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Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses marijuana and how it can impact male and female fertility. She also discusses how marijuana can affect pregnancy including development of the baby. You deserve to know the data in order to make decisions that are best for you. We have decided to move Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up!Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake.What advice do you have for trying to conceive after a miscarriage?I lost my period when I got on birth control and didn’t get it back when I stopped. Do I have PCOS?Can IBS affect fertility?Are ovarian cysts a side effect from the IVF infections?Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week’s For Fertility’s Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!     Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Cozy Earth - Up to 35% off site wide when you use the code AAW on cozyearth.comBefore- 20% discount on their first order with code AsAWoman at checkout on BeforeCompany.comLiquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offBetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month.Athena Club-Go to athenaclub.com and use code AAW for 25% off your first order.If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford explains what happens during the two week wait. She includes how to use ovulation prediction kits, implantation, pregnancy dating, IVF cycles, and more. Dr. Crawford also explains what to avoid and how to best support your mind and body during this time. During the two week wait, you are either pregnant or you’re not, and this is an emotionally taxing time period. You do not need to go through this alone.Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake.Have you treated many post-breast cancer chemotherapy patients for fertility preservation or pregnancy? Is achieving a pregnancy tough? If my OPK says peak for three days does that mean I didn’t ovulate? How do you handle the feeling when you’re best friend is pregnant and you still aren’t? Is Letrozole helpful if you already ovulate? Is HGH effective in improving egg quality? How long to you recommend waiting between egg retrievals for egg banking? What fertility treatments to you recommend for someone with hypothalamic amenorrhea? We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up!Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week’s For Fertility’s Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!     Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you:Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.Liquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offBetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month.Athena Club-Go to athenaclub.com and use code AAW for 25% off your first order.If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford gathered the best fertility questions you left on her voicemail in this special Q&A episode! There are often so many fertility questions that go unanswered and Natalie is here to be a trusted source for your questions and concerns regarding fertility.  Questions answered:What are the IVF success rates without removing hydrosylpinx?My partner's semen analysis says 0% motility and low sperm counts. Has anyone been able to increase scores enough to do IUI?Does embryo grading matter if you are doing PGT-A testing?Is there testing to determine if inflammation played a role in recurrent pregnancy loss?What role do autoimmune disorders play in fertility?Is silicon something you should stay away from using, similar to plastics?What are your thoughts on the advice to eat red meat if you’re anemic? We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up!Learn more about The Enhance Your Natural Fertility CourseDon't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week’s For Fertility’s Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!     Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you:Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.Liquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offBetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month.Athena Club-Go to athenaclub.com and use code AAW for 25% off your first order.If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers what you should do with your embryos if you no longer need them. She goes over embryo storage, your options, and how abortion laws impact your embryos and IVF. All clinics have different contracts when it comes to embryo storage and what they do with them if you forget to make your payment. If you are doing IVF or did IVF in the past and have embryos left, this episode is for you.We have decided to move Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up!Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. Is it possible to have a healthy pregnancy after an Asherman’s diagnosis? Anything I should do differently to get pregnant after a miscarriage? Can a cervical polyp cause infertility or miscarriage? What are your thoughts on melatonin while TTC? When is a pregnancy test after an IVF transfer?Fertility Fraud Episode with Eve WileyDon't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week’s For Fertility’s Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!     Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you:Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.Liquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offBetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month.Athena Club: Go to athenaclub.com and use code AAW for 25% off your first order.If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford explains minimal stimulation IVF also known as mini stim IVF or “natural” IVF. When does it make sense to do minimal stimulation IVF? It’s important to understand your options and what is best for you when it comes to your goals and how you want to get there. She also warns you about the marketing tactics you may see and why many of them are making false claims.We have decided to move Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up!Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. I am diagnosed with DOR and my estrogen levels are low- how can I increase my estrogen? What is your opinion on taking metformin for insulin resistance? Is it normal for your AMH to go from 20 to 9 in a year? Can endometriomas go away or shrink and can they be diagnosed by ultrasound?Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week’s For Fertility’s Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!     Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you:Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.Liquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offBetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month.If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down cycle tracking methods and what is normal when it comes to your cycle. This episode is for you if you are trying to conceive or plan to begin that journey in the near future. She also discusses PCOS, luteal phase deficiency, and other reasons why your hormone levels or cycles may be irregular.We have decided to move Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up!Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week’s For Fertility’s Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!     Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you:Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.BetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW to get 10% off your first monthIf you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford explains different types of contraception, how they work, and what you should know if you are planning to get pregnant in the near future. She also discusses the many myths surrounding birth control. When you are making decisions about your family planning, it is important to understand your options and decide what works best for you. We have decided to move Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up!Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. Are you more fertile after a miscarriage? Does being overweight decrease your fertility? What causes a blighted ovum? My AMH is so high they said I was immune to Clomid. What does that mean? How long do you have to wait to have an embryo transfer after taking Methotrexate?Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week’s For Fertility’s Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!     Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you:Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses POI and what you should know about this medical condition. POI is also sometimes called premature ovarian failure or early menopause. This diagnosis means loss of ovarian function and running out of eggs before the age of forty. This diagnosis can be very difficult and it's important to understand what it means for you and your fertility.We have decided to move Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up!Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake.  Are anti-depressants safe in pregnancy? When can I do another embryo transfer after having my first baby via IVF? What’s the best approach to IVF with low ovarian reserve? Do you max out on retrievals or transfers?- I read there is a connection to cancer? What changes do you need to make when you are pregnant?Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week’s For Fertility’s Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!     Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you:Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford gathered the best fertility questions you left on her voicemail in this special Q&A episode! There are often so many fertility questions that go unanswered and Natalie is here to be a trusted source for your questions and concerns regarding fertility.  Questions answered:What is the truth about Chlamydia and blocked Fallopian tubes?Is pre-seed lubricant a good option when trying to conceive?When undergoing fertility treatments, do all of the stimulated follicles create a corpus luteum?Is it best to start trying to conceive at the first sight of egg white cervical mucus or rely on OPKs?Can sperm be affected by high intensity exercise?What to do if a sperm analysis comes back with zero motility and low sperm counts?Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week’s For Fertility’s Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!     Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you:Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.Apostrophe- Go to Apostrophe.com/AAW and click Get Started, then use our code AAW at sign up and you’ll get your first visit for only five dollars!"If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses IVF and religion and explains the IVF process, options for modifications, and some things to think about. Many people have preconceived ideas of what IVF is and what it is not. This technology exists for you to have a family and it’s important for you to understand the process before making a decision. We have decided to move Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up!Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. Is spotting 4 days before your period normal? What could it mean? What Is the best way I can support a friends starting IVF? Is an HSG painful? What are your thoughts on metformin for insulin resistance? At what point should a PCOS patient see a fertility doctor?Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week’s For Fertility’s Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!     Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you:Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices