As a Woman

This week, Dr. Natalie Crawford dives into her segment Fertility in the News and discusses the Netflix documentary Our Father and the disturbing issue of fertility fraud. Later, Natalie teaches listeners about ovarian cysts—what they are, when they are normal, and when they are problematic. Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. Is it common to have abnormal periods after egg retrieval? What is POI, and what questions do I ask my fertility doctor?  Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for FFS when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd.  Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you:  FIGS — Go to wearFIGS.com and use code ASAWOMAN to get 15% off your first order.  Goli — Go to go.goli.com/aaw and your amazing discount will be automatically applied. 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

Our fertility in the news segment could not be timelier than it is now, as the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. What does it mean to be living in a post-Roe era? This week Dr. Natalie Crawford explains what this could mean if you’re pregnant, trying to be pregnant, are experiencing a miscarriage, experiencing pregnancy complications, wanting to undergo ART, and more. She highlights concerns regarding access to contraception, and shares how her life and career have personally benefited from access to contraception. Roe protected far more than just abortions, and it’s time for everyone to get political; medical decisions should be made exclusively between a doctor and their patient. Lastly, Natalie responds to questions in her FFS segment, including what questions you should ask a fertility doctor when getting a 2nd opinion, and which supplements you should take for egg quality. Be sure to check out threeforfreedom.com for more information on controlling your reproductive future. Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for FFS when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd.  Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you:  FIGS — Go to wearFIGS.com and use code ASAWOMAN to get 15% off your first order.  Goli — Go to go.goli.com/aaw and your amazing discount will be automatically applied.   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

This week Dr. Natalie Crawford dives into her segment Fertility in the News and discusses Oklahoma’s pro-life legislature and what it means for reproduction care including assisted reproductive technologies. Later, Natalie discusses the controversial topic of consuming soy and its effect—or lack thereof—when it comes to fertility. Finally, Natalie answers your social media question during her segments, FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. Should uterine polyps be removed before embryo implantation? Does a shorter cycle correlate to a higher risk of preventing implantation? Will working out while implementing calorie restrictions decrease my success in trying to conceive?   Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for FFS when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd.    Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out this deal just for you:     FIGS — Go to wearFIGS.com and use code ASAWOMAN to get 15% 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

This week Dr. Natalie Crawford dives into her segment Fertility in the News and discusses the James MacDougall family court case in the UK and the risks of fragile-X syndrome. Later, Natalie discusses the different causes of bleeding in early pregnancy and why it’s important to establish early prenatal care. Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment, FFS – For Fertility's Sake. When is the right time to consider IVF? What is a normal HCG level and what are the indications of a possible miscarriage? What is a chemical pregnancy? What is an SIS, and when do I need it?  Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for FSS when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd.    Thanks to our amazing sponsor! Check out this deal just for you:    FIGS — Go to wearFIGS.com and use code ASAWOMAN to get 15% 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

This week Dr. Natalie Crawford dives into her segment Fertility in the News and talks about the myths and inaccuracies about Kourtney Kardashian’s IVF journey. Natalie discusses what it really means when Kourtney Kardashian said her fertility medication put her into menopause and why drinking semen does not help with thyroid levels.   Later, Natalie helps you understand the luteal phase and discusses what this phase means for understanding symptoms in your menstrual cycle, ovulation and pregnancy. Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment, FFS – For Fertility's Sake. How can you help fertility when diagnosed with PCOS? Can you take oral contraceptive pills to extend your fertility? Is it normal to feel cramps and bloating when ovulating? Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for FSS when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd.   Thanks to our amazing sponsor! Check out this deal just for you:   FIGS — Go to wearFIGS.com and use code ASAWOMAN to get 15% 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

Welcome to Season 2 of As a Woman: Fertility, Hormones, and Beyond. While the podcast you know and love has been around since 2019, this week Natalie takes the time to re-introduce herself and the mission behind this podcast as we head into a new season. She then dives into her first new segment, Fertility in the News, where this week she examines Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy’s interview with Politico where he speaks about African American maternal mortality. We know that Black mothers are not taken as seriously when it comes to their symptoms, and we can’t dismiss the impact that restricting contraceptive access and abortion will have on this mortality rate.  Natalie then jumps into today’s topic of fertility testing: if you should get your fertility tested, what exactly that means, and what you can do with the information collected. Lastly, she concludes with another new segment, FFS - For Fertility’s Sake, where she answers your questions submitted on social media! Is low sperm count reversible? How long after coming off of a long-acting reversible contraception should your be period be back to normal? These questions and more are answered in the Season 2 premiere of As a Woman: Fertility, Hormones, and Beyond! Thanks to our amazing sponsor! Check out this deal just for you:   FIGS — Go to wearFIGS.com and use code ASAWOMAN to get 15% 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

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about reproductive rights and what my happen to IVF is abortion laws become state driven. Why are abortion and IVF linked? A draft opinion from the Supreme Court indicated that abortion rights will likely be overturned. If this occurs, many states have trigger laws in place which will immediately limit abortion access. However, what many people don’t understand is that some states also have language defining life at conception or fertilization - known as “personhood bills” and these personhood bills would place limitations on access to reproductive technology, such as IVF to conceive. Putting your thoughts on abortion aside, listen to what strict abortion bills may do for all reproductive rights, including for those with infertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about negotiations and contracts with Elizabeth Lemoine. JD. Many physicians are not ready to enter the world of legal negotiations, yet physician employment contracts are often written to protect the practice or hospital and not the individual physician. Learn what you need to know to protect yourself and enter your negotiation as educated as possible. Although this episode is geared to health care, contract negotiation can benefit everyone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford, board certified OBGYN and REI as she interviews Dr. Julie Lamb about egg freezing and fertility evaluation. Dr. Lamb is the director of fertility preservation at PNWF and recently wrote her first book "Putting Your Fertility On Ice." Together they discuss advocacy for your own health, understanding your menstrual cycle and your fertility, what it means to get a fertility evaluation and egg freezing. Should you freeze your eggs? Learn more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about what it means to be a "fertility doctor" and things you should look at when deciding who to see. The practice of medicine is changing, and the fertility industry is no different. Learn about who is managing your fertility treatment cycles, who is doing your fertility procedures, and more. The truth is that many fertility clinics are not being transparent about who patients are seeing, leading to poor patient care and outcomes. You deserve to be the one in charge of your journey, but please make sure you know who you are seeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices