As a Woman
Natalie Crawford, MD
The Fertility, Hormones, and Health Podcast with Dr. Natalie CrawfordNavigating your hormones shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Hosted by double board-certified fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford, this podcast cuts through the noise to bring you science-backed insights on fertility, hormone health, and reproductive wellness without the overwhelm.Whether you're trying to conceive, managing a diagnosis like PCOS or endometriosis, or simply want to understand your cycle and feel better in your body, you're in the right place. From IVF to perimenopause, egg quality to inflammation, each episode delivers real education and actionable tools plus expert interviews and powerful patient stories.This is your trusted resource for the truth about your body and your roadmap to feeling empowered in your health as a woman.Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Natalie Crawford MD, As a Woman Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.
Episodes
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Oct 11, 2021 • 27min
118: Luteal Phase Deficiency
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about luteal phase deficiency. Learn more about your menstrual cycle, why cycle tracking is important and possible underlying causes. Treatment options may include monitoring, ovulation induction, progesterone, or IVF. The menstrual cycle is a vital sign - it reflects your hormones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2021 • 59min
117: Fighting Infertility, with Samantha Busch
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about fertility with Samantha Busch. Listen as Samantha reviews her fertility journey and the heartbreak along the way. She talks about the decision to be public, the ups and down that come with sharing your story, switching fertility clinics, starting a fertility fund and now sharing everything in a very open memoir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 13, 2021 • 32min
116: Stress, Hormones, and Fertility
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about stress and how it impacts your hormones and your fertility. Our bodies are made to respond to acute and chronic stress systems in a way that helps us prioritize immediate functions - however, in today's modern society, where stress is constant and our health prioritized, what are the reproductive consequences? Reviewing hormones, ovulation, implantation, placentation and pregnancy outcomes in the setting of stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 5, 2021 • 47min
115: Pelvic Pain, with Dr. Sonia Bahlani
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with pelvic pain specialist and expert Dr. Sonia Bahlani. Dr. Bahlani is OBGYN trained with a fellowship in the department of urology focussing on pain. She is an advocate for women and an educator of all things pelvic pain. Listen to us break down this topic talking about the top causes of pelvic pain, what to know for an evaluation and how you can get help. Your pain is real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 1, 2021 • 38min
114: A Fertility Doctor and The COVID Vaccine
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks honestly and openly about the COVID vaccine in this episode to all of those who are not vaccinated or fearful of the vaccine. There have been many lies and misinformation spread about reproductive health and the vaccine - and in this episode she talks about science and facts. Please understand why your doctors are pleading with you to make an educated decision more than anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2021 • 35min
113: Estrogen Dominance
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about estrogen. Understand what it is, how it is made, when it should be checked, and what it means. Estrogen is a hormone that is essential. You need to understand what it means to be diagnosed with "estrogen dominance" and what it does not - covering ovulation issues, PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, and fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 4, 2021 • 1h 2min
112: Endocrinology, with Dr. Arti Thangudu
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks all about the endocrine system with Dr. Arti Thangudu, a triple board certified medical endocrinologist and founder of SA complete - a lifestyle focused direct care practice. Listen as they discuss the importance of hormones, what you need to understand about yours, and tips to know when to see care and who can help you with your endocrine problems - thyroid, PCOS, diabetes, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 14, 2021 • 28min
111: Prioritizing You
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about prioritizing you. In this episode, hear her talk about 4 principles to think about when talking care of yourself. Take self care into action but understanding that when you take care of yourself, you are a better person. Learn about you resources: time, physical health, emotional and mental health, and money, and understand if you are using them to the best of your ability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2021 • 32min
110: Use Your Voice
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the importance of using your voice. Especially as a woman in medicine, people are often telling you to fit in and be inside the box they expect for you, but all the good things come from being outside the box. Learn why using your voice is important, understand how you can tap into that voice, and learn why your voice not only helps others, but also helps you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 9, 2021 • 50min
109: Inclusivity, with Dr. Emily Seidler
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with fellow fertility physician and friend Dr. Emily Seidler about inclusivity. Listen to Emily's story of freezing her eggs, learn about what inclusivity is and why it matters. Hear about easy action steps you can take to be more inclusive. Learn about LGBTQ and single person family building options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
