As a Woman

Discover how diet influences male fertility, with sperm quality playing a crucial role in conception. Learn about the 90-day lifecycle of sperm and how lifestyle changes can make a significant impact. Delve into the complexities of nutrition studies and the vital role vitamins play. Find out whether fresh sperm is truly the best option and get tips to enhance your chances with IUI and IVF. The podcast also humorously discusses the tricky choices we face in both nutrition and finance.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about miscarriage. Miscarriage is so hard and something Dr. Crawford has experienced herself. Understanding when you should seek help and what that help should look like can be so advantageous as you try to advocate for yourself.Questions answered: Is it common to have something retained in the uterine cavity after a miscarriage? What could cause this? I am having recurrent implantation failure with PGT-A tested embryos. My REI recommends a new cycle because there could be a cohort issue. What are your thoughts? After two healthy pregnancies, I lost a pregnancy at 19.5 weeks. They told me my next pregnancy would be low risk, which concerns me that I’ll only get two ultrasounds. I had a miscarriage at around 6 weeks after my first IVF transfer. Is it normal to experience some spotting while waiting for my next period. I had a miscarriage after my first pregnancy. Could my PCOS have played a role in the loss? 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:Quince- Go to Quince.com/aaw for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsRitual-Go to ritual.com/AAW to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today.Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney/com/AAWCaraway - Visit Carawayhome.com/AAW to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.HoneyLove- Visit honeylove.com/aaw to get 20% OFF HoneyLoveIf 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 uterine fibroids and their impact on fertility. What are the risks? What are the types? Should they be removed? How can they impact fertility and pregnancy? What are the procedure options? Dr. Crawford answers these questions and more while also citing studies on this topic.Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake. Why am I spotting while on Estradiol for lining priming? I have dark brown spotting for a week before my period. I have been off birth control for a year and just started TTC. What could be going on? Is there a benefit to taking off work for my FET? I feel like it could help me with stress. What activity or exercise can I do the week after my FET? 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:Quince- Go to Quince.com/aaw for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsRitual-Go to ritual.com/AAW to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today.Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney/com/AAWCaraway - Visit Carawayhome.com/AAW to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.HoneyLove- Visit honeylove.com/aaw to get 20% OFF HoneyLoveIf 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 your voicemail questions about ovulation and ovulation induction. If you do not understand how ovulation works, it's hard to know when things are normal and most importantly when they are abnormal. It also hard to know when your periods are normal or abnormal and what treatments work or don't work for you.Questions answered: I just did my first round of Letrozole and I typically ovulate around day 15 and got a positive ovulation test around day 9. Is this normal? What is the purpose of using Letrozole to boost ovulation? Does Letrozole work for luteal phase deficiency? How many cycles should I do? At my monitoring appointment for medicated IUI, I was told my 25mm follicle was likely too mature. Did I trigger too late?  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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Quince- Go to Quince.com/aaw for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsRitual-Go to ritual.com/AAW to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today.Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney/com/AAWCaraway - Visit Carawayhome.com/AAW to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.HoneyLove- Visit honeylove.com/aaw to get 20% OFF HoneyLoveIf 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 what fetal personhood is and how restrictions on IVF can have a huge impact on families. In this special part 2 episode, Dr. Crawford discusses the impact limitations on IVF can have on embryo disposition, embryo creation, and ultimate success of IVF.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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Quince- Go to Quince.com/aaw for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsRitual-Go to ritual.com/AAW to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today.Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney/com/AAWCaraway - Visit Carawayhome.com/AAW to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.Prose- Visit prose.com/aaw for a FREE in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription 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 discusses the supreme court ruling in Alabama. What happened to the families in Alabama is devastating and heartbreaking. However, women deserve reproductive and healthcare autonomy and we are seeing women lose this autonomy. In this episode, Dr. Crawford discusses the supreme court ruling, the IVF process, why someone needs IVF, and how this law is going to impact IVF.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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Quince- Go to Quince.com/aaw for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsRitual-Go to ritual.com/AAW to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today.Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney/com/AAWCaraway - Visit Carawayhome.com/AAW to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.Prose- Visit prose.com/aaw for a FREE in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription 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 discusses how to treat PCOS through lifestyle factors and medication. This episode includes lifestyle factors that can impact PCOS such as diet, exercise, and sleep. She also discusses medications that treat PCOS symptoms including Metformin, the birth control pill, inositol, and more. PCOS is a chronic disease that will require lifelong management. Understanding your body and knowing what lifestyle factors and medications work best for you is so important. 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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Quince- Go to Quince.com/aaw for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsRitual-Go to ritual.com/AAW to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today.Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney/com/AAWCaraway - Visit Carawayhome.com/AAW to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.Prose- Visit prose.com/aaw for a FREE in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription 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 shares what you need to know when it comes to the PCOS diagnosis. PCOS is complicated, but empowering yourself with knowledge is so important. There is so much false information out there about PCOS, Dr. Crawford is sharing the facts. If you think you may have PCOS or have been diagnosed with PCOS, this is the episode for you. 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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Quince- Go to Quince.com/aaw for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsRitual-Go to ritual.com/AAW to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today.Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney/com/AAWCaraway - Visit Carawayhome.com/AAW to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.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 tells you everything you need to know before trying to conceive. She covers when to stop birth control, cycle tracking, lifestyle factors, and more. This is the episode to listen to if you are currently trying to conceive or will be in the future.Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's SakeIs it possible to increase your AMH levels? If so, how?What is the recommended time between birth and an FET? Does breastfeeding impact this?What are your thoughts on weight loss medication like Ozempic and fertility?Is there a reason why monitoring at my IVF clinic is in the morning?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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Quince- Go to Quince.com/aaw for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsRitual-Go to ritual.com/AAW to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today.Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney/com/AAWCaraway - Visit Carawayhome.com/AAW to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.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 your questions all about miscarriage.Questions answered:  Is there a reason to do a second ultrasound after a miscarriage if your HCG has gone back down? What would you recommend for someone who has had no trouble conceiving in the past but is having issues after a second trimester miscarriage? I’ve had two chemical losses this year and was diagnosed with PCOS. All of my testing came back normal. My fertility doctor suggests going straight to IVF. Should I get a second opinion? What is your advice for someone who is struggling to stay pregnant? 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: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