Life can really catch us off guard, and for many people, cancer teaches us about the uncertainty we all face. In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford chats with the inspiring Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a double board-certified physician, stage four cancer survivor, and heart transplant recipient.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.

Dr. Natalie Crawford explains what advanced maternal age really means and how fertility changes after 35. She breaks down the roles of egg quantity, egg quality, and ovulation while sharing practical steps to optimize your chances of conception. This guide empowers individuals to understand their bodies, take proactive action, and know when to seek fertility support.

In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford uncovers the impact of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) that can be found in the air we breathe and the products we use daily. These "forever chemicals" interfere with the brain-ovary connection and affect egg quality. But you have the power to combat their effects.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.

Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down the basics of cycle tracking. She explains how ovulation works, why apps alone can be misleading, and how tools like basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and ovulation predictor kits can help you better understand your body and get pregnant faster.

Ever feel like a different person during your luteal phase? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, board-certified fertility doctor Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with award-winning researcher and psychologist Dr. Sarah Hill, author of the groundbreaking new book The Period Brain.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.

Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down the powerful connection between gut health and estrogen. In this episode, she explains how inflammation, diet, and the gut microbiome influence hormone balance and fertility, and shares practical steps women can take to support their gut, regulate estrogen, and optimize reproductive health.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, explains how different types of birth control affect fertility—especially if you have endometriosis, PCOS, PMDD, or heavy periods.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.

Dr. Natalie Crawford (Board-Certified OBGYN & REI) provides a step-by-step roadmap for patients navigating the technical side of IVF. Whether you are wondering about IVF success rates with frozen embryos or how to prepare your uterine lining, this guide covers the clinical strategy used to optimize your pregnancy chances.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist, explains how insulin, inflammation, and metabolic health affect ovulation, egg quality, miscarriage risk, and IVF outcomes. You’ll learn why “normal” labs aren’t always optimal, how insulin resistance quietly develops, and what science shows you can do to improve fertility and overall health.

Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with physician and muscle-centric medicine expert Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to explore why skeletal muscle is a powerful driver of hormones, metabolism, fertility, and long-term health, and how women can begin to support it at any age.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, breaks down the five most common mistakes she sees — from cycle tracking and sperm health to supplements and emotional support — and what to do instead.

Ovarian cysts are common—but when are they normal, and when should you worry? Dr. Natalie Crawford, Board-Certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist, explains what ovarian cysts are, how they form, and when they may impact hormones, fertility, or IVF cycles. Learn the difference between functional cysts and more concerning cysts like endometriomas and dermoids, and understand how cysts relate to FSH, LH, estrogen, and progesterone so you can better advocate for your reproductive health.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, breaks down how your hormones shift across your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond, and what you can actually do in each decade to protect your fertility, brain, bones, and long‑term health. Instead of reacting only when there’s a problem, this episode helps you use your cycle, symptoms, and lifestyle as data so you can make informed decisions at every stage.

Dr. Natalie Crawford explains what cervical mucus is, how it reflects hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle, and how tracking it can help you better understand ovulation, fertility, and overall cycle health.