Episode 009: Infertility 101

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks the basics of infertility. In this episode she is talking about infertility: what it is, what can cause it, and when you should see a specialist. Learn about basics of a fertility evaluation and different fertility treatments. What are your questions about infertility? Listen to her challenge for you this week.

Show notes:

• What is infertility?

• When should I see a fertility specialist?

• What are the top causes of infertility?

  • Ovarian aging and diminished ovarian reserve

  • Abnormal ovulation

  • Tubal disease

  • Uterine abnormalities

  • Male factor

• What happens in an infertility evaluation?

• Basics about fertility treatments

  • Ovulation Induction

  • IUI (Intrauterine insemination)

  • IVF (in vitro fertilization)

  • PGT (Preimplantation genetic testing)

  • Donor egg IVF

  • Egg freezing

• Next episode: Stop interrupting me