Why Your Fertility Matters Now (Even If You’re Not Ready Yet)
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, reframes fertility as a key health signal, not just about getting pregnant. Whether you want kids soon, someday, or aren’t sure, this episode helps you understand your cycle, your egg reserve, and what you can start doing today to protect your hormonal and reproductive health.
Key Topics:
1. Ovarian Reserve
- What your “egg reserve” really means (and why it’s not just about infertility)
- The difference between how many eggs you have and how healthy they are
- How hormones and ultrasound can give a snapshot of how your ovaries are doing
2. Understanding Your Test Results
- Why numbers like AMH can change and shouldn’t be seen as a verdict on your future
- How “low” or “normal” depends on your age and overall health, not just a lab range
- Why testing is about getting information and options, not panic
3. Influencing Factors & Taking Control
- How everyday inflammation can affect hormones and eggs
- The role of sleep, strength training, and blood-sugar balance in supporting fertility
- When it makes sense to push for testing, see a fertility specialist, or change doctors
4. Charting Your Fertility Path
- How to actually track your cycle beyond an app prediction
- Using cycle changes as early warning signals
- Thinking ahead: egg freezing, earlier trying, or simply lifestyle changes
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