Fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD talks about the egg retrieval, or oocyte aspiration, a part of the IVF process. As you go through in vitro fertilization, you have so many new things thrown at you at once. Listen and learn about one of the most anxiety provoking parts of the process so that you have nothing to fear.

This week, Dr. Natalie Crawford dives into her segment Fertility in the News and reflects on the Newsweek article that discusses the European study about harmful chemicals in plastic food packaging and their effect on fertility. Later, Natalie teaches listeners how to prepare for IVF.

Double board certified fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford MD talks about ectopic pregnancies. After having an ectopic pregnancy herself - she knows what it is like to get this diagnosis. In this video, she will talk about risk factors, cause, diagnosis, and management.

Discussing emergency contraception, including your options and how emergency contraceptives differ from abortions.

What does it mean now that Roe has been overturned?

Board certified fertility doctor and OBGY, Natalie Crawford, MD talks about what is means now that Roe v Wade has ben overturned. Abortion protection actually protects all reproductive health - including access to safe pregnancy termination, contraception and emergency contraception, management of failed or nonviable pregnancies, and fertility access.

All about ovarian cysts—what they are, when they are normal, and when they are problematic. Listen to get all of your questions answered.

This week Dr. Natalie Crawford explains what this could mean if you’re pregnant, trying to be pregnant, are experiencing a miscarriage, experiencing pregnancy complications, wanting to undergo ART, and more. She highlights concerns regarding access to contraception, and shares how her life and career have personally benefited from access to contraception. Roe protected far more than just abortions, and it’s time for everyone to get political; medical decisions should be made exclusively between a doctor and their patient.

This week Dr. Natalie Crawford dives into her segment Fertility in the News and discusses Oklahoma’s pro-life legislature and what it means for reproduction care including assisted reproductive technologies. Later, Natalie discusses the controversial topic of consuming soy and its effect—or lack thereof—when it comes to fertility. Finally, Natalie answers your social media question during her segments, FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. Should uterine polyps be removed before embryo implantation? Does a shorter cycle correlate to a higher risk of preventing implantation? Will working out while implementing calorie restrictions decrease my success in trying to conceive?

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD - double board certified OBGYN and fertility doctor discusses what you need to know before you do IVF. IVF is a process that can be difficult to understand and there is so much information out there. There is also a lot that you cannot control so today we are letting you know the questions to ask and how to best prepare for what is coming next.

Natalie discusses the different causes of bleeding in early pregnancy and why it’s important to establish early prenatal care. Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment, FFS – For Fertility's Sake. When is the right time to consider IVF? What is a normal HCG level and what are the indications of a possible miscarriage? What is a chemical pregnancy? What is an SIS, and when do I need it?

Fertility Doctor Natalie Crawford, MD allows you to watch in a a new patient consult for secondary infertility. Secondary infertility is when you have one baby - but have trouble conceiving the next child. The work up for secondary infertility is the same as it is for infertility - looking at ovulation, ovarian reserve, anatomy (uterus and fallopian tubes), and sperm.

Natalie helps you understand the luteal phase and discusses what this phase means for understanding symptoms in your menstrual cycle, ovulation and pregnancy. Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment, FFS – For Fertility's Sake. How can you help fertility when diagnosed with PCOS? Can you take oral contraceptive pills to extend your fertility? Is it normal to feel cramps and bloating when ovulating? Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for FSS when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd.

Welcome to Season 2 of As a Woman: Fertility, Hormones, and Beyond. While the podcast you know and love has been around since 2019, this week Natalie takes the time to re-introduce herself and the mission behind this podcast as we head into a new season. She then dives into her first new segment, Fertility in the News, where this week she examines Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy’s interview with Politico where he speaks about African American maternal mortality. We know that Black mothers are not taken as seriously when it comes to their symptoms, and we can’t dismiss the impact that restricting contraceptive access and abortion will have on this mortality rate.

Natalie then jumps into today’s topic of fertility testing: if you should get your fertility tested, what exactly that means, and what you can do with the information collected. Lastly, she concludes with another new segment, FFS - For Fertility’s Sake, where she answers your questions submitted on social media! Is low sperm count reversible? How long after coming off of a long-acting reversible contraception should your be period be back to normal? These questions and more are answered in the Season 2 premiere of As a Woman: Fertility, Hormones, and Beyond!

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about reproductive rights and what my happen to IVF is abortion laws become state driven. Why are abortion and IVF linked? A draft opinion from the Supreme Court indicated that abortion rights will likely be overturned. If this occurs, many states have trigger laws in place which will immediately limit abortion access. However, what many people don’t understand is that some states also have language defining life at conception or fertilization - known as “personhood bills” and these personhood bills would place limitations on access to reproductive technology, such as IVF to conceive. Putting your thoughts on abortion aside, listen to what strict abortion bills may do for all reproductive rights, including for those with infertility.

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about negotiations and contracts with Elizabeth Lemoine. JD. Many physicians are not ready to enter the world of legal negotiations, yet physician employment contracts are often written to protect the practice or hospital and not the individual physician. Learn what you need to know to protect yourself and enter your negotiation as educated as possible. Although this episode is geared to health care, contract negotiation can benefit everyone.

Learn about the reasons miscarriage can happen and what can be done when a women has recurrent pregnancy loss. I tell you the story about my own miscarriage and why I believe breaking the stigma behind pregnancy loss is so important. You are not alone.

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Fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD - double board certified OBGYN and REI explains how to track your cycle without using an app. Are apps safe to use? There is some concern that app technology may share your data and put you at risk. Do you know how to track your cycles? Do you know what the calendar method is? What is natural family planning? When should you have intercourse if you are trying to conceive? When should you avoid intercourse if you want to prevent a pregnancy? What is natural family planning?

Why are IVF and abortion tightly linked? Fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD, board certified OBGYN and REI, discuss the impact the overturning Row vs Wade would have on access to fertility treatments. Last week, a draft opinion from the Supreme Court indicated that abortion rights will likely be overturned. If this occurs, many states have trigger laws in place which will immediately limit abortion access.

Fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD - board certified OBGYN and REI, talks about what to expect after a miscarriage. Miscarriage is common but difficult, and if you experience a miscarriage you want to know warning signs to get helps and what this means for your future fertility. You did not cause your miscarriage.

Your fertility questions answered!! Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD - double board certified OBGYN and REI, answers your top fertility questions every week in this new video series. You deserve to understand the basics about fertility and your reproductive health, so ask, watch, and learn.

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