Fertility + Hormones + Health + Lifestyle
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Semen Analysis and Male Fertility
What it is, who should get an analysis done, and what factors doctors look for in sperm analysis. There aren't many choices for people with sperm who have fertility issues, but it’s important to educate yourself to make the choice that is right for you.
6 Health Tips To Improve Your Fertility and Help You Get Pregnant Now or Later
Health tips for your overall health and to improve your fertility if you are trying to conceive or want to get pregnant. Your period and your fertility can be impacted by the world around you
and these tips can help you preserve your fertility and Improve your egg quality-both now and later. If you want to be pregnant now, or someday-then learn about your body and lifestyle so you can optimize your fertility.
Abortion Is Healthcare
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses abortion—why it is and should be considered healthcare, the complications that fall under abortions and why that makes it controversial, and what impact your vote and voice have. 1 in every 4 women will have an abortion. Pregnancy is health neutral and very complicated, which is why it’s important your vote this November matters.
How early can you take a pregnancy test at home? Implantation Symptoms and Early Pregnancy Testing
Discussing home pregnancy tests and answering all your questions about implantation and early pregnancy testing, home pregnancy testing, and urine pregnancy tests when trying to conceive.
Progesterone: Luteal Phase Deficiency
What is luteal phase deficiency? How can it affect pregnancy? What are the treatment options?
Plant-Based Eating
Dr. Natalie Crawford chats all about plant-based eating, including the benefits and how it relates to fertility. There’s no debate that eating plant-based is healthier than processed alternatives, and in this episode, Natalie helps answer common questions about eating plant-based and how to make it a lifestyle—including some easy recipe ideas!
Progesterone
What is progesterone? Why is it important? Why do people with PCOS have progesterone deficiency?
The Endometrium
Dr. Natalie Crawford explains the endometrium—what it is, what it is hormonally responsive to, things that change it, and possible abnormalities. She dives into all things related to the endometrium, including, what can cause a thin endometrium lining, uterine septum, endometrial polyps, and more.
FERTILITY Q&A 10- Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Egg Quantity, Inflammation, & Uterine Abnormalities.
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.
UTERINE FIBROIDS: Fertility, Pregnancy Loss, IVF, TTC, Implantation and Surgical Removal
Board certified OBGYN and fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD discusses uterine fibroids and fertility. What is a uterine fibroid? In this video she reviews latest evidence about fibroids, pregnancy, infertility, IVF and surgical removal.
FERTILITY Q&A 9 HSG, TSH, Mosaic Embryos, BMI & Fertility Treatments, and D&C
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.
Understanding Your Hormones
Dr. Natalie Crawford explains your hormones—what they do, what it really means when your hormones are “unbalanced”, and how to get to homeostasis. Your hormones control your entire body and are influenced entirely by the world around you, so it’s important to understand how they work and how to get to homeostasis.
Embryo Transfer: Fresh vs Frozen? Protocols?
Double board certified fertility doctor Natalie Crawford Md discusses the embryo transfer. The embryo transfer is the step of IVF where the embryo is placed into the body for implantation. IVF is in vitro fertilization.
The Waiting Game
What does it mean to be in the space of the unknown? How do you deal with this moment? How do you become your best when you don’t know what the future looks like?
Post Birth Control Syndrome
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses Chrissy Teigen and her vulnerability in sharing her fertility journey. Later, she explains the birth control pill and post-birth control syndrome—what it is and why people say it exists. There is a lot of misinformation about the birth control pill, and you should be able to make an informed decision about if it’s the right contraceptive for you.
Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. This time, all about the pill!
Fertility Q&A #8 - Ovulation Induction, Luteal Phase Deficiency, Clomid, Prenatal Vitamins & more!
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.
Cycle Synching: Optimizing Your Menstrual Cycle Phases
Dr. Natalie Crawford - board certified OBGYN and REI discusses cycle synching and your menstrual cycle. Do you understand your menstrual cycle? What are the phases of the menstrual cycle? What is cycle synching? What should you know about your cycle? How do you optimize your lifestyle to fit your cycle?
TTC for Lesbian Couples: Treatment Options
What are the options for having a a child as a lesbian couple?
Low Ovarian Reserve
Dr. Natalie Crawford explains low ovarian reserve—what it is, how to test for it, the causes, and how to approach your fertility moving forward. Reproductive autonomy is important, and if you have a low ovarian reserve, she encourages you to look at your reproductive goals differently because you should be in control of your future.
FERTILITY Q&A 7 -Adenomyosis, Thin Uterine Lining, Retroverted Uterus, IUI, & Mental Health Meds
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.