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Reproductive Hormones and Your Fertility

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses your reproductive hormones including how they are checked, warning signs, what it could mean if numbers are abnormal. It’s important to know that irregular periods could be a sign of one or more of your reproductive hormones being abnormal. She also warns you about certain supplements that could potentially negatively impact your hormones.

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Hormones: Are Your Hormones Normal? What Do your Lab Numbers Mean?

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, explains what normal hormone levels are and what to know if yours are abnormal. She explains the menstrual cycle in detail and what your hormone levels should be during different phases of your cycle. Hormones can be a hard topic and it's important to know if your levels are normal especially if you are trying to conceive.

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What Is Unexplained Infertility?

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses unexplained infertility including what it is, what you should know, and the treatment options. An unexplained infertility diagnosis is so hard. So empowering yourself with the knowledge to be able to advocate for yourself is important.

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Preparing For An IUI

Dr. Crawford discusses how to prepare for an IUI or intrauterine insemination. IUI can be used for different situations. In this podcast, she discusses different protocols, the process, chance of getting pregnant, and questions to ask your doctor to be prepared for an IUI. A lot of clinics have different processes so it’s very important to understand how your clinic does things.

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Understanding and Managing PCOS

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses PCOS, management, treatment, what to know if you have or think you might have PCOS. PCOS is chronic illness, but it can be managed to a point where it does not interfere with your goals. PCOS is so different in everyone, and figuring out what works best for you and your needs is key.

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Frozen Embryo Transfer Protocols

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses embryo transfer protocols and when they should be used. She goes over questions you should ask and how you can advocate for yourself on this journey. Your protocol should be personalized to you and your needs. Also, your doctor should be able to explain to you why they chose a specific protocol. Listen to this episode to empower yourself with knowledge while on your IVF journey.

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TTC after IVF: Can You Get Pregnant After Needing IVF? What Do Studies Say?

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers the question “Can you get pregnant naturally after needing IVF?” She reviews a meta analysis and goes over who is more likely to be able to get pregnant a second time without needing IVF. This questions truly depends on you. She recommends using the data here to make your best decision based on your family planning goals.

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Diet and Miscarriage Risk

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses a new article that evaluates diet types and the risk of miscarriage. As someone who has experiences miscarriage herself, Dr. Crawford understands the emotional toll it can take on you and the self-blame. She also understands the strong desire to do anything you can to help. You can't go back and change the past, but you can do your best to take charge of what you can.

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Getting Pregnant With Endometriosis: TTC, Fertility Treatments, Surgery, and IVF with Endo

Double board certified OBGYN and REI discusses endometriosis and the fertility options if you have endometriosis. Endometriosis is under-diagnosed because the diagnosis requires surgery. It also presents differently in every person, and its impact on fertility can be varied. Different fertility treatments work best for different cases, and those options are broken down in this video.

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Understanding Different IVF Protocols

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the different IVF protocols, what you need to know about them, and questions you should be asking your doctor. The protocol is the combination of medications used to allow your body to do what needs to be done for a successful IVF cycle. You deserve to understand what protocol is chosen for you and why it was chosen.

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Natural Family Planning: Top Tips For TTC and Pregnancy Prevention

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, gives you her top tips if you are trying to conceive or preventing pregnancy. Understanding your cycle and when you ovulate is key to natural family planning. Watch this video to learn the best ways to track your cycle and to know when to or when to not have intercourse depending on your goal.

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Uterine Polyps, Fibroids, and Fertility

Dr. Natalie Crawford talks all about uterine polyps and fibroids including how they are found and how they are treated. When do you need intervention and when do you not? Does a polyp need to be removed if you are TTC? How are uterine fibroids different than polyps? How can they impact fertility? She truly believes in being conservative when it comes to your uterus and being sure good decisions are being made when it comes to your story. Your care should be personalized.

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Preparing For Your Egg Retrieval

Dr. Natalie Crawford explains everything you need to know to prepare for your egg retrieval. She goes over what to expect during and after the procedure, questions you should ask your provider, potential complications, and more. Every procedure has potential risks. Although the complications that can happen during or after an egg retrieval are very rare, it’s important to know the warning signs.

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