Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about IVF. Questions Answered: Only one of my 28 mature eggs made it to blastocyst. Why did my progesterone rise so suddenly and how could this have impacted our cycle and results of our IVF cycle? What else could have caused these results? My wife and I are trying to get pregnant via IVF. Her FSH is 18 on the second day of her period and her estrogen is 76 and the cycle was cancelled? Should we keep trying? I was diagnosed with hypo hypo and...
Apr 07, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses how diet can impact male fertility. Sperm factors contribute to 40% of infertility. The lifecycle of sperm is 90 days and sensitive at different times of development. Changes in environment can have a big impact on this process. Listen as Dr. Crawford breaks down on how different lifestyle changes can influence male fertility. Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake. Fresh vs. Frozen sperm. Is fresh the best option? How do I improve my chances of...
Mar 31, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about miscarriage. Miscarriage is so hard and something Dr. Crawford has experienced herself. Understanding when you should seek help and what that help should look like can be so advantageous as you try to advocate for yourself. Questions answered: Is it common to have something retained in the uterine cavity after a miscarriage? What could cause this? I am having recurrent implantation failure with PGT-A tested embryos. My REI recommends a new c...
Mar 24, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses uterine fibroids and their impact on fertility. What are the risks? What are the types? Should they be removed? How can they impact fertility and pregnancy? What are the procedure options? Dr. Crawford answers these questions and more while also citing studies on this topic. Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake. Why am I spotting while on Estradiol for lining priming? I have dark brown spotting for a week before my period. I have been off birt...
Mar 17, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about ovulation and ovulation induction. If you do not understand how ovulation works, it's hard to know when things are normal and most importantly when they are abnormal. It also hard to know when your periods are normal or abnormal and what treatments work or don't work for you. Questions answered: I just did my first round of Letrozole and I typically ovulate around day 15 and got a positive ovulation test around day 9. Is this normal? Wh...
Mar 10, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses what fetal personhood is and how restrictions on IVF can have a huge impact on families. In this special part 2 episode, Dr. Crawford discusses the impact limitations on IVF can have on embryo disposition, embryo creation, and ultimate success of IVF. We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up! Don't forget to ask your questions on...
Mar 03, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the supreme court ruling in Alabama. What happened to the families in Alabama is devastating and heartbreaking. However, women deserve reproductive and healthcare autonomy and we are seeing women lose this autonomy. In this episode, Dr. Crawford discusses the supreme court ruling, the IVF process, why someone needs IVF, and how this law is going to impact IVF. We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. ...
Feb 25, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses how to treat PCOS through lifestyle factors and medication. This episode includes lifestyle factors that can impact PCOS such as diet, exercise, and sleep. She also discusses medications that treat PCOS symptoms including Metformin, the birth control pill, inositol, and more. PCOS is a chronic disease that will require lifelong management. Understanding your body and knowing what lifestyle factors and medications work best for you is so important. We have moved Fer...
Feb 18, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Dr. Natalie Crawford shares what you need to know when it comes to the PCOS diagnosis. PCOS is complicated, but empowering yourself with knowledge is so important. There is so much false information out there about PCOS, Dr. Crawford is sharing the facts. If you think you may have PCOS or have been diagnosed with PCOS, this is the episode for you. We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawford...
Feb 11, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Dr. Natalie Crawford tells you everything you need to know before trying to conceive. She covers when to stop birth control, cycle tracking, lifestyle factors, and more. This is the episode to listen to if you are currently trying to conceive or will be in the future. Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake Is it possible to increase your AMH levels? If so, how? What is the recommended time between birth and an FET? Does breastfeeding impact this? What are your thoughts on wei...
Feb 04, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your questions all about miscarriage. Questions answered: Is there a reason to do a second ultrasound after a miscarriage if your HCG has gone back down? What would you recommend for someone who has had no trouble conceiving in the past but is having issues after a second trimester miscarriage? I’ve had two chemical losses this year and was diagnosed with PCOS. All of my testing came back normal. My fertility doctor suggests going straight to IVF. Should I get a seco...
Jan 28, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses going through IVF with a very low AMH. She also dives deep into research that gives data on live-birth rates of women going through IVF with low AMH. Many clinics will not cycle patients with a very low AMH level which is why studies like this are important. Natalie answers your fertility questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake Is IVF success for DOR patients? How many rounds on average are needed? How long does PGT-A testing take? Does the lab provide the results di...
Jan 21, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses basic facts about the fertility (male and female) evaluation, your medical history, and warning signs that something else may be going on. Your reproductive health may also be telling you something about your overall health. Your endocrine system responds to the world around you. We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up! Don't fo...
Jan 14, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Dr. Natalie Crawford shares a module from her Enhance Your Natural Fertility course all about the menstrual cycle. She explains the brain's important role in the menstrual cycle, the different cycle phases, and what is normal. Your period is a vital sign. If something is abnormal, it should be evaluated. Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake How long will it take for my hormones to even out after a chemical pregnancy? I am 28 and my OBGYN only counted 6 follicles on my ultra...
Jan 07, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your questions about the frozen embryo transfer. Questions Answered: Our FET is scheduled at the end of this year and we will be out of state during my TWW. What are your thoughts for testing while out of town? What are your thoughts on flying the day of or after a frozen embryo transfer? Can a hysteroscopy and frozen embryo transfer happen within the same week? I am having some inflammation with my PIO shots. Should I be concerned? What are the benefits of being on ...
Dec 31, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about IVF. Questions Answered: 1. How many egg freezing cycles are safe? Can multiple rounds lead to a risk of cancer? My partner and I are planning to do reciprocal IVF. Should the protocol be different in this situation? We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up! Don't forget to ask your questions on Insta...
Dec 24, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions specifically about the uterus and fallopian tubes. Questions answered: Given my history with D&C, Uterine septum and abnormal semen analysis, should I do IUI or IVF? I have a unicornuate uterus and PCOS. I just had a failed IUI. I want to go straight to IVF but worry about ovulating on one side. My friend was told her Fallopian tubes have alternating blockage. Her doctor recommends a procedure to fix this and I was wondering what your tho...
Dec 17, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions all about ovulation. Questions Answered: How do you determine when to trigger someone who is taking ovulation induction medication? Is it unsafe to have intercourse during the TWW/implantation? If you suspect you have a short luteal phase, is it worthwhile to try to conceive naturally knowing the risk of miscarriage? Can PCOS go away? What is the reason for late ovulation? Is there a way to correct this? We have moved Fertility In The News to...
Dec 10, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemails called in specifically about ovarian reserve and AMH. Questions answered: Does having a light (2-3 days) period mean you have low ovarian reserve? Also, is there a safe way to do HRT with factor five leiden during menopause? I got my AMH tested the week after I got my Mirena IUD out. Could that have impacted my AMH level? What does an elevated AMH with no other symptoms of PCOS mean? I am 31 diagnoses with premature ovarian failure and early menopause. Wou...
Dec 03, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses how to navigate infertility during the holidays. She also gives advice on how to give support to a friend or family member going through infertility or fertility treatments. You deserve support. Don't be afraid to set boundaries, and communicate why they exist. Make a plan and be prepared if you are spending the holidays with family and know they are going to have questions. Give yourself the gift of education. Control what you can. Natalie answers your fertility q...
Nov 26, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses ovulation and the cycle tracking methods including the calendar method, cervical mucus monitoring, basal body temperature, and ovulation predictor kits. She gives tips as well as data to help understand each fertility awareness method and how to use them when trying to get pregnant. Understanding these methods and what works best for you is important when it comes to optimizing your chances of getting pregnant. Natalie answers your fertility questions in FFS-For Fe...
Nov 19, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Dr. Natalie Crawford explains all of the genetic testing options including pre-conception, pre-implantation, and post-conception testing. She answers the question, "Should you do genetic testing?" and goes through success rates for IVF when it comes to genetic testing. She truly believes that having this data can help you make the best decisions when it comes to growing your family. Natalie answers your fertility questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake I had 24 follicles measured at my monitoring ...
Nov 12, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses what you should know before your embryo transfer. She explains the differences between fresh and frozen transfers including pros and cons and reasons for a fresh transfer. She then talks about what should be done before your transfer including testing and lifestyle changes. Having conversations with your doctor about what to expect as well as next steps after the transfer is extremely important. Natalie answers your fertility questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake H...
Nov 05, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Dr. Crawford answers the voicemails you called in. Questions answered: Is there an important difference between a septate and sub-septate uterus? What could be the reason for short cycles? I have been diagnosed with PCOS but only have one high androgen level. What does that mean? Can a polyp come back once it is removed? Is it normal for your follicle count and uterine lining to fluctuate between different IUI cycles? We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep ...
Oct 29, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the fertility treatment add on called the ERA test or Endometrial Receptivity Analysis test. This test is used to look at the gene profile of the endometrium to see if it fits their definition of "perfect" implantation window timing. In this episode, Dr. Crawford reviews different studies of the ERA test and whether or not this test improves treatment outcomes. Natalie answers your fertility questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake I had to stop my stimulation on day ...
Oct 22, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Dr. Natalie Crawford explains what you need to know about the hysteroscopy procedure including why it is used, how to prepare, and questions you should ask your doctor. A hysteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the inside of the uterus. It can be used for things like uterine polyps, fibroids, and uterine anomalies such as a uterine septum. Natalie answers your fertility questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake My doctor prescribed Femara for recurrent pregnancy loss. What is this helping if I h...
Oct 15, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 70
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. We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign u...
Oct 08, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 69
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. Natalie answers your fertility questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake Once you get your big fat positive (BFP) after IVF, how does your monitoring change? What is the process? Does having a covid infection prior to an FET negatively i...
Oct 01, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers the voicemails you called in. 1. My husband is a long time smoker who gave cigarettes up for vaping. His sperm parameters are all normal but should I be worried about anything else regarding his semen when it comes to embryo banking? I also have diminished ovarian reserve. 2. When is it best to take Letrozole while doing timed intercourse? What is the best protocol for the trigger shot? 3.Could my ovarian cysts be contributing to high progesterone in the follicular p...
Sep 24, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 67
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. Discussed in this episode: Reasons for IUI Protocols Sperm collection Sex Ovulation Expected odds of success Natalie a...
Sep 17, 2023•40 min
