As a Woman

Dr. Natalie Crawford, double board certified OBGYN and REI, provides an in-depth roadmap for anyone preparing to start their pregnancy journey, covering everything from fertility tracking to preconception health. Key Topics Covered: 1. Birth Control and Fertility Transition - When and how to stop different birth control methods - Impact of birth control on fertility - Recommended waiting periods before trying to conceive - Hormonal vs. non-hormonal contraception effects 2. Fertility Tracking Methods - Understanding the fertile window - Cervical mucus monitoring - Basal body temperature tracking - Ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) -Pros and cons of different tracking techniques 3. Age and Fertility Considerations - Fertility potential by age group - When to seek fertility evaluation - Egg quality and reproductive aging - Recommended timelines for conception attempts 4. Preconception Health Preparation - Importance of prenatal vitamins - Lifestyle modifications for fertility - Nutrition and diet recommendations - Exercise and stress management strategies -Male health considerations 5. Preconception Medical Preparation - Scheduling preconception consultations - Essential medical screenings Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter [http://nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates, Q&A, special content and freebies If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD [https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieCrawfordMD]⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fora Fertility [http://forafertility.com]. ⁠Join the Learn at Pinnacle app [https://learnatpinnacle.com/education] ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠ [learnatpinnacle.com/podcast]! Learn more about Pinnacle at ⁠learnatpinnacle.com [http://learnatpinnacle.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Welcome to As a Woman: Fertility, Hormones, and Health. We are so excited to share season 3 of the podcast! If you haven't already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd [https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd/], check out Natalie's YouTube Channel, Natalie Crawford MD, and if you are interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility [https://www.forafertility.com/]. As a Woman is part of the Pinnacle Podcast network. Learn more here! [learnatpinnacle.com/podcast] Want free CE Credit? Join the Learn at Pinnacle App [learnatpinnacle.com/education] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Dr. Natalie Crawford, double board certified OBGYN and REI, breaks down the complex world of reproductive hormones, providing you with a comprehensive guide to understanding their menstrual cycle, hormone function, and reproductive health. Key Topics Covered: 1. Hormone Basics -The HPO (Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Ovary) Axis -How hormones communicate in the body -Roles of key hormones: GnRH, FSH, LH, Estrogen, Progesterone 2. The Menstrual Cycle Explained -Egg development and ovulation process -Hormone fluctuations throughout the cycle -Normal cycle length and characteristics 3. Hormone Health Insights -Identifying normal vs. abnormal cycles -Impact of prolactin and thyroid hormones -Importance of hormone testing 4. Common Misconceptions -Estrogen dominance -Hormone balance -Effects of biotin on hormone testing Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter [http://nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates, Q&A, special content and freebies If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD [https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieCrawfordMD]⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fora Fertility [http://forafertility.com]. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app [https://learnatpinnacle.com/education] to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network [learnatpinnacle.com/podcast]! Learn more about Pinnacle at learnatpinnacle.com [http://learnatpinnacle.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your fertility questions, covering everything from frustrating OPK struggles and irregular periods to short luteal phases, PCOS, and managing endometriosis while trying to conceive. Whether you're wondering how to track ovulation more effectively, when to try naturally after surgery, or how supplements and hormones fit into your journey this episode is for you. Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter] to receive updates, Q&A, special content and my FREE TTC Starter Kit! Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week’s For Fertility’s Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie’s page ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd.⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd/] You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!     Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you: Quince- Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/aaw ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/aa99a91c-7d66-11ed-90c0-b30609ceb161/podcasts/95dd2926-c0d4-11ec-ba07-6f56f054eaad/episodes/e3aa257a-54f1-11ee-9b85-e3a7bd992f16/Quince.com/aaw%20]for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Ritual-Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠ritual.com/aaw⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/aa99a91c-7d66-11ed-90c0-b30609ceb161/podcasts/95dd2926-c0d4-11ec-ba07-6f56f054eaad/episodes/ec6a1eb2-d297-11ee-890a-a73c7d042e95/ritual.com/aaw] to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today. Calm - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠calm.com/aaw⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/aa99a91c-7d66-11ed-90c0-b30609ceb161/podcasts/95dd2926-c0d4-11ec-ba07-6f56f054eaad/episodes/11307b94-d827-11ee-aef0-2fcd88784227/calm.com/aaw] for 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library. AquaTru - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠aquatru.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/aa99a91c-7d66-11ed-90c0-b30609ceb161/podcasts/95dd2926-c0d4-11ec-ba07-6f56f054eaad/episodes/11307b94-d827-11ee-aef0-2fcd88784227/aquatru.com] and use code AAW for 20% off! Green Chef - Go to ⁠⁠greenchef.com/50aaw⁠⁠ [greenchef.com/50aaw] and use code 50AAW to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping. If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd,⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd/] check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/c/NatalieCrawfordMD], and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fora Fertility. [https://www.forafertilityaustin.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Dr. Natalie Crawford gives an in-depth look at male fertility, a topic often overlooked in discussions of reproductive health. She begins by explaining the spermatogenesis process, detailing how sperm develop over approximately 72 days, and how this timeline impacts fertility assessments and treatment planning. Dr. Crawford also answers listener questions, addressing important topics such as low testosterone, leukocytospermia, and how lifestyle choices—from diet and weight to substances like nicotine and marijuana—can impact male fertility. Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠ [https://nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter] to receive updates, Q&A, special content and my FREE TTC Starter Kit! Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week’s For Fertility’s Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie’s page ⁠⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd.⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd/] You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!     Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you: Quince- Go to ⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/aaw ⁠⁠⁠ [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/aa99a91c-7d66-11ed-90c0-b30609ceb161/podcasts/95dd2926-c0d4-11ec-ba07-6f56f054eaad/episodes/e3aa257a-54f1-11ee-9b85-e3a7bd992f16/Quince.com/aaw%20]for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Ritual-Go to ⁠⁠⁠ritual.com/aaw⁠⁠⁠ [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/aa99a91c-7d66-11ed-90c0-b30609ceb161/podcasts/95dd2926-c0d4-11ec-ba07-6f56f054eaad/episodes/ec6a1eb2-d297-11ee-890a-a73c7d042e95/ritual.com/aaw] to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today. Calm - Go to ⁠⁠⁠calm.com/aaw⁠⁠⁠ [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/aa99a91c-7d66-11ed-90c0-b30609ceb161/podcasts/95dd2926-c0d4-11ec-ba07-6f56f054eaad/episodes/11307b94-d827-11ee-aef0-2fcd88784227/calm.com/aaw] for 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library. AquaTru - Go to ⁠⁠⁠aquatru.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/aa99a91c-7d66-11ed-90c0-b30609ceb161/podcasts/95dd2926-c0d4-11ec-ba07-6f56f054eaad/episodes/11307b94-d827-11ee-aef0-2fcd88784227/aquatru.com] and use code AAW for 20% off! Green Chef - Go to ⁠greenchef.com/50aaw⁠ [greenchef.com/50aaw] and use code 50AAW to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping. If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd,⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd/] check out ⁠⁠⁠Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/c/NatalieCrawfordMD], and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠Fora Fertility. [https://www.forafertilityaustin.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]