Understanding IVF: What It Is, Why It’s Done, and What to Expect
Dr. Natalie Crawford explains the IVF journey—breaking down the medical process, emotional rollercoaster, and key ways to prepare. Whether you're just starting to explore fertility treatments or already on the path, she offers expert insights and practical advice to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported on the journey.
Key Topics:
1. The IVF Process
- Scientific complexity of fertility treatment
- Hormone regulation and egg stimulation
- The science behind creating embryos
2. Genetic Screening and Reproductive Potential
- Chromosomal analysis and embryo selection
- Age-related fertility challenges
- Giving yourself the best chance at pregnancy
3. Preparing for IVF
- Eating for fertility
- Lifestyle changes that boost your chances
- Taking care of yourself inside and out
4. Being Your Own Health Advocate
- Asking the right questions
- Understanding what doctors are telling you
- Taking control of your fertility journey
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*BONUS* Introducing The Fertility Formula
In this special bonus episode of As a Woman, fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford shares a long-awaited announcement: her first book, The Fertility Formula: Take Control of Your Reproductive Future, is officially available for pre-order!
Dr. Crawford takes you behind the scenes of the book she’s always dreamed of writing—a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to understanding fertility and hormonal health. She wrote this book for anyone who’s ever felt left out of the conversation about their own body, especially those navigating fertility struggles.
In this episode, she discusses:
Why she wrote The Fertility Formula
What makes this book different from other fertility resources
How lifestyle, inflammation, and hormones are all connected
Her personal story with infertility and pregnancy loss
A special pre-order bonus: The 7-Day Hormone Reset
The Fertility Formula is your guide to understanding and optimizing your fertility.
Inside you will find:
The most common but overlooked causes of infertility and what you can actually do about them
The truth about the biologic clock and why egg quality is about more than just age
How to accurately track your menstrual cycle for conception, pregnancy prevention, and hormone health—and uncover the root cause of abnormal cycles
A step-by-step guide to getting pregnant, from timing intercourse with ovulation to navigating infertility treatments if needed
A lifestyle plan to improve your hormone health, reduce inflammation, and boost fertility—through better sleep, stress-reduction, nutrition, movement and decreasing toxins
20+ recipes for quick, easy, and delicious meals that support hormones and fertility
Pre-Order The Fertility Formula NOW! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book
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Freezing Time: Fertility, Autonomy, and Owning Your Future | Katie Duke, NP
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by nurse practitioner, creator, and advocate, Katie Duke, for a deeply honest conversation about fertility, career, and taking control of your future. Katie opens up about her egg freezing journey from the emotional highs and lows to the unexpected medical hurdles and everything in between.
1. Understanding Egg Freezing
- What is egg freezing?
- Misconceptions about fertility and timing
- The importance of reproductive autonomy
2. Navigating Fertility Clinics
- The difference between clinical approaches
- Red flags in medical care
- Importance of personalized medical experiences
3. Personal Fertility Journey
- Katie's decision to freeze eggs at 36
- Challenges with different fertility centers
4. Empowerment and Choice
- Owning your reproductive decisions
- Breaking the stigma around fertility conversations
- Encouraging women to explore their options
Follow Katie Duke on Instagram @thekatieduke
Check out her website https://www.katiedukeonline.com/
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Should I Test My Fertility? What to Know Before You Do
Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down the essential information about fertility testing, empowering women to understand their reproductive health. Learn when to get tested, what tests reveal, and how to advocate for yourself in your fertility journey.
Key Topics:
1. When to Get Fertility Testing
-Guidelines for testing based on age
-Signs you should seek testing earlier
-Importance of not waiting for a referral
2. Male Fertility Evaluation
-Semen analysis basics
-Impact of testosterone on fertility
-What a sperm test reveals
3. Female Fertility Testing
-AMH and ovarian reserve explained
-Hormone level testing
-Ultrasound and anatomical evaluations
4.Understanding Your Results
-What tests can and cannot tell you
-Interpreting ovarian reserve numbers
-Questions to ask your doctor
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Let’s Talk About Sex: Hormones, Intimacy, and Owning Your Health | Shieva Ghofrany, MD
Dr. Natalie Crawford and Dr. Shieva Ghofrany dive into the often-unspoken world of women's sexual health. From hormonal changes to relationship dynamics, this episode breaks down the science and stigma surrounding libido, offering candid insights and empowering advice for women at every life stage.
Key Topics:
1. Hormones and Sex Drive
- The role of testosterone, estrogen, and cortisol
- How hormonal changes impact intimacy
2. Perimenopause and Sexual Health
- Recognizing hormonal transitions
- Managing libido changes
3. Medical Insights
- Contraception and sexual side effects
- Vaginal health and non-hormonal options
4. Empowerment and Self-Care
- Breaking down shame and stigma
- Loving your body through different life stages
Follow Dr. Shieva Ghofrany on Instagram @drshievag
Check out her website to learn more about Dr. Shieva Ghofrany and her practice. https://www.drshievag.com/
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The Fertility, Hormones, and Health Podcast with Dr. Natalie Crawford
Navigating your hormones shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Hosted by double board-certified fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford, this podcast cuts through the noise to bring you science-backed insights on fertility, hormone health, and reproductive wellness without the overwhelm.
Whether you're trying to conceive, managing a diagnosis like PCOS or endometriosis, or simply want to understand your cycle and feel better in your body, you're in the right place. From IVF to perimenopause, egg quality to inflammation, each episode delivers real education and actionable tools plus expert interviews and powerful patient stories.
This is your trusted resource for the truth about your body and your roadmap to feeling empowered in your health as a woman.
Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Natalie Crawford MD, As a Woman Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.
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