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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.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!Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake.What is the normal prep for hysteroscopy?Do you recommend estrogen priming for patients with a history of low AMH?Is ovulation spotting or bleeding a bad sign?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. 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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Strategy- Get 15% off your first purchase by using the code AAW at checkout when you go to strategyskincare.com or go to https://strategyskincare.com/discount/AAWNutrisense- Visit nutrisense.io and use code AAW to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.Athena Club-Go to athenaclub.com and use code AAW for 25% off your first order.Mosie Baby -Go to try.mosiebaby.com/AsAWoman and use code ASAWOMAN for 15% off yourorder at checkoutLMNT-Go to DrinkLMNT.com/AAW to receive a free sample pack with any purchaseIf 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, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.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!Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake.Can you conceive with one Fallopian tube?Should I remove a uterine polyp if I’m TTC?I have stage 4 endometriosis. Advice on TTC my second child? I had excisional surgery before my first. What do you recommend for the embryo transfer protocol if the first one ended in miscarriage?Why do IUIs have such low success rates?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. 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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Strategy- Get 15% off your first purchase by using the code AAW at checkout when you go to strategyskincare.com or go to https://strategyskincare.com/discount/AAWBetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month.Nutrisense- Visit nutrisense.io and use code AAW to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.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, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses endometriosis and the best fertility treatments if you have endo. Endometriosis is relatively common in the infertility population. This episode also includes what endometriosis is, difficulties with diagnosis, and the physiology of the disease.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!Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake.Would you do a different embryo transfer protocol if you had luteal phase defect?How long after a hysteroscopy can you do an FET?Do uterine polyps need to be removed?What are the natural or medicated FET success rates?I am 39.5, is there a big difference between freezing embryos now and waiting until I’m 40?What are your thoughts on estrogen priming for a more gradual growth of follicles during IVF?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. 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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Strategy- Get 15% off your first purchase by using the code AAW at checkout when you go to strategyskincare.com or go to https://strategyskincare.com/discount/AAWBetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month.Nutrisense- Visit nutrisense.io and use code AAW to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.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, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers the voicemails you called in.Questions Answered: When to remove IUD? How to choose a long term storage facility for frozen eggs? Does having one miscarriage mean you have a higher chance of having another? Conventional IVF vs ICSI for a lesbian couple with no known fertility issues? Clomid or Letrozole for medicated IUI for unexplained infertility? Is it normal to have a positive pregnancy test one evening and a negative test the next morning? I have a blocked tube and have had three unsuccessful IUIs. Should I see further testing? How important is it to take antibiotics when getting an HSG? 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. 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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Strategy- Get 15% off your first purchase by using the code AAW at checkout when you go to strategyskincare.com or go to https://strategyskincare.com/discount/AAWBetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month.Liquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offNutrisense- Visit nutrisense.io and use code AAW to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.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, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford goes over different myths when it comes to your fertility and hormones. When you are in the process of learning more about fertility, hormones, and trying to conceive, it can be hard to know what is fact or fiction. In this episode, Dr. Crawford covers many topics including birth control, IVF, sperm, and trying to conceive.Fact or Fiction?Birth control can cause infertility.IVF will work for everybody.Being healthy makes it easier to conceive.Men don't have a biological clock.I can't see a fertility doctor until I've been trying to conceive for over a year.A test can tell if you are fertile or not.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. 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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Strategy- Get 15% off your first purchase by using the code AAW at checkout when you go to strategyskincare.com or go to https://strategyskincare.com/discount/AAWBetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month.Liquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offNutrisense- Visit nutrisense.io and use code AAW to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.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, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford reviews what you need to know if you are starting or growing your family at an older age. Although getting pregnant may be harder at an older age - it is not impossible. Learn what you need to know to get pregnant naturally at an older age, and when you should seek further evaluation and help.What should you do if you are trying to conceive at an older age:1. Understand the data about conceiving at age 40 and older2. Get a fertility workup before you begin trying to conceive - check your uterus, Fallopian tubes, ovarian reserve, and sperm count3. Improve your egg quality4. Be proactive in trying to conceive - learn about cycle tracking, timing intercourse, optimizing natural fertility5. Think about your long term family goals!Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake.How long do I wait to get pregnant through an FET after a uterine septum operative hysteroscopy?When do you graduate patients when they become pregnant?I am taking inositol, COQ10, and omega 3 fatty acids to help my egg quality and I have PCOS. Do I stop these if I get pregnant?Is there an easy way to know if you’re before trying?Can you freeze eggs if you don’t ovulate?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. 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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Strategy- Get 15% off your first purchase by using the code AAW at checkout when you go to strategyskincare.com or go to https://strategyskincare.com/discount/AAWBetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month.Liquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offNutrisense- Visit nutrisense.io and use code AAW to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.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, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford gives you tips on how to prepare and what to expect at your first visit with a fertility doctor. She goes over what you need to share with your doctor, things you need to know about the clinic, the different types of evaluations and more!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!Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake.Can short periods impact ovulation or egg quality?How safe is an IVF pregnancy after age 35?How to deal with repeated cancelled transfers? I’m emotionally exhausted and ready to stop trying.Can you get pregnant with one ovary and Fallopian tube?Do intramural fibroids definitely need to be removed and do they impact fertility?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. 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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Cozy Earth - Up to 35% off site wide when you use the code AAW on cozyearth.comBetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month.Liquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offNutrisense- Visit nutrisense.io and use code AAW to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.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, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the world of male fertility as the intricacies of sperm production and lifestyle impacts are unveiled. Discover essential metrics for evaluating sperm quality and the vital role of accurate testing. Explore treatment options and learn how diet and lifestyle modifications can enhance fertility. Get insights on progesterone levels, luteal phase health, and the necessity of thorough assessments during the conception journey. Uncover the shared responsibility partners hold in achieving optimal fertility health.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses progesterone, a short luteal phase, and miscarriage due to low progesterone. She also explains when it makes sense to test and supplement progesterone and when it does not. Understanding your period is the key to understanding why your progesterone may be low.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!Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake.I just had a frozen embryo transfer. Is it normal to have no symptoms for over a week?Postpartum fertility and returning my cycle. What should I expect and when should I be concerned?Are frozen transfers more successful than fresh transfers? How far apart do you suggest?How long after breastfeeding can I do an FET?Is mild adenomyosis a big threat to fertility?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. 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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Cozy Earth - Up to 35% off site wide when you use the code AAW on cozyearth.comBetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month.Athena Club-Go to athenaclub.com and use code AAW for 25% off your first order.Nutrisense- Visit nutrisense.io and use code AAW to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.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, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers the voicemails you called in.Questions Answered: Is it just as difficult to get pregnant the first time as it is the second time with PCOS? What is the best way to track ovulation if you have PCOS? Based on my cervical mucus, I seem to be ovulating later in my cycle. Is there a good way to track ovulation in this case to avoid being unsure of my fertile window. I got off birth control over 3 months ago and haven’t gotten my period back. What next? What are your thoughts in viagra being part of an IVF protocol? What are the next steps after 3 failed transfers? I’m starting Letrozole for the first time. Are there any tips to increase success? 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. 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:Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout.Cozy Earth - Up to 35% off site wide when you use the code AAW on cozyearth.comBetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month.Athena Club-Go to athenaclub.com and use code AAW for 25% off your first order.Nutrisense- Visit nutrisense.io and use code AAW to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.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, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices