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Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses what it means to have a thin endometrial lining. A thin lining typically is something noticed in IVF or embryo transfers as well as ovulation induction and IUI cycles. She goes over what can cause a thin endometrial lining and what can be done to fix it.We have decided to move 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 get pregnant with one Fallopian tube?Is an ERA worth it?Can hypothyroidism impact my ability to have a baby?My luteal phase is 10 days but my progesterone levels are normal. Is this okay?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.comBefore- 20% discount on their first order with code AsAWoman at checkout on BeforeCompany.comLiquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offBetterHelp - 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.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 shares lessons from Pinnacle, the conference for women in medicine she co-founded. She also shares stories from her journey to becoming a voice for the fertility community and how that came with a lot of comparison and judgement from others in her field.Learn more about Pinnacle at pinnacle-conference.com and follow along on InstagramWe have decided to move 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 surgery for a septate uterus?How are eggs stimulated for IVF?I have a history of miscarriage, am currently pregnant, and on progesterone. I’m 11 weeks pregnant and afraid to stop. What should I do?Does endometriosis cause complications with delivery?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.comBefore- 20% discount on their first order with code AsAWoman at checkout on BeforeCompany.comLiquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offBetterHelp - 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.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 shares her thoughts on mother's day and how difficult it can be when you are struggling with infertility. She also shares her infertility story and her advice for how to accept support from the people around you.We have decided to move 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.For a natural FET cycle, when should the embryo be transferred?I have a consistently late ovulation, later than day 24 every cycle. How do I fix this and is it due to egg quality?Is there an increased chance of miscarriage if you have previously had one?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.comBefore- 20% discount on their first order with code AsAWoman at checkout on BeforeCompany.comLiquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offBetterHelp - 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.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

This podcast explores a case study on amenorrhea, discussing evaluation and diagnosis, the effects of birth control pills, various causes of amenorrhea, thyroid disorders and menstrual patterns, and diagnosing premature ovarian failure. It emphasizes the importance of understanding others' experiences and provides a new segment where fertility-related questions are answered.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses marijuana and how it can impact male and female fertility. She also discusses how marijuana can affect pregnancy including development of the baby. You deserve to know the data in order to make decisions that are best for you. We have decided to move 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 advice do you have for trying to conceive after a miscarriage?I lost my period when I got on birth control and didn’t get it back when I stopped. Do I have PCOS?Can IBS affect fertility?Are ovarian cysts a side effect from the IVF infections?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.comBefore- 20% discount on their first order with code AsAWoman at checkout on BeforeCompany.comLiquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offBetterHelp - 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.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 explains what happens during the two week wait. She includes how to use ovulation prediction kits, implantation, pregnancy dating, IVF cycles, and more. Dr. Crawford also explains what to avoid and how to best support your mind and body during this time. During the two week wait, you are either pregnant or you’re not, and this is an emotionally taxing time period. You do not need to go through this alone.Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake.Have you treated many post-breast cancer chemotherapy patients for fertility preservation or pregnancy? Is achieving a pregnancy tough? If my OPK says peak for three days does that mean I didn’t ovulate? How do you handle the feeling when you’re best friend is pregnant and you still aren’t? Is Letrozole helpful if you already ovulate? Is HGH effective in improving egg quality? How long to you recommend waiting between egg retrievals for egg banking? What fertility treatments to you recommend for someone with hypothalamic amenorrhea? 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 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:Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.Liquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offBetterHelp - 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.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 gathered the best fertility questions you left on her voicemail in this special Q&A episode! There are often so many fertility questions that go unanswered and Natalie is here to be a trusted source for your questions and concerns regarding fertility.  Questions answered:What are the IVF success rates without removing hydrosylpinx?My partner's semen analysis says 0% motility and low sperm counts. Has anyone been able to increase scores enough to do IUI?Does embryo grading matter if you are doing PGT-A testing?Is there testing to determine if inflammation played a role in recurrent pregnancy loss?What role do autoimmune disorders play in fertility?Is silicon something you should stay away from using, similar to plastics?What are your thoughts on the advice to eat red meat if you’re anemic? 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!Learn more about The Enhance Your Natural Fertility CourseDon'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:Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.Liquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offBetterHelp - 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.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 what you should do with your embryos if you no longer need them. She goes over embryo storage, your options, and how abortion laws impact your embryos and IVF. All clinics have different contracts when it comes to embryo storage and what they do with them if you forget to make your payment. If you are doing IVF or did IVF in the past and have embryos left, this episode is for you.We have decided to move 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!Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. Is it possible to have a healthy pregnancy after an Asherman’s diagnosis? Anything I should do differently to get pregnant after a miscarriage? Can a cervical polyp cause infertility or miscarriage? What are your thoughts on melatonin while TTC? When is a pregnancy test after an IVF transfer?Fertility Fraud Episode with Eve WileyDon'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:Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.Liquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offBetterHelp - 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.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 explains minimal stimulation IVF also known as mini stim IVF or “natural” IVF. When does it make sense to do minimal stimulation IVF? It’s important to understand your options and what is best for you when it comes to your goals and how you want to get there. She also warns you about the marketing tactics you may see and why many of them are making false claims.We have decided to move 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!Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. I am diagnosed with DOR and my estrogen levels are low- how can I increase my estrogen? What is your opinion on taking metformin for insulin resistance? Is it normal for your AMH to go from 20 to 9 in a year? Can endometriomas go away or shrink and can they be diagnosed by ultrasound?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:Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.Liquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% offBetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month.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 breaks down cycle tracking methods and what is normal when it comes to your cycle. This episode is for you if you are trying to conceive or plan to begin that journey in the near future. She also discusses PCOS, luteal phase deficiency, and other reasons why your hormone levels or cycles may be irregular.We have decided to move 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 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:Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.BetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW to get 10% off your first monthIf 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