As a Woman
Natalie Crawford, MD
The Fertility, Hormones, and Health Podcast with Dr. Natalie CrawfordNavigating 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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Oct 18, 2020 • 33min
085: Reproductive Rights
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about reproductive rights. As a fertility doctor, she is discussed the intersection of law, politics, science and reproduction. Your rights are up for election this year - understand abortion access, late term abortion, contraception, personhood, IVF and more. AND GO VOTE.Fertility and Sterility Statement on ACB and Reproductive Rights: https://els-jbs-prod-cdn.jbs.elsevierhealth.com/pb/assets/raw/Health%20Advance/journals/fns/oyez.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 11, 2020 • 28min
084: I'm Speaking
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she discusses the current state of gender bias and misogyny as a professional woman. How do you handle the outright disrespect, how do we change the game, and how do we demand more? We must start by not apologizing for our success and not backing down. We must support other women. We must vote. Vote out the misogyny. Science is now political, get ready. VOTE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 4, 2020 • 35min
083: Contraception
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about contraception. In this episode, she’ll review the basics about all types of contraception, including daily methods, long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs), permanent options, and emergency contraception. Empower yourself with education. This segment of ‘As a Woman’ is sponsored by Plan B One-Step® emergency contraception. To learn more about Plan B, visit www.PlanBOneStep.com for more information on the product and where to access it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 27, 2020 • 25min
082: Life Lessons from TikTok
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks all about the life lessons she has learned from TikTik. Yes, TikTik is an addicting app which highlights dancing and music, but it is also an amazing form of self expression and content creation. Now, as more health professionals start to utilize this platform for dispensing health information - there is even more to learn. Top 6 lessons here to apply to your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2020 • 1h 29min
081: Male Infertility, with Dr. Tolu Bakare
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Dr. Tolu Bakare, a male fertility specialist about her journey into urology and her advice to those struggling with infertility. Listen to her journey - through heartbreak and with extreme perseverance in the face of tragedy, racism, disbelief and more. Learn to set goals and crush them, believe in yourself, and find your passion. For those with male infertility, she discusses lifestyle and medical facts, what you should know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 13, 2020 • 1h 24min
080: Skin Secrets, with Dr. Kristina Collins
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks to Dr. Kristina Collins, a dermatologist and owner of the boutique dermatology practice, Austin Skin. Listen to Kristina talk about her journey in medicine, the competitive field of dermatology, and her top secrets for you to take care of your skin and your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 6, 2020 • 32min
079: Progesterone
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about progesterone. Progesterone is an essential hormone in female reproduction, but there are many misconceptions about what it is, when it is made, and when you need supplementation. Listen as she reviews the menstrual cycle, progesterone deficiency, luteal phase defect, PCOS, and recurrent pregnancy loss. Also why are there different types of progesterone options for supplementation in fertility treatment cycles? Learn now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 23, 2020 • 26min
078: Just Say No
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about saying no. Each yes you give is a no to something else. What is it a no to? Is it to your goals? Create a purpose statement, identify your goals, and protect each yes. Don't apologize. Don't make excuses. Just say no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 16, 2020 • 50min
077: Fertility Rally
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks to the founders of Fertility Rally, Ali and Blair. After both experiencing infertility themselves, these ladies starting forming a community online - with 2 separate podcasts (Fab Fertility and Infertile AF) they joined forces to start the Rally: Worst Club, Best Members. Learn more about why sharing your story can literally change your life. And a message to all the warriors out there: you are not alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 9, 2020 • 28min
076: IUI
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about intrauterine insemination, or IUI. IUI is an option for fertility treatments to help improve the odds of conceiving. Learn more about the process, success rates, and what to expect with IUI cycles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
