As a Woman

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.


I’m 35, had a healthy pregnancy in 2022 followed by three miscarriages, and just found out I have 19% Turner mosaicism on karyotype. If I were your patient, would you recommend moving to IVF with PGT, or continue trying naturally?


I’m 32 with an LH/FSH ratio of 2.6 and an AMH of 2.7. The labs were drawn around suspected ovulation. Does this ratio suggest possible PCOS, or could this be a normal mid-cycle finding?


I’m 33 and have been trying to conceive for five months. My AMH just came back at 0.057, but the rest of my labs look normal. What would your next steps be, and what are the most common causes of very low AMH at my age?


My fiancé uses CBD gummies with trace amounts of THC for chronic pain. We know marijuana can impact fertility, but do CBD products with small amounts of THC meaningfully affect sperm health or fertility outcomes?


My partner and I are a same-sex female couple (ages 30 and 32) using donor sperm. We’ve had two unsuccessful IUIs, and I’m about to start a third with letrozole. My workup is normal, but I suspect possible endometriosis. If that’s the case, should we be considering additional evaluation or changing our treatment approach?

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Life can really catch us off guard, and for many people, cancer teaches us about the uncertainty we all face. In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford chats with the inspiring Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a double board-certified physician, stage four cancer survivor, and heart transplant recipient. Dr. Mussallem shares her incredible journey through these challenges and how they inspired her mission to promote longevity. She highlights that true health goes far beyond just working out; it’s about nourishing our bodies with the right food, building resilience, and creating strong connections with others.

What You’ll Learn:


Why your mindset and "spiritual core" might matter more for your health than how much you work out at the gym.


How your brain’s internal signals can actually change the way your body handles stress and heals from illness.


A simple mental trick to help you stay grounded and keep your sense of purpose when life feels totally out of control.


The one major change to your diet that science proves can lower inflammation and protect your long-term health.


Why eating simple, real food, is still the best way to fight disease and feel your best.


The surprising link between your current health habits and your future fertility, even when the odds seem stacked against you.


How a "near-death" perspective can shift your daily habits from a place of restriction to a place of true nourishment.


The biological reality of "miracles" and how the body can thrive even after a diagnosis that seems final.

Find Dr. Dawn Mussallem


Instagram: @drdawnmussallem

Resources:


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Instagram: @nataliecrawfordmd


Youtube Channel: Natalie Crawford MD


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Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.

1. My wife and I have been trying for a while. What tests should men take after a few failed attempts at 36+?

2. I just got off the pill, and my period came late. Is this normal, and will my cycle regulate soon?

3. My partner has low testosterone in the 200s. Should we focus on shots, lifestyle changes, or underlying causes?

4. My periods last 8+ days. What could cause this, and could it affect my fertility?

5. I had a frozen embryo transfer with 5 days of progesterone and it failed. Could the progesterone have affected the outcome?

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Ever feel like your environment is sabotaging your hormones? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford uncovers the impact of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) that can be found in the air we breathe and the products we use daily. These "forever chemicals" interfere with the brain-ovary connection and affect egg quality. But you have the power to combat their effects. Join Dr. Crawford for practical tips on reducing your toxic load and making healthier choices that support your hormonal health and future fertility. 

What You’ll Learn:


How EDCs act as "biological noise" in the body, interfering with the critical communication between your brain and your ovaries.


The surprising connection between your gut health and toxic exposure, and why some chemicals deliver a "double hit" to your systemic inflammation levels.


The link between cumulative chemical exposure and common reproductive hurdles, from irregular cycles and PCOS to your long-term ovarian reserve.


Startling insights from the EARTH Study regarding how environmental factors impact success rates for couples trying to conceive, both naturally and through IVF.


The three primary categories of EDCs you need to know, including several "sneaky" sources hidden in your daily routine that most people overlook.


Practical, sustainable ways to audit your home and personal care routine to decrease your toxic load without feeling overwhelmed by the need for perfection.

Resources:


Pre-Order The Fertility Formula ⁠https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book⁠


Newsletter: nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter


Instagram: @nataliecrawfordmd


Youtube Channel: Natalie Crawford MD


Interested in becoming a patient?: Fora Fertility


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Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.

1. I’m wondering how alcohol affects male and female fertility, and whether cutting back or abstaining can improve our chances with IVF or natural conception.

2. My wife has low estrogen, and we’re trying to conceive. What should we know before her upcoming doctor’s appointment so we can ask better questions?

3. We’ve been trying for 3 years with Clomid and no success. Our doctor suggested a sperm analysis, but we only have access to a CVS kit — are those reliable?

4. I take CoQ10 while trying to conceive — should I take it all month, and do I stop during the two-week wait since it’s not recommended in pregnancy?

5. My partner has low motility. How often should we have sex during my fertile window — and am I ‘using up’ good sperm if we start too early? We conceived once but lost the baby, and I’m struggling to feel confident.

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