Female Hormone Health, Fertility & Vitality | Dr. Natalie Crawford
In this episode, my guest is Natalie Crawford, MD, a double board-certified physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), fertility and reproductive health and host of the “As a Woman” podcast.
November 13, 2023
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Female Hormone Health, Fertility & Vitality | Dr. Natalie Crawford
Summary
In this episode, my guest is Natalie Crawford, MD, a double board-certified physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, fertility and reproductive health and host of the “As a Woman” podcast. We discuss female hormones, nutrition, supplementation, reproductive health, and fertility, including how the timing and duration of puberty impact a woman’s long-term hormone cycles and menopause. We also discuss the pros and cons of various birth control methods and how hormonal vs. non-hormonal birth control each affects fertility. We cover the factors that impact egg and sperm quality and how to leverage timing for conception. We also discuss procedures to assess female fertility, including egg count and hormone testing, the process of egg freezing, in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other reproductive options. This episode represents fairly comprehensive coverage of female hormones and reproductive health, highlighting important tests and screening, behavioral, nutritional, supplement and prescription-based tools that women of any age can use to improve their fertility, hormone function and overall health.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Dr. Natalie Crawford
(00:01:52) Sponsors: LMNT & Waking Up
(00:04:59) Female Puberty & Growth Characteristics, Height
(00:13:27) Eggs & Ovulation, Harvesting Eggs, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
(00:17:31) Endocrine Disruptors, Fetal Development
(00:21:39) Lavender, Tea Tree & Evening Primrose Oils, Scents, Diapers
(00:25:13) Breast Milk vs. Formula & Fertility
(00:26:04) Menstruation Cycle & Hormones, Timing
(00:33:47) Sponsor: AG1
(00:35:59) Estrogen, Progesterone & Menstrual Cycle
(00:38:08) Hormonal Birth Control & Ovarian Reserve, AMH Testing, Fertility
(00:42:42) Spermatogenesis & Testosterone; Heat: Ovaries vs Testes
(00:46:11) Period & Pregnancy, Conception Window
(00:48:56) Estrogen, Libido & Ovulation; Mittelschmerz
(00:51:33) Tool: Intercourse Timing & Conception; Artificial Insemination, IVF
(00:55:03) Egg/Sperm Quality, Cigarettes, Vaping, Cannabis & Alcohol
(01:03:29) Intrauterine Device (IUD), Depo-Provera & Fertility
(01:10:00) Birth Control Risks & Benefits, Cancers, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)