Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down everything you need to know about your eggs - how many you have, how good they are, and what age really means for your fertility. She explains the difference between egg quality and quantity, how your ovarian reserve is tested, and practical steps you can take to support your egg health at any age.
Key Topics:
1. Understanding Your Egg Supply
- The natural decline of eggs from birth through menopause
- How the monthly egg release system works in your ovaries
- Do you lose eggs even when not ovulating or trying to conceive?
2. Testing Your Fertility Potential
- AMH blood test and what it measures in your body
- Antral follicle count ultrasound examination process
- How these tests relate to your remaining egg supply
3. How Age Affects Your Eggs
- The relationship between time and egg quality deterioration
- Genetic changes that occur in eggs as you get older
- Why pregnancy becomes more difficult after age 35
4. Taking Control of Your Egg Health
- Lifestyle factors that influence egg quality
- The role of inflammation in reproductive health
- How diet, stress, and environmental toxins impact fertility
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Weight, Hormones, and Metabolism: What Women Need to Know | Nicole Basa, MD
Dr. Nicole Basa, bariatric surgeon, joins Dr. Natalie Crawford to unpack the complex connection between weight, hormones, and metabolism—breaking it down with real talk, expert insights, and practical tips every woman needs to hear, especially if you’ve ever felt stuck on your weight loss or health journey.
Key Topics:
1. Metabolic Health Basics
- Your body's calorie-burning engine
- Hormones that control metabolism
- How genetics impact weight
2. Hormones and Weight Challenges
- Insulin's role in weight gain
- Hormone changes during perimenopause
- How hormones affect fertility
3. Effective Weight Loss Strategies
- Importance of protein intake
- Building muscle through resistance training
- Breaking weight loss plateaus
4. Medical Interventions for Weight Management
- Understanding GLP-1 medications
- Bariatric surgery options
- Resetting your body's weight set point
Follow Dr. Nicole Basa
Instagram @nicolebasamd
Check out her clinic in Austin, TX
https://bamedicalcenter.com/
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The Truth About Inflammation and Fertility
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the complex world of inflammation, exploring its critical role in fertility, reproductive health, and overall well-being. Through personal experience and medical expertise, she breaks down the science behind inflammation, its effects on the body, and practical strategies for reducing its impact on fertility.
Key Topics:
1. The Inflammation Spectrum
- Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation
- Immune System Activation
- Progression to Autoimmune Conditions
2. Inflammation's Impact on Reproductive Health
- Hormonal Disruption
- Ovulation and Implantation Challenges
- Reproductive Disorder Connections
3. Gut Health and Inflammation
- Dietary Influences on Inflammation
- Gut Microbiome and Fertility
- Insulin Resistance and Inflammatory Responses
4. Practical Strategies for Reducing Inflammation
- Nutrition and Diet Modifications
- Stress Management Techniques
- Environmental Toxin Reduction
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The Perimenopause Shift: Understanding the Hormones Behind the Change | Mary Claire Haver, MD
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OBGYN and fierce advocate for changing the conversation around women's health. Together, they demystify perimenopause and menopause by breaking down the hormonal changes women experience and providing empowering strategies for navigating this critical life transition.
Key Topics:
1. Your Changing Body's Hormonal Journey
- How your ovaries start becoming less cooperative
- Why estrogen matters more than you think
- Decoding the symptoms no one talks about
2. The Real Story About Hormone Replacement
- Busting myths about hormone treatments
- What science really says about staying healthy
- Finding the right hormone solution for your body
3. Lifestyle Hacks for Feeling Your Best
- Building strength when your body feels different
- Eating for your inflammation
- Nutrition strategies that actually work for midlife
4. Taking Charge of Your Health
- Learning the language of your body
- Finding doctors who will really listen
- Becoming the CEO of your personal health journey
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TikTok @drmaryclaire
Instagram @drmaryclaire @the_pause_life
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YouTube: Mary Claire Haver, MD
LinkedIn The 'Pause Life with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Purchase her book The New Menopause
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Understanding IVF: What It Is, Why It’s Done, and What to Expect
Dr. Natalie Crawford explains the IVF journey—breaking down the medical process, emotional rollercoaster, and key ways to prepare. Whether you're just starting to explore fertility treatments or already on the path, she offers expert insights and practical advice to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported on the journey.
Key Topics:
1. The IVF Process
- Scientific complexity of fertility treatment
- Hormone regulation and egg stimulation
- The science behind creating embryos
2. Genetic Screening and Reproductive Potential
- Chromosomal analysis and embryo selection
- Age-related fertility challenges
- Giving yourself the best chance at pregnancy
3. Preparing for IVF
- Eating for fertility
- Lifestyle changes that boost your chances
- Taking care of yourself inside and out
4. Being Your Own Health Advocate
- Asking the right questions
- Understanding what doctors are telling you
- Taking control of your fertility journey
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The Fertility, Hormones, and Health Podcast with Dr. Natalie Crawford
Navigating 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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