As a Woman
Episodes
Acupuncture, Hormones and Fertility | Sadie Minkoff L.Ac.
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, OBGYN and REI, sits down with licensed acupuncturist Sadie Minkoff to discuss how acupuncture fits into the bigger picture of ho...
Pregnancy Loss: What Nobody Tells You About Miscarriage
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, a board-certified OBGYN and REI, guides listeners through the often misunderstood world of pregnancy loss. Using both her profes...
IVF Roadmap: Timeline, Protocols, and a Personalized Approach | Dr. Amanda Skillern
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Amanda Skillern to break down the IVF experience in a way that feels supportive, clear, and reassuring. Together...
What to Do When You Get Diagnosed with Low Ovarian Reserve?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, tackles the overwhelming and often misunderstood diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). I...
Hormones, Periods, and Pelvic Floor Health | Dr. Sara Reardon
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, OBGYN and REI, sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Reardon to dive into a part of women’s health that’s ...
Unexplained Infertility: What It Is and What to Do Next
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI discusses the frustrating and often confusing world of unexplained infertility. If you’ve been t...
How Insulin Resistance Impacts Your Energy, Hormones, and Fertility | Dr. Arti Thangudu
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Arti Thangudu, a triple board certified physician in endocrinology, internal medicine and lifestyle medicine, to...
Ovulation Induction: Do You Need Clomid, Letrozole or Gonadotropins?
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down ovulation induction, explaining how medications like Clomid and Letrozole work, and why understanding your body’s h...
How to Choose a Fertility Clinic? | Dr. Amanda Skillern
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by her clinical partner, Dr. Amanda Skillern, to discuss the complex world of fertility clinics, offering patients an...
The Two Week Wait: How to Survive the Waiting
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, OBGYN and REI, breaks down the emotional and physical challenges of the two-week wait, sharing practical strategies, coping tool...
Biohacking Your Hormones: How to Optimize Health | Kayla Barnes-Lentz
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Kayla Barnes-Lentz to unravel the mysteries of women's health optimization. This episode cuts through the noise, off...
Signs of Low Progesterone and What You Can Do About It
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, OBGYN and REI, dives into the science of progesterone—one of the most important yet misunderstood hormones in women’s health...
Early Fertility Testing and Low Ovarian Reserve | Stefany Bare
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, is joined by Stefany Bare, a former patient and friend, to share her fertility journey. From th...
Getting to the Root Cause of Irregular Cycles
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, discusses what could be the root cause of your irregular cycles. Your period is more than a month...
Movement for Hormone Optimization | Dr. Shannon Ritchey
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Natalie Crawford and Dr. Shannon Ritchey, physical therapist and founder of EVLO Fitness, as they break down the science of movement, reveali...
Fertility Awareness Methods: Helping You Conceive Faster
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, breaks down the powerful tools that can help you understand your body's natural fertility signals...
Fueling Longevity: Nutrition for Hormones, Energy, and Aging | Brooke Stubbs, MD
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by double board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician, Dr. Brook Stubbs, to discuss the powerful...
Egg Quality, Egg Quantity and Age
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 you...
Weight, Hormones, and Metabolism: What Women Need to Know | Nicole Basa, MD
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicole Basa, bariatric surgeon, joins Dr. Natalie Crawford to unpack the complex connection between weight, hormones, and metabolism—breaking it...
The Truth About Inflammation and Fertility
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the complex world of inflammation, exploring its critical role in fertility, reproductive health, and overall well-bein...
The Perimenopause Shift: Understanding the Hormones Behind the Change | Mary Claire Haver, MD
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OBGYN and fierce advocate for changing the conversation around women's heal...
Understanding IVF: What It Is, Why It’s Done, and What to Expect
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford explains the IVF journey—breaking down the medical process, emotional rollercoaster, and key ways to prepare. Whether you're ju...
*BONUS* Introducing The Fertility Formula
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode of As a Woman, fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford shares a long-awaited announcement: her first book, The Fertilit...
Freezing Time: Fertility, Autonomy, and Owning Your Future | Katie Duke, NP
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by nurse practitioner, creator, and advocate, Katie Duke, for a deeply honest conversation about fertility, career, and...
Should I Test My Fertility? What to Know Before You Do
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down the essential information about fertility testing, empowering women to understand their reproductive health. Learn wh...
Let’s Talk About Sex: Hormones, Intimacy, and Owning Your Health | Shieva Ghofrany, MD
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford and Dr. Shieva Ghofrany dive into the often-unspoken world of women's sexual health. From hormonal changes to relationship dynami...
Trying to Conceive? What to Know Before You Start
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, double board certified OBGYN and REI, provides an in-depth roadmap for anyone preparing to start their pregnancy journey, coveri...
Introducing As a Woman: Fertility, Hormones, and Health (Season 3!)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to As a Woman: Fertility, Hormones, and Health. We are so excited to share season 3 of the podcast! If you haven't already, please rate, re...
Reproductive Hormones 101
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, double board certified OBGYN and REI, breaks down the complex world of reproductive hormones, providing you with a comprehensive...
TTC Q&A - Ovulation, Prenatal, Endometriosis, and More!
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your fertility questions, covering everything from frustrating OPK struggles and irregular periods to short luteal phases...
Male Fertility Q&A - Low Testosterone, IUI, Morphology, and more!
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford gives an in-depth look at male fertility, a topic often overlooked in discussions of reproductive health. She begins by explainin...
FET Q&A - Timing, Post-Transfer, Lining, and More!
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about frozen embryo transfers. From transfer timing and uterine health to post-transfer activiti...
IVF Q&A - Protocols, Preparation, and OHSS
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses IVF and answers questions about fertility treatment preparation and potential challenges. She explains why starting ear...
Fertility Q&A: Amenorrhea, BBT, Clomid, AMH, and more!
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your fertility questions called into the voicemail. Questions Answered: -What happens if you lose your period after sto...
Top Tips For Trying To Get Pregnant
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses her top tips for trying to conceive, emphasizing the importance of prenatal vitamins and the need for a preconception c...
Improving IVF or Egg Freezing Outcomes
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford explains how individualized protocols can lead to better outcomes in IVF and egg freezing. She breaks down key fertility concepts...
Uterine Factor Infertility
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses uterine factor infertility, emphasizing the importance of understanding uterine development and potential abnormalities...
Infertility At A Young Age
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down unexplained infertility in younger couples, addressing common misconceptions and answering your fertility questions. ...
IVF Preparation and Timing
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down the essential steps to take while waiting to begin your IVF journey and the timing of the process. She guides you thr...
Ovarian Cysts and Fertility
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford explains the different types of cysts, including functional and non-functional cysts. She highlights the differences between endo...
Before Fertility Treatments
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses what you need to know if you are considering or in the midst of fertility treatment. She walks through the key steps in...
PCOS Treatment Questions
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses PCOS treatment options, emphasizing the importance of understanding the normal ovulation process. Letrozole is a common...
Egg and Embryo Freezing: What You Need To Know
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford dives into the topic of fertility preservation. Recognizing the growing need for women to take proactive measures to safeguard th...
Pregnancy Loss, Ectopic Pregnancy, and Implantation Failure
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford addresses various aspects of pregnancy loss, including miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and implantation failure. In this episode...
PCOS vs. CAH - Understanding The Difference
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses PCOS and congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), emphasizing their impact on fertility. She explains the menstrual cycle'...
Fertility Facts, Myths, and Misconceptions
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford covers common fertility myths and misconceptions. She addresses topics like the differences between birth control pills and IUDs,...
Should You Have Your Fertility Tested?
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the importance of fertility testing and the impact of early testing on reproductive decisions. She emphasizes that whil...
Ovarian Reserve Testing - AMH & AFC
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford takes a deep dive into the science of ovarian reserve testing, exploring key indicators like AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) and an...
Why Is Your Period Missing?
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford addresses a listener's question about primary amenorrhea, discussing the absence of periods despite typical puberty signs and nor...
Infertility and The Holidays
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford gives her advice for navigating infertility during the holidays. Whether you are going through infertility or treatment or you h...
Male Fertility Q&A - Morphology, Testicular Cancer, and IUI
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about male fertility. Questions included: I have been trying to get pregnant for 18 months, had a m...
TTC and Fertility Q&A - Ovulation, Testing, Cycle Tracking, and More!
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about TTC and fertility. Questions Answered: If you do a frozen embryo transfer and get pregnant, ...
IVF Q&A - Egg Maturity, Trigger Timing, Protocols, and Egg Freezing
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about various aspects of IVF. Questions Answered: Is priming with birth control necessary for an IVF...
Ovulation Q&A - Spotting, Ovulation Induction, Prolactin, and TTC
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail question about ovulation. Questions Answered: How do high prolactin levels interact with progesterone and othe...
Cycle Tracking and Natural Family Planning
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the importance of cycle tracking for reproductive health, emphasizing its relevance in the current political climate. S...
Navigating Reproductive Health Post-Election
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the impact of the recent election on reproductive health, focusing on IVF and contraceptive options. She reassures list...
Unexpected Outcomes After Fertility Treatments - What Next?
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the emotional and practical challenges of unexpected outcomes in fertility treatments, emphasizing the importance of pr...
Uterus Q&A - TTC, Infertility, Uterine Lining, and Hysteroscopy
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers common questions about the uterus. Questions answered: What are the implications of having uterine scarring now that ...
Egg and Embryo Donation: Introducing Era Embryos
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford provides a comprehensive overview of egg and embryo donation options for those looking to grow their families. She delves into th...
Fertility Q&A - Prolactin, TTC, Endo, PCOS, and More!
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawfords answers fertility questions. Questions Answered: Will slightly elevated prolactin levels impact fertility? If you are married...
Fertility Q&A - Exclusive Newsletter Episode Part 2
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers fertility questions exclusively from newsletter subscribers. Questions Answered: I was on the birth control pill for 13 ...
Should You Take Clomid? Ovulation Induction and Unexplained Fertility
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford addresses a question from an OB/GYN colleague about managing patients with unexplained infertility and high AMH levels. She expl...
Cycle Tracking and Fertility Q&A
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about cycle tracking and fertility. I am a 32-year-old who just got off birth control. Should I see...
IVF, Reproductive Rights, and the Political Landscape
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the complex relationship between IVF and reproductive rights in the current political landscape. She provides an overvi...
Egg Freezing - The Next Steps
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers a question from a listener about what the next steps are after freezing your eggs when you are ready to use them. She cov...
Fertility Q&A - Exclusive Newsletter Episode
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive Q&A episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford answers subscriber questions on a variety of fertility topics, including recurrent pregnancy loss,...
Hormone Q&A - Hormone Testing, Progesterone, and Breastfeeding While TTC
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about hormones. Questions answered: Should FSH, LH, and progesterone be tested during a fertility e...
Perimenopause, Low Ovarian Reserve, and Hormones
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford dives deep into ovarian failure, perimenopause, and hormones. She explores how ovarian function can cease at any age, even before...
Unexplained vs. Undiagnosed Infertility
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the topic of unexplained versus undiagnosed infertility. Unexplained infertility is an official diagnosis when the stan...
Endometriosis Q&A - Fertility, Surgery, Medication, and IVF
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about endometriosis. Questions Answered: TTC soon for second child and have endo. I recently got off ...
Natural Fertility Q&A: Luteal Phase, Spotting, Fecundability, and Ovulation
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about natural fertility and TTC. Questions Answered: Can having retained tissue for a few months ca...
Embryo Transfer Protocols
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the various protocols and considerations surrounding embryo transfers in IVF treatment. She explains the key difference...
Fertility Q&A - AMH, Luteal Phase, Tubal Disease, and IVF Cycles
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your fertility questions sent to the voicemail. Questions Answered: I am having trouble TTC for my second child after ...
Should You Test Your Fertility?
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses testing your fertility and if and when it's something that you should do. She explains the different types of fertilit...
Top Tips For TTC
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses her top tips for trying to get pregnant including coming off birth control, cycle tracking, and lifestyle optimization....
PCOS Q&A - Hormones, Irregular Cycles, and Diagnosis
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemails about PCOS. Questions Answered: How did I get PCOS in the first place? What is the likelihood that my da...
When Is It Time To Do IVF?
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses why and when it may be time to do IVF. IVF allows us to profoundly change your body and it’s environment. It’s imp...
Marijuana, Tobacco, and Fertility
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the data on the impact of marijuana and tobacco use on male and female fertility. Everyone’s body is different theref...
Fertility Q&A - Genetics, Blocked Tubes, Mature Eggs, and Fertility Supplements
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Crawford answers your voicemail questions. Questions answered: How common is infertility among male carriers of the cystic fibrosis gene? How do ...
Fallopian Tubes and Infertility- Can You Get Pregnant With One Tube?
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses whether or not you can get pregnant with one Fallopian tube. There are a lot of misconceptions and myths about the fall...
Lifestyle and Fertility: My Story and Exciting News!
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford shares her fertility story and the decisions she made when it came to lifestyle factors based on research projects she did in fel...
What is BBT? Understanding Basal Body Temperature
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses basal body temperature and dives into how to use this method of fertility awareness to help you get pregnant, understan...
Natural Fertility Q&A: Fertility Testing, AMH, IUDs, and STIs
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about natural fertility. Questions Answered: I have been struggling to get pregnant with second...
Fertility Research Updates: AMH, PCOS, Vitamin D, Periods and the Lunar Cycle
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford reviews three of the latest research studies by Fertility and Sterility. These studies include AMH and Vitamin D, AMH and PCOS, a...
Understanding Your Hormones and Reproductive Health
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses everything you need to know about your hormones and reproductive health. This is your life. This is your body. You dese...
Personalized Fertility Care
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the concept of personalized fertility care. The number one question we get from the audience is questions about your cy...
Fertility Q&A - IVF Part 2
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about IVF. Questions Answered: Only one of my 28 mature eggs made it to blastocyst. Why did my ...
Diet and Male Fertility
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses how diet can impact male fertility. Sperm factors contribute to 40% of infertility. The lifecycle of sperm is 90 days a...
Fertility Q&A- Miscarriage Part 2
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about miscarriage. Miscarriage is so hard and something Dr. Crawford has experienced herself. Underst...
Uterine Fibroids and Infertility
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses uterine fibroids and their impact on fertility. What are the risks? What are the types? Should they be removed? How can...
Fertility Q&A - Ovulation Part 2
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about ovulation and ovulation induction. If you do not understand how ovulation works, it's hard...
Special Edition Part 2 - Understanding Fetal Personhood and IVF
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses what fetal personhood is and how restrictions on IVF can have a huge impact on families. In this special part 2 episode...
Special Edition: Supreme Court Ruling in Alabama - What Are Embryos?
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the supreme court ruling in Alabama. What happened to the families in Alabama is devastating and heartbreaking. Howeve...
PCOS Treatment
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses how to treat PCOS through lifestyle factors and medication. This episode includes lifestyle factors that can impact PC...
Diagnosing PCOS
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford shares what you need to know when it comes to the PCOS diagnosis. PCOS is complicated, but empowering yourself with knowledge is...
What To Know Before Trying To Get Pregnant
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford tells you everything you need to know before trying to conceive. She covers when to stop birth control, cycle tracking, lifestyl...
Fertility Q&A - Miscarriage
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your questions all about miscarriage. Questions answered: Is there a reason to do a second ultrasound after a miscarri...
Very Low AMH and IVF
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses going through IVF with a very low AMH. She also dives deep into research that gives data on live-birth rates of women g...
Fertility and Your Health
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses basic facts about the fertility (male and female) evaluation, your medical history, and warning signs that something el...
The Menstrual Cycle
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford shares a module from her Enhance Your Natural Fertility course all about the menstrual cycle. She explains the brain's important ...