As a Woman
Episodes
Fertility Q&A: IVF Success Rates, Transfer Protocols, Autoimmune Infertility, and More
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. I’m almost 35 and currently going through IVF. I have P...
The Shocking Truth About Insulin Resistance And Your Hormones
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down the profound, often overlooked connection between what ends up on your dinner plate and the cellular environment wher...
Fertility Q&A: Prenatal Vitamins, IVF Labs, Pregnancy Spacing & More
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. 1. When taking a prenatal vitamin, how should we interpret th...
The #1 Mistake People Make When a Friend Struggles With Infertility | Alison Cheperdak
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It isn’t about being an expert on the medical details of infertility; it is about being a phenomenal, loving advocate for someone walking through a ...
Fertility Q&A: OHSS, Short Luteal Phase, Pregnancy Timing & More
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. I’m preparing for IVF and have heard about ovarian hype...
How Long Does It Really Take to Get Pregnant?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How long does it actually take to get pregnant? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down the data behind the questi...
Fertility Q&A: Miscarriage, Low AMH, PCOS & more
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. I’m 35, had a healthy pregnancy in 2022 followed by thr...
How Your Daily Habits Shape Longevity and Fertility | Dawn Mussallem, DO
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 podcas...
Fertility Q&A - Male Fertility, Long Periods, FET, and More
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
How Endocrine Disruptors Impact Your Fertility
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 En...
Fertility Q&A - Alcohol, Low Estrogen, CoQ10, and More
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. 1. I’m wondering how alcohol affects male and female fertil...
PMS, PMDD, & Your Brain | Dr. Sarah Hill
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like a different person during your luteal phase? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, board-certified fertility doctor Dr. Natalie Cr...
Fertility Q&A - Morphology, RPL, Fertility Trackers, and More
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.1. Husband has low sperm morphology. IUI didn’t work—how mu...
Embryo Transfer: IVF Prep & Protocols
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Perfect for anyone undergoing IVF, this episode explains frozen embryo transfer (FET) protocols, IVF timelines, and how to prepare for transfer day. ...
Fertility Q&A - Heavy Periods, Asherman's, High AMH, and More!
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. Questions Answered: 1. Not TTC yet but has very heavy bleedin...
Muscle as Medicine: Strength Training for Hormonal Health | Gabrielle Lyon, MD
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with physician and muscle-centric medicine expert Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to explore why skeletal muscle is a powerful drive...
Fertility Q&A - IVF, GLP1s, IUI, and More!
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. Questions Answered: 1. A 30-year-old in a same-sex couple wi...
Hormone Truths Every Woman Needs to Know
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, breaks down how your hormones shift across your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond, and what you can actu...
Fertility Q&A - Periods, Varicocele, PCOS, and More
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. Questions Answered: 1. Not TTC yet. Very heavy periods ...
The Gut–Hormone Connection: Fiber, Microbiome & Fertility | Will Bulsiewicz, MD
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to explain how gut health, inflammation, and hormones are connected—and wha...
Fertility Q&A - TTC, Male Fertility, Endo, and More
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. Questions Answered: 1. How can I support my fertility now ...
Nutrition and PCOS: Treating Insulin Resistance with Food | Cory Ruth RDN
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by registered dietitian and PCOS specialist Cory Ruth, author of “PCOS Is My Power,” to explain how PCOS, blood sug...
How Stress Affects Your Hormones and Fertility
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, unpacks how stress communicates with your brain and ovaries—and how that relationship can shape...
Why Your Fertility Matters Now (Even If You’re Not Ready Yet)
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, reframes fertility as a key health signal, not just about getting pregnant. Whether you want kids...
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...