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As a Woman

Natalie Crawford, MD

300 episodes

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.

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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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  1. Alzheimer’s Risk in Women: How to Protect Your Brain with Neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola

    · 55 min

    Nearly two thirds of people living with Alzheimer’s disease are women, and changes in the brain can begin a decade or more before symptoms appear. What does that mean for the choices you make in your 30s, 40s and 50s,…

  2. How to Get Better Sleep and Support Your Hormonal Health with Dr. Andrea Matsumura

    · 48 min · S3 E71

    Are you getting enough sleep but still waking up exhausted? Or struggling to fall asleep while your mind won’t switch off? Better sleep starts with understanding what may be getting in the way, including the two-way…

  3. The Gut-Hormone Connection: How Hormones Affect Your Digestion with Cynthia Thurlow

    · 50 min · S3 E70

    Why are you feeling more bloated, struggling with digestion, or noticing changes in your metabolism when your usual habits haven’t changed? During perimenopause and menopause, symptoms that seem unrelated may be part…

  4. What PMOS & Endometriosis Reveal About Your Health with Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi & Mary Alice Haney

    · 1 h 09 min · S3 E69

    Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and endometriosis can affect far more than periods or fertility. What can irregular cycles, insulin resistance,…

  5. Fertility Q&A: IVF Add-Ons, Sperm DNA Testing, and More

    · 23 min · S3 E68

    Which IVF add-ons and fertility tests are actually worth considering, and what should you know before your next embryo transfer? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD,…

  6. Food Toxins & Fertility: What Actually Matters with Nutritionist Courtney Swan

    · 43 min · S3 E68

    Food labels can make almost anything look healthy, but what is actually in the food we eat? With growing concerns about ultra processed foods, additives, seed oils, and pesticides, many women are left wondering what…

  7. How to Get Pregnant After Age 35

    · 30 min · S3 E66

    Trying to conceive and wondering whether it is too late to get pregnant after 35? Being labeled “advanced maternal age” can make one birthday feel like a fertility cliff. But trying to get pregnant at 35 and 40 are not…

  8. Endometriosis: What Nobody Tells You About Symptoms, Treatment, and Fertility with Dr. Mallory Stuparich

    · 55 min · S3 E65

    Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 women, yet diagnosis can still take years. Some women experience debilitating period pain or GI symptoms, while others have little obvious pain and first encounter…

  9. Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Why Your Period Disappears and How to Get It Back

    · 30 min · S3 E64

    Your period has disappeared, but pregnancy and menopause are not the reason. Could stress, underfueling, or exercise be disrupting your brain-ovary connection, and what does your body need before your cycle can…

  10. Fertility Q&A: Failed IVF Transfers, IUI, Embryo Banking, and More

    · 24 min · S3 E63

    How do you know when to continue the same fertility treatment and when it is time to change course? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD, answers your questions about failed…

  11. Perimenopause Symptoms: The Early Signs You May Not Recognize with Dr. Alicia Robbins

    · 39 min · S3 E62

    Your periods are still regular and your labs may even look “normal.” So why aren’t you sleeping? Why has your mood changed? And why do you suddenly feel like a different version of yourself? In this episode of the As…

  12. Egg Quality: Can You Improve It Naturally in 90 Days? What Actually Helps?

    · 26 min · S3 E61

    Your eggs begin developing months before ovulation. So what can you actually do during that window to improve your egg quality? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Natalie…

  13. Will You Ever Want Sex Again? Low Libido, Hormones & Desire with Dr. Kelly Casperson

    · 52 min · S3 E60

    Low libido in women is often blamed on stress, aging, or relationship problems, but changes in desire may begin years before menopause and can involve hormones, medications, pain, sleep, blood flow, and the difference…

  14. FERTILITY Q&A: Ovulation, Recurrent Loss, IUI, PMOS, and More

    · 26 min · S3 E59

    When your cycles are regular, your ultrasound looks normal, or you have been pregnant before, how do you know when it is time to look deeper? Fertility testing does not always give you the whole picture. An LH surge…

  15. The Biggest Birth Control Myths (and What's Actually True) with Dr. Fran Haydanek

    · 53 min · S3 E58

    For decades, women were handed a birth control prescription and sent home. Side effects were minimized. Questions were met with reassurance instead of real information. That left a vacuum, and into that vacuum poured a…

  16. The Biggest Fertility Myths That Could Delay Pregnancy

    · 27 min · S3 E57

    Host Dr. Natalie Crawford dives straight into the heavy cloud of misinformation surrounding reproductive health to uncover the real science behind your body. In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, she unmasks the…

  17. What Pregnancy Reveals About Your Hormonal Future with Dr. Amanda Horton

    · 44 min · S3 E56

    Host Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with Double Board certified maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Amanda Horton to unpack the hidden biological reality behind pregnancy complications. This episode cuts through the…

  18. Sperm Health and Male Fertility

    · 32 min · S3 E55

    If you have ever assumed that navigating fertility is a journey meant solely for the female body, this conversation is here to completely change your perspective. Host Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down the stark…

  19. What Nobody Tells You About Bringing Home a Newborn with Dr. Ari Brown

    · 54 min · S3 E54

    Bringing home a newborn can feel like stepping into a world you are completely unprepared for, whether your road to parenthood was seamless or shaped by years of fertility treatments. In this episode, host Dr. Natalie…

  20. Fertility Q&A: PMOS (Formerly PCOS), Endometriosis, IUI vs IVF & More

    · 25 min · S3 E53

    Navigating the complex world of reproductive health can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to sort through the confusion alone. In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford and Emily Whitlock…

  21. Sleep and Fertility: How Rest Shapes Your Reproductive Health

    · 25 min · S3 E52

    Welcome back to the As a Woman podcast, where host Dr. Natalie Crawford dives deep into a fundamental health pillar that many of us are guilty of sacrificing: sleep. In this episode, Dr. Crawford is joined by her own…

  22. The Rise of Breast Cancer in Young Women with Dr. Sangeetha Kolluri

    · 51 min · S3 E51

    In this episode, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with board-certified breast surgeon Dr. Sangeetha Kolluri to unpack a vital conversation around the rising rates of breast cancer diagnoses…

  23. Fertility Q&A: Low AMH, Cycle Syncing Workouts, Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, and More

    · 28 min · S3 E50

    On this week’s episode of the As a Woman podcast, host Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by special guest Emily Whitlock for a rapid-fire Fertility Q&A session. Together, they dive deep into the often misunderstood and…

  24. Failed IVF Cycles

    · 27 min · S3 E49

    In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, host Dr. Natalie Crawford dives deep into the devastating reality of failed IVF cycles to explain why a negative result is not a personal failure, but rather a critical piece…

  25. Can You Have It All? Ambition, Identity, and the Fertility Timeline with Brooke Taylor

    · 43 min · S3 E48

    High-achieving women often have everything on paper: the prestigious title, the corner office, the growing family, yet still feel a haunting emptiness inside. In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with Brooke…

  26. Top Mistakes When Trying to Conceive

    · 24 min · S3 E47

    Host Natalie Crawford, MD, dives deep into the gap between being "educated" and being "informed" when it comes to your own body. This episode is a direct response to the heartbreaking phrase she hears most in her…

  27. The Mental Load of Trying to Conceive and Infertility | Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

    · 43 min · S3 E46

    In this episode, host Natalie sits down with board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshman to dismantle the toxic "wellness" culture that leaves women feeling more exhausted than when they started. They explore the…

  28. 5 Fertility Non‑Negotiables

    · 27 min · S3 E45

    When we face challenges with getting pregnant, it’s easy to feel like a passenger in a car with no control over the destination. In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down why fertility isn't just a matter of…

  29. Fertility Q&A: DHEA, TTC Skincare, Lean PCOS, Semen Analysis and more

    · 15 min

    Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. • What is your current interpretation of the scientific evidence on DHEA supplementation for women with low ovarian reserve and…

  30. Why Failing First No Longer Works for Fertility

    · 25 min · S3 E44

    In this solo episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford pulls back the curtain on why the current fertility system asks women to “fail first” before offering help and why she’s no longer accepting that as the norm. Drawing from…

  31. Fertility Q&A: Hormones, Male Factor, IVF Challenges & More

    · 13 min

    Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. • I’ve been on the progesterone-only pill for three years due to other medical concerns, and I recently stopped taking it…

  32. Fertility Q&A: Inflammation, Hormones, Cycle Tracking & More

    · 37 min · S3 E43

    Whether you’re just starting to think about your future family or you’ve been navigating the frustrating "one out of eight" (now one out of five) statistics for years, this conversation is for you. Host Dr. Natalie…

  33. Fertility Q&A: Endometriosis, PCOS, Ectopic Pregnancy & More

    · 10 min

    Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. • I’m on Lupron for suspected endometriosis and have been on suppression for almost two months, but I’m noticing vaginal…

  34. Why Thyroid Treatment Isn’t Working | McCall McPherson PA-C

    · 50 min · S3 E42

    The medical system often reduces your thyroid—the engine of your metabolism, mood, and fertility—to a single number: TSH. In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with thyroid expert and Modern Thyroid Clinic…

  35. Fertility Q&A: Secondary Infertility, Birth Control Effects, Metabolic Health & More

    · 13 min

    Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. • I’ve been trying to conceive for a year for our third child. We’re both 35, live a very health-focused lifestyle, and I’ve…

  36. How to Calm Your Nervous System | Elena Brower

    · 49 min · S3 E41

    Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with Elena Brower to discuss the literal "rinsing" of the brain that happens when we finally stop moving. They explore how meditation, rest, and genuine presence can transform the way we…

  37. Fertility Q&A: IVF Success Rates, Transfer Protocols, Autoimmune Infertility, and More

    · 15 min

    Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. • I’m almost 35 and currently going through IVF. I have PCOS and insulin resistance and have had four early miscarriages despite…

  38. The Shocking Truth About Insulin Resistance And Your Hormones

    · 31 min · S3 E40

    Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down the profound, often overlooked connection between what ends up on your dinner plate and the cellular environment where life begins. As a former nutrition major and a fertility…

  39. Fertility Q&A: Prenatal Vitamins, IVF Labs, Pregnancy Spacing & More

    · 12 min

    Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. 1. When taking a prenatal vitamin, how should we interpret the amount of choline listed on the label? If a prenatal lists 300 mg…

  40. The #1 Mistake People Make When a Friend Struggles With Infertility | Alison Cheperdak

    · 43 min · S3 E39

    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 season of loss and lack of control. In this episode, host Dr. Natalie…

  41. Fertility Q&A: OHSS, Short Luteal Phase, Pregnancy Timing & More

    · 17 min

    Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. • I’m preparing for IVF and have heard about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). What steps can be taken during treatment…

  42. How Long Does It Really Take to Get Pregnant?

    · 33 min · S3 E38

    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 question she hears every single day. She explores why the rate of…

  43. Fertility Q&A: Miscarriage, Low AMH, PCOS & More

    · 19 min

    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…

  44. How Your Daily Habits Shape Longevity and Fertility | Dawn Mussallem, DO

    · 59 min · S3 E37

    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,…

  45. Fertility Q&A - Male Fertility, Long Periods, FET, and More

    · 12 min · Bonus

    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…

  46. How Endocrine Disruptors Impact Your Fertility

    · 26 min

    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…

  47. Fertility Q&A - Alcohol, Low Estrogen, CoQ10, and More

    · 8:53 · Bonus

    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…

  48. PMS, PMDD, & Your Brain | Dr. Sarah Hill

    · 57 min · S3 E35

    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 Crawford sits down with award-winning researcher and psychologist Dr.…

  49. Fertility Q&A - Morphology, RPL, Fertility Trackers, and More

    · 12 min · Bonus

    Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.1. Husband has low sperm morphology. IUI didn’t work—how much does morphology really matter? 2. After 5 losses and 2 years trying,…

  50. Embryo Transfer: IVF Prep & Protocols

    · 34 min · S3 E34

    Perfect for anyone undergoing IVF, this episode explains frozen embryo transfer (FET) protocols, IVF timelines, and how to prepare for transfer day. Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, simplifies the…

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