Fertility Q&A: Semen Analysis, Embryo Grading, Inflammation, and More!

Dr. Natalie Crawford gathered the best fertility questions you left on her voicemail in this special Q&A episode! There are often so many fertility questions that go unanswered and Natalie is here to be a trusted source for your questions and concerns regarding fertility. Questions answered: What are the IVF success rates without removing hydrosylpinx? My partner's semen analysis says 0% motility and low sperm counts. Has anyone been able to increase scores enough to do IUI? Does embryo grading matter if you are doing PGT-A testing? Is there testing to determine if inflammation played a role in recurrent pregnancy loss? What role do autoimmune disorders play in fertility? Is silicon something you should stay away from using, similar to plastics? What are your thoughts on the advice to eat red meat if you’re anemic? We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up! Learn more about The Enhance Your Natural Fertility Course Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week’s For Fertility’s Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today! Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you: Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping. Liquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% off BetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month. Athena Club-Go to athenaclub.com and use code AAW for 25% off your first order. If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices