The Fertility Formula | The Truth About IVF, Egg Freezing & Hormone Health with Dr. Natalie Crawford

Board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Natalie Crawford joins Tess to unpack the science behind fertility, egg quality, hormones and reproductive health. From understanding your AMH levels and whether you should get tested early, to the truth about IVF, egg freezing and the lifestyle factors that genuinely impact fertility, this episode is packed with practical, empowering advice every woman should know. Rather than creating fear, Dr. Crawford shares the knowledge to help you make informed decisions about your health and future.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why fertility is one of the biggest indicators of your overall health
• The difference between egg quantity and egg quality
• What AMH levels actually mean (and why they don't tell the full story)
• Should you get fertility testing before trying for a baby?
• What's considered a healthy follicle count at different ages
• The truth about IVF and egg freezing
• Can you improve your egg quality naturally?
• The lifestyle habits that have the biggest impact on fertility
• Why inflammation plays such a significant role in reproductive health
• How stress, sleep, exercise and nutrition affect your hormones
• Why male fertility is just as important as female fertility
• How testosterone supplementation can impact sperm health
• Should your partner prepare for pregnancy too?
• Tracking ovulation correctly (and why most apps get it wrong)
• The biggest misconceptions around hormonal contraception
• PCOS, endometriosis and when painful periods aren't "normal"
• The five fertility non-negotiables every woman should know
• The future of fertility medicine and having children later in life

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