Dr. Natalie Crawford: The Fertility Formula. How to Optimize Your Reproductive Health.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford, a double board-certified fertility physician and reproductive endocrinologist, to break down what’s really going on when it comes to fertility.

We go beyond the basics and dive into how hormones, inflammation, lifestyle, and environmental factors all influence reproductive health and what you can actually do about it.

This is a powerful, science-backed conversation for any woman navigating midlife, thinking about fertility, or simply wanting to better understand her body.

How hormones regulate ovulation and what can disrupt it.
The hidden role of chronic inflammation in fertility decline.
Why your gut microbiome matters for hormone balance.
Environmental toxins and their impact on reproductive health.
Stress, cortisol, and how they affect your chances of conceiving.
The truth about age, egg quality, and what’s still in your control.
Practical tools for tracking ovulation and optimizing fertility.
A couple-focused approach to fertility, because it’s not just on women.
The rising rates of infertility and why it matters.
Sauna and cold exposure and whether they support or hinder fertility.

“Women have more agency over their health.”
The gut plays a huge role in hormone metabolism.
Chronic inflammation can accelerate damage to egg quality.
Fertility isn’t just about age. Lifestyle factors matter more than most people think.

Find Dr. Natalie at:

Instagram: @nataliecrawfordmd
Website: Natalie Crawford MD
Book: The Fertility Formula.

If you’re looking to take control of your health, understand your body, and optimise your longevity, this episode is for you.

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