
Mini Stim IVF
04/02/23 • 40 min
Dr. Natalie Crawford explains minimal stimulation IVF also known as mini stim IVF or “natural” IVF. When does it make sense to do minimal stimulation IVF? It’s important to understand your options and what is best for you when it comes to your goals and how you want to get there. She also warns you about the marketing tactics you may see and why many of them are making false claims.
We have decided to move 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!
Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. I am diagnosed with DOR and my estrogen levels are low- how can I increase my estrogen? What is your opinion on taking metformin for insulin resistance? Is it normal for your AMH to go from 20 to 9 in a year? Can endometriomas go away or shrink and can they be diagnosed by ultrasound?
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.
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.
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Dr. Natalie Crawford explains minimal stimulation IVF also known as mini stim IVF or “natural” IVF. When does it make sense to do minimal stimulation IVF? It’s important to understand your options and what is best for you when it comes to your goals and how you want to get there. She also warns you about the marketing tactics you may see and why many of them are making false claims.
We have decided to move 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!
Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. I am diagnosed with DOR and my estrogen levels are low- how can I increase my estrogen? What is your opinion on taking metformin for insulin resistance? Is it normal for your AMH to go from 20 to 9 in a year? Can endometriomas go away or shrink and can they be diagnosed by ultrasound?
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.
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.
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Cycle Tracking and Hormone Imbalance
Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down cycle tracking methods and what is normal when it comes to your cycle. This episode is for you if you are trying to conceive or plan to begin that journey in the near future. She also discusses PCOS, luteal phase deficiency, and other reasons why your hormone levels or cycles may be irregular.
We have decided to move 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!
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.
BetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW to get 10% off your first month
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
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What To Do With Your Embryos
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers what you should do with your embryos if you no longer need them. She goes over embryo storage, your options, and how abortion laws impact your embryos and IVF. All clinics have different contracts when it comes to embryo storage and what they do with them if you forget to make your payment. If you are doing IVF or did IVF in the past and have embryos left, this episode is for you.
We have decided to move 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!
Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. Is it possible to have a healthy pregnancy after an Asherman’s diagnosis? Anything I should do differently to get pregnant after a miscarriage? Can a cervical polyp cause infertility or miscarriage? What are your thoughts on melatonin while TTC? When is a pregnancy test after an IVF transfer?
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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.
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