Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses planning your family and when to have kids. She tells you her story of becoming a parent and what that looked like in medical training. Natalie also shares what she wishes she would’ve prioritized when it comes to health before trying to get pregnant. 

In this week’s Fertility In The News, Natalie responds to Ricki Lake’s clip claiming the birth control pill causes early menopause and explains why this is “fake news.” She also goes over the variety of reasons someone may take the birth control pill.

Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake.What is your advice for recovering from a miscarriage, specifically a blighted ovum? How often do you see Ashermann’s syndrome after a pregnancy ending in D&C? How do you deal with an azoospermia diagnosis? How many rounds of Letrozole should I do before moving on to a different treatment while TTC with PCOS? Do you use Clomid or Letrozole days 5-9 even if your periods are irregular?

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!      

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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