The Pregnancy Doctor: Pregnancy Is Halved Every Year After Age 32! If You Want 2+ Children, DO THIS!
- Jun 3, 2024
- 2:22:47
- Full Episode
Dr Natalie Crawford is a double board-certified fertility doctor. She is also the co-founder of Fora Fertility clinic and Pinnacle Conference, a leadership conference for women in medicine.
00:00 Intro 02:24 You Need To Look After Your Fertility Even Before You Want Children 04:31 We're Struggling More Than Ever To Have Children 07:00 Are We Having Less Sex? 07:47 Sperm Count Is Declining At Scary Risk 10:38 I Had 4 Pregnancy Losses And It's Devastating 13:36 The Stigma Of Infertility 16:15 Infertility Is Not Just A Female Issue, Men Are Affected Too 18:49 Understanding The Basics Of Fertility 22:26 Environmental Factors Affecting Male And Female Fertility 26:32 Are Phones And Laptops Bad For Fertility? 29:40 Heat And Infertility 30:15 What Testosterone Replacement Therapy Does To Your Sperm 31:45 The Egg Vault 35:25 Egg Production And Anomalies 42:41 Regret, Hindsight Of Patients And What You Can Do 47:16 What Has Changed Since Our Parents 49:06 The Effects Of An Unhealthy Lifestyle 54:07 Sleep Is Crucial In Your Reproductive Hormone System 55:07 How Stress Impacts Fertility 57:14 The Best Diets For Good Fertility 59:11 How Dairy Impacts Your Fertility 01:01:05 You Need To Understand The Reproductive Cycle To Know How Exercise Impacts It 01:10:58 Menstrual Irregularities And What's Normal 01:16:57 How Long Does It Take To Get Pregnant? 01:17:50 When Trying To Have Children Sex Can Become A Chore 01:21:43 Purchasing Sperm From The Black Market 01:24:48 PCOS Explained 01:30:59 PCOS Diagnosis 01:33:50 Link Between PCOS & Endometrial Cancer 01:37:02 What Is Endometriosis & How Do You Know You Have It 01:43:55 What Happens When You Come Off The Pill And Want To Have Children 01:46:25 Advice For People With Endometriosis And PCOS, If They Want To Have Children 01:49:36 Getting Started With Freezing Eggs And Embryos And Success Rate 01:55:15 The Cost Of Fertility Procedures 01:56:40 IVF Stigma 01:58:42 Ads 01:59:32 When To Think About Fertility Treatment 02:01:54 Dummies Guide To IVF 02:06:38 Myths Of Conception 02:08:54 Best Sex Position To Get Pregnant 02:10:33 Is Birth Control Healthy? 02:13:36 What Can People Do If They Struggle With Infertility? 02:15:40 Last Guest Question
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Brief Summary
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses fertility, infertility rates, and lifestyle factors affecting reproductive health, emphasizing early intervention and education.
Key points
- Understanding Fertility. Dr. Natalie Crawford explains the importance of understanding fertility earlier in life.
- Sperm Counts Declining. Sperm counts have reduced by 50% over the last 50 years, raising concerns about male fertility.
- The Vault Analogy. Understanding female fertility through the 'vault' analogy illustrates egg depletion over time.
- Regret and Fertility Testing. Testing ovarian reserve can help women make informed decisions about their fertility.
- Diet's Role in Fertility. Dietary choices can greatly influence fertility, especially processed foods and red meat.
- The Role of Exercise in Fertility. Exercise helps regulate hormones and improve fertility for both men and women.
Episode highlights
- Understanding FertilityDr. Natalie Crawford explains the importance of understanding fertility earlier in life.“Infertility starts much earlier in the decisions we make.”3:47Jun 3, 2024
- Sperm Counts DecliningSperm counts have reduced by 50% over the last 50 years, raising concerns about male fertility.“This is horrifying!”22:40Jun 3, 2024
- The Vault AnalogyUnderstanding female fertility through the 'vault' analogy illustrates egg depletion over time.“Imagine that there is a vault of your eggs.”32:48Jun 3, 2024
- Regret and Fertility TestingTesting ovarian reserve can help women make informed decisions about their fertility.“You might freeze your eggs or try to get pregnant sooner.”45:59Jun 3, 2024
- Diet's Role in FertilityDietary choices can greatly influence fertility, especially processed foods and red meat.“Processed meats impact fertility; red meats appear to impact both sperm and egg quality.”57:38Jun 3, 2024
- The Role of Exercise in FertilityExercise helps regulate hormones and improve fertility for both men and women.“Exercise can be extremely beneficial for your fertility.”1:08:42Jun 3, 2024
- Understanding Normal Menstrual CyclesA normal period is predictable, varying between individuals in cycle length.“A normal period is one that is regular and predictable.”1:11:42Jun 3, 2024
- Understanding PCOSPCOS is a disease that can affect women regardless of weight, leading to infertility.“It's a disease and you may not ever get to a place where you can reliably ovulate.”1:30:34Jun 3, 2024
