Fertility Q&A - Low AMH, Hypothyroidism, Inflammation, and More!

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. Questions Answered: 1. I’m 36 with an AMH of 1.1 and want three kids. I’ve lost 50 lbs on a GLP-1 but still have a BMI of 42. Should I try naturally now or focus on optimization first, and what’s the best plan for three healthy pregnancies? 2. I’ve been trying to conceive for 10 months and have a family history of Hashimoto’s. How does hypothyroidism affect fertility, and how can it be managed while trying to get pregnant? 3. I’m 40 with DOR (AMH 0.6, AFC 3–5) and about to start IVF. Is a dual stimulation approach right for me, should I bank embryos before transfer, and how many embryos are typically needed for one live birth? 4. I’m starting IVF for the first time. How important is the embryologist, and is it appropriate to meet them or tour the lab without overstepping? 5. I’m 33 with stage 4 endometriosis, prior excision surgeries, endometriomas, and a uterine polyp. What should I look for in an REI, and how can I reduce inflammation before egg retrieval and embryo transfer? Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! ⁠⁠https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book⁠⁠ Want your questions answered on the next episode? ⁠Ask them here!⁠ https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/qa-... ------------------------------ Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD is a double board certified OBGYN and REI, and co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas. She is the author of The Fertility Formula, on presale now! COME SAY HI!!! Blog: nataliecrawfordmd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecraw... TikTok:   / nataliecrawfordmd   Twitter: https://twitter.com/ncrawfordmd?lang=en Facebook:   / nataliecrawfordmd   Email: [email protected] THE FERTILITY FORMULA: Pre-order now! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book FORA FERTILITY: forafertilityaustin.com 715 W 34th Street, Austin, TX 78705 To become a patient: email [email protected] or call 512-956-5006 Listen to the AS A WOMAN PODCAST here: ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/12IYOLH... ---------- #fertility #fertilitydoctor #nataliecrawfordmd #doctor #asawoman Sharing fertility facts to educate women about trying to conceive, getting pregnant, ovulation, fertility treatments, IUI, IVF, becoming a doctor, life as a woman in medicine, and more.