Fertility Collapse: Why It’s Harder Than Ever to Have a Baby

Today I’m joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford, a board-certified OB/GYN, reproductive endocrinologist, and co-founder of Fora Fertility, for a deep conversation on women’s health, fertility, and the future of reproductive medicine. We explore Dr. Crawford’s personal journey and what she learned as both a patient and physician, and how those experiences transformed the way she cares for others. From AMH testing and egg freezing to cycle tracking and environmental toxins, Dr. Crawford breaks down what women need to know about fertility at every stage of life. She also shares her perspective on why infertility rates are rising, the overlooked role of inflammation and lifestyle, and how to proactively approach testing and treatment. We talk about birth control myths, PCOS, declining sperm counts, and why fertility is one of the most important markers of overall health. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 02:15 – Dr. Crawford’s personal fertility journey & miscarriages 07:07 – Discovering inflammation, toxins & celiac connection 09:56 – Rising infertility rates & sperm count decline 12:18 – Cycle tracking, wearables & hormone testing 15:11 – AMH testing & why it’s controversial 20:14 – Fertility testing, anatomy & semen analysis 26:26 – Patient stories & whole-body fertility approach 34:17 – Environmental toxins & endocrine disruptors 40:09 – Egg quality, biological age & lifestyle factors 46:28 – Advanced strategies: red light therapy, IVF testing, add-ons 56:00 – Birth control myths & fertility impact 01:04:09 – Menopause, genetics & shifting timelines 01:12:01 – Fertility myths & misconceptions 01:16:07 – Prenatal vitamins, folate vs. methylfolate debate 01:21:18 – PCOS explained & why diagnosis matters 01:28:36 – Closing thoughts, book & where to find Dr. Crawford Dr. Natalie Crawford's Socials: YouTube:    / @nataliecrawfordmd   IG:   / nataliecrawfordmd   TikTok:   / ucrzamib-dwuvpjuc0bkhwzg   Website: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/ X: https://x.com/ncrawfordmd?lang=en Facebook:   / nataliecrawfordmd   Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Kayla's social + website: Instagram:   / kaylabarnes   TikTok:   / femalelongevity   Twitter: https://x.com/femalelongevity Website: https://www.kaylabarnes.com Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com Become a Member of Kayla's Female Longevity Membership: https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/...