Female Hormone Health, Fertility & Vitality | Dr. Natalie Crawford

About this video

Dr. Natalie Crawford, an obstetrician-gynecologist specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, gives what Huberman calls a master class on female hormones and fertility from development in utero through menopause. Dr. Crawford discusses the timing of puberty and what it means for later fertility, hormonal and non-hormonal birth control and their relationship to long-term fertility, and ways of measuring fertility and egg count. She also covers egg retrieval and freezing, in vitro fertilization, and nutrition and supplementation for fertility, pregnancy, and hormone health generally. In the excerpted discussion, Dr. Crawford argues that learning about low ovarian reserve early can change decisions, for example prompting egg freezing or trying to conceive sooner, and she recommends that clinicians ask patients who may want pregnancy someday about testing and preservation options rather than simply waiting.

Key takeaways

• Dr. Crawford teaches about female hormones and fertility from in utero development through menopause.
• Dr. Crawford discusses hormonal and non-hormonal birth control and how they may or may not relate to long-term fertility.
• Dr. Crawford argues that learning about low ovarian reserve early can change decisions about egg freezing or timing pregnancy.
• Dr. Crawford recommends asking patients who want future pregnancy about fertility testing at routine visits.
• Huberman notes the episode also covers egg retrieval, IVF, nutrition, and supplementation for fertility and pregnancy.

Episode details: published November 13, 2023 · 605.8K views · 3:27:34 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The science and protocols described are Andrew Huberman’s, presented for education — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.

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