The Gut 360 Podcast
Episode 43: Dr Natalie Crawford: Fertility, PCOS, Egg Freezing, Inflammation + What To Know Before TTC
This episode dives into the connection between inflammation, insulin resistance and fertility, why PCOS is often misunderstood, what “trimester zero” really means, and the lifestyle habits that can genuinely support hormone health and conception.
We also explore egg freezing, male fertility, environmental toxins, stress, sleep, exercise, and how fertility is often a reflection of overall health.
Whether you are thinking about your future fertility, currently trying to conceive, navigating PCOS, or simply want to better understand your body, this episode is packed with empowering, practical insight.
In this episode, we cover:
Dr Natalie Crawford’s personal fertility journey and how it shaped the way she cares for patients
Why insulin resistance can silently impact ovulation, egg quality and implantation
The link between inflammation and PCOS
Common myths and misunderstandings around fertility and PCOS
What “trimester zero” means and why preconception health matters
The most impactful lifestyle habits to support fertility naturally
What an anti-inflammatory approach to eating looks like without becoming restrictive
How sleep and circadian rhythm influence hormones and reproductive health
Exercise and fertility: finding the balance
Stress, inflammation and fertility without guilt or blame
Egg freezing and what women should understand earlier about fertility and age
Male fertility and the overlooked role of sperm health
Environmental toxins and the simple swaps actually worth making
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Natalie Crawford, MD is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin,
Texas. Dr. Crawford is CEO and co-founder of Pinnacle, a professional network for women in medicine. She completed her undergraduate at Auburn University obtaining a degree in Nutrition Science, Medical School at UTMB, OBGYN Residency at UTSW, and REI Fellowship at UNC, concurrently obtaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research. Dr. Crawford is a digital health educator on social media, YouTube, and hosts the podcast “As a Woman” with over 6 million downloads. Her debut book, “The Fertility Formula” was released by Penguin Random House.
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