Fertility Q&A: Inflammation, Hormones, Cycle Tracking & More

About this episode

Dr. Natalie Crawford and Emily Whitlock discuss fertility, cycle tracking, and the science behind conception.

Whether you’re just starting to think about your future family or you’ve been navigating the frustrating "one out of eight" (now one out of five) statistics for years, this conversation is for you. Host Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with Emily Whitlock to peel back the curtain on the science of conception and the launch of Natalie’s new book, The Fertility Formula. This episode is all about moving past the "eyes glazed over" medical jargon to give you a clear, actionable roadmap for your reproductive health - because you can’t make empowered decisions on data you don’t actually have. We talk about: • What the first chapter is about and why it is the start of the book • Important study findings • Why infertility rates are increasing • My personal favorite way to track my cycle And more! What You’ll Learn: The Weather and the Runway: Why a specific "biological hailstorm" might be the hidden culprit behind communication breakdowns between your brain and your ovaries. The Modern Inflammatory Storm: Exploring the shift in infertility rates and how our current environment dictates everything from sperm counts to miscarriage risk. The 20% Accuracy Trap: Why relying solely on a period…

People in this episode

Host: Natalie Crawford

Guest: Emily Whitlock

Topics covered

• fertility
• reproductive health
• cycle tracking
• hormones
• infertility
• inflammation

Keywords

• fertility
• infertility rates
• cycle tracking
• hormones
• inflammation
• reproductive health
• The Fertility Formula

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Fertility Formula

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