Estrogen Isn't the Enemy: The Women's Longevity Conversation We're Not Having (Yet) with Dr. Natalie Crawford
About this episode
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the importance of fertility preparation and hormone health for women's longevity.
Dr. Natalie Crawford (board-certified OBGYN + REI fertility specialist) shares why fertility starts in "trimester zero," how inflammation impacts egg + sperm quality, and how to avoid pricey IVF add-ons that aren't backed by solid science. You'll walk away with: The key labs to track, the biggest lifestyle levers for both partners (including cannabis), and the hormone-testing mistakes that can accidentally act like birth control. Want protocols built specifically for women, live coaching, and real talk about peptides and longevity? That's what The LongHer Life is for. Private. Uncensored. Ongoing. https://biohackingbrittany.com/pages/longherlife WE TALK ABOUT: 10:55 - Using the "inflammation lens" to improve hormones, egg quality, and IVF outcomes 13:20 - Building trimester zero prep that supports both egg and sperm health 17:00 - Turning fertility into a true team sport with real male partner involvement 20:55 - Using data (not nagging) to address male resistance and hidden exposures 24:55 - Understanding ovarian health as a core lever for women's longevity 29:55 - Why pregnancy doesn't "pause" egg loss and what actually matters for menopause timing 31:50 - Rethinking HRT timing…
People in this episode
Host: Brittany Ford
Guest: Dr. Natalie Crawford
Topics covered
- fertility
- hormones
- inflammation
- IVF
- women's health
- longevity
Keywords
- fertility
- hormones
- IVF
- inflammation
- egg quality
- menopause
- HRT
- cannabis
- lifestyle
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The LongHer Life
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