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Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the rising infertility rates in the U.S. and proactive measures to improve fertility.

Infertility is rising in the U.S.—now affecting about one in five couples trying to conceive. In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford joins Mosheh to break down what’s behind the shift—and what people can do to prepare months or even years before trying to get pregnant to improve their fertility.Crawford, a reproductive endocrinologist and host of the As a Woman podcast, is also the author of the new book ⁠The Fertility Formula⁠.She lays out a more proactive approach to understanding fertility and explains how it is closely tied to overall health, including the role of chronic inflammation and its impact on hormones, egg and sperm quality, and pregnancy outcomes. The conversation also looks at factors that often don’t get much attention early on—sleep, stress, diet, and environmental exposures—as well as the role of male fertility, which accounts for roughly half of infertility cases. Crawford also discusses insulin resistance, cannabis use, and how both can affect fertility. It’s a practical look at what’s within your control—and why getting data about your body earlier can help inform decisions down the line. Mosheh Oinounou (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mosheh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) is an Emmy and Murrow…

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