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As a Woman

As a Woman

By: Natalie Crawford MD
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Summary
 The Fertility, Hormones, and Health Podcast with Dr. Natalie Crawford Navigating your hormones shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Hosted by double board-certified fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford, this podcast cuts through the noise to bring you science-backed insights on fertility, hormone health, and reproductive wellness without the overwhelm. Whether you're trying to conceive, managing a diagnosis like PCOS or endometriosis, or simply want to understand your cycle and feel better in your body, you're in the right place. From IVF to perimenopause, egg quality to inflammation, each episode delivers real education and actionable tools plus expert interviews and powerful patient stories. This is your trusted resource for the truth about your body and your roadmap to feeling empowered in your health as a woman. Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Natalie Crawford MD, As a Woman Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.Natalie Crawford, MD Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Hormones and Skin: What to Do About Acne, Dryness, and Hair Loss with Dr. Kristina Collins

    Hormones and Skin: What to Do About Acne, Dryness, and Hair Loss with Dr. Kristina Collins
    10 Nov 2026
    Your jawline acne keeps coming back, or your hair part is getting wider. When is it time to change what you’re doing, and when is it worth asking what’s behind the change? In this episode of As a Woman, Dr. Natalie Crawford and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kristina Collins explain what to look for and what you can do as your skin and hair change from puberty through perimenopause. They discuss when acne might point to PMOS (formerly PCOS), what to reconsider in your skincare routine when you’re trying to conceive or pregnant, and how to tell postpartum shedding from the gradual thinning that can show up in midlife. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Meet Dr. Kristina Collins 01:41 What Can Your Skin Tell You About Your Health? 05:19 How Do Stress, Sleep, and Diet Affect Your Skin? 09:38 What Are the Skin Signs of PMOS (formerly PCOS) and Insulin Resistance? 10:35 Can Thyroid Problems Cause Dry Skin and Hair Loss? 11:39 What Does Hormonal Acne Look Like? 13:44 How Do You Treat Teen Acne? 15:29 What Skincare Do Teens Actually Need? 17:19 Can Birth Control or Spironolactone Help Hormonal Acne? 19:03 When Is Accutane Used for Acne? 20:25 What Skincare Do You Need in Your 20s and 30s? 21:46 Is SPF in Makeup Enough? 22:59 How Does Past Sun Exposure Affect Skin Cancer Risk? 24:29 Who Should Get a Skin Cancer Check? 25:20 When Should You Start Using Retinol? 26:44 What Do We Know About Estrogen Cream for the Face? 29:26 What Skincare Ingredients Should You Review Before or During Pregnancy? 32:03 What Is Melasma and Why Does It Show Up in Pregnancy? 34:00 Can You Prevent Pregnancy Stretch Marks? 35:02 Why Does Hair Fall Out After Pregnancy? 39:44 Why Does Hair Thin in Perimenopause? 42:03 What Can Cause Hair Thinning Besides Hormonal Changes? 43:48 Why Does Skin Get Thinner and Bruise More Easily in Menopause? 48:16 How Should Your Skincare Routine Change in Perimenopause? 49:50 Do Collagen Supplements or Creams Help Your Skin? 51:26 Sunscreen Myths and Viral Skincare Trends 54:21 What About Red Light Masks and CO2 Lasers? GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkristinacollins TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drkristinacollins Austin Skin Dermatologists: https://www.austinskinphysicians.com Foy: https://lovefoy.com AS A WOMAN WITH DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLveZDgg3_HZ9m7Wy3C6Vvyrj_NtEOwj_l Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-a-woman/id1449553339 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12IYOLH9liu60gk5D0bRPk HOST RESOURCES: Order The Fertility Formula: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book Newsletter: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieCrawfordMD Become a patient: https://www.forafertility.com Earn FREE CE/CME: https://learnatpinnacle.com/education This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network. ABOUT DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD: Natalie Crawford, MD, is a double board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, co-founder of Fora Fertility, and author of The Fertility Formula. She helps women understand their hormones, fertility, and reproductive health so they can make informed decisions about their bodies. Disclaimer: Natalie Crawford, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 min
  • Fertility Q&A: Low AMH, Egg Quality, and Recurrent Miscarriage

    Fertility Q&A: Low AMH, Egg Quality, and Recurrent Miscarriage
    3 Nov 2026
    Can you get pregnant with low AMH, and what should that result change about your fertility plans? Whether you're trying now or hoping to have children later, understanding what your results can and cannot tell you matters. In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, double board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Natalie Crawford answers listener questions with Emily Whitlock. Dr. Crawford explains what AMH can and cannot tell you, how egg quality changes with age, and which evaluations to discuss after recurrent miscarriage. She also answers questions about PMOS (formerly PCOS), cervical mucus during letrozole cycles, and medications and immunity testing before pregnancy, helping you prepare for a more informed conversation with your doctor. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Fertility Q&A 00:19 What Causes Low AMH in Young Women? 03:00 Can AMH Levels Fluctuate or Be Temporarily Low? 04:22 Can You Get Pregnant on Letrozole Without Fertile Cervical Mucus? 06:22 When Should You Stop Spironolactone Before Trying to Conceive? 07:50 Can PCOS Increase Miscarriage Risk? 10:00 When Should You Return to a Fertility Doctor After Miscarriages? 10:54 Why Check Chickenpox and Rubella Immunity Before Pregnancy? 14:49 What Tests Should You Have After Recurrent Miscarriages? 16:31 Should You Treat Autoimmune Disease Before Pregnancy? 17:53 Egg Quality vs. Egg Quantity: What Changes With Age? 19:33 Does Fertility Drop Suddenly at 35? AS A WOMAN WITH DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLveZDgg3_HZ9m7Wy3C6Vvyrj_NtEOwj_l Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-a-woman/id1449553339 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12IYOLH9liu60gk5D0bRPk HOST RESOURCES: Order The Fertility Formula: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book Newsletter: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieCrawfordMD Become a patient: https://www.forafertility.com Earn FREE CE/CME: https://learnatpinnacle.com/education This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network. ABOUT DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD: Natalie Crawford, MD, is a double board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, co-founder of Fora Fertility, and author of The Fertility Formula. She helps women understand their hormones, fertility, and reproductive health so they can make informed decisions about their bodies. Disclaimer: Natalie Crawford, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Alzheimer’s Risk in Women: How to Protect Your Brain with Neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola

    Alzheimer’s Risk in Women: How to Protect Your Brain with Neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola
    27 Oct 2026
    Nearly two thirds of people living with Alzheimer’s disease are women, and changes in the brain can begin a decade or more before symptoms appear. What does that mean for the choices you make in your 30s, 40s and 50s, and how can you support your brain health now? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by clinical neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola, host of The Neuro Experience. Louisa explains how exercise, sleep, and cognitive challenges support brain health, why genetics are only part of the risk picture, and what changes during menopause. They also examine the emerging research on creatine and the questions to bring to your doctor about cardiovascular health and hormone therapy. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Alzheimer’s Risk in Women: What Can You Do Now? 01:19 Why Is Alzheimer’s More Common in Women? 02:13 Is Dementia the Same as Alzheimer’s? 03:48 Can You Get Alzheimer’s If It Doesn’t Run in Your Family? 08:05 What Does Your Brain Need to Work Properly? 11:19 Why Does Menopause Affect Your Memory? 12:42 What Actually Happens in the Brain With Alzheimer’s? 15:34 Can You Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk? 17:14 How Does Exercise Affect Your Memory? 20:37 Is High Intensity Exercise Good for Your Brain? 22:08 Can Lifting Weights Help Protect Your Brain? 26:44 How Do You Exercise Your Brain? 27:45 Can Relying on Your Phone Affect Your Memory? 29:42 Can Reading and Writing Help Keep Your Brain Sharp? 33:57 What Happens to Your Brain During Deep Sleep? 36:56 What Can Help You Sleep Better? 37:57 How Much Sleep Do You Need for Brain Health? 38:30 Are Sleep Trackers Helping or Stressing You Out? 39:34 How Do Food and Blood Sugar Affect Your Brain? 40:55 Can Creatine Help Your Memory? 44:00 How Does Your Social Life Affect Your Brain Health? 45:49 What Should You Do If You Have the APOE4 Gene? 47:50 Can HRT Help Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk? 50:57 What Could the Future of Alzheimer’s Treatment Look Like? 52:07 Taking Your Brain Health Seriously Before Old Age GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theneuroexperience_/ AS A WOMAN WITH DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLveZDgg3_HZ9m7Wy3C6Vvyrj_NtEOwj_l Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-a-woman/id1449553339 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12IYOLH9liu60gk5D0bRPk HOST RESOURCES: Order The Fertility Formula: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book Newsletter: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieCrawfordMD Become a patient: https://www.forafertility.com Earn FREE CE/CME: https://learnatpinnacle.com/education This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network. ABOUT DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD: Natalie Crawford, MD, is a double board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, co-founder of Fora Fertility, and author of The Fertility Formula. She helps women understand their hormones, fertility, and reproductive health so they can make informed decisions about their bodies. Disclaimer: Natalie Crawford, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 min
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