About this episode
Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down ovulation induction, explaining how medications like Clomid and Letrozole work, and why understanding your body’s hormone signals is key. She dives into common causes of ovulation issues, from PCOS and hypothalamic amenorrhea to structural brain factors, and shows why identifying the root cause is critical before starting medication. Key Topics: 1. Understanding Your Reproductive System - How your brain communicates with your ovaries - The delicate dance of hormones - Why some women struggle to ovulate 2. Why Ovulation Goes Wrong - Common reasons ovulation gets disrupted - The impact of lifestyle on reproductive health - When to seek medical intervention 3. Ovulation Induction Options - Different drugs for different diagnoses - Personalized approaches to ovulation induction - What to expect during treatment 4. Becoming Your Own Fertility Advocate - Understanding your body's signals - Questions to ask your healthcare provider - Empowering yourself through knowledge Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to receive updates, Q&A, special content, and freebies If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd , check out Natalie’s YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD , and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility . Join the Learn at Pinnacle app to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at learnatpinnacle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices