Unexplained Infertility: What It Is and What to Do Next | How To Advocate For a Diagnosis

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI discusses the frustrating and often confusing world of unexplained infertility. If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” yet you’re still struggling to conceive, you’re not alone, and you deserve real answers. In this episode, Dr. Crawford breaks down what unexplained infertility really means, why so many couples receive this diagnosis, and what you can do to move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope.


Key Topics:
1. The Fertility Puzzle
Why "normal" test results don't tell the whole story
Hidden factors affecting conception
Breaking down the medical mystery

2. Body's Hidden Inflammation
How silent inflammation impacts fertility
Everyday factors that disrupt reproductive health
Simple ways to calm your body's internal storm

3. Beyond Traditional Testing
What doctors aren't seeing in standard fertility exams
The role of egg and sperm quality
Advanced approaches to understanding fertility challenges

4. Empowering Your Fertility Journey
Lifestyle changes that make a difference
When to consider advanced treatments
Taking control of your reproductive health

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Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD is a double board certified OBGYN and REI, and co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas. She is the author of The Fertility Formula, on presale now!

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