Reproductive Hormones 101: Are Your Hormones Normal? Can You Balance Your Hormones?

Dr. Natalie Crawford, double board certified OBGYN and REI, breaks down the complex world of reproductive hormones, providing you with a comprehensive guide to understanding their menstrual cycle, hormone function, and reproductive health.

Key Topics Covered:
1. Hormone Basics
The HPO (Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Ovary) Axis
How hormones communicate in the body
Roles of key hormones: GnRH, FSH, LH, Estrogen, Progesterone

2. The Menstrual Cycle Explained
Egg development and ovulation process
Hormone fluctuations throughout the cycle
Normal cycle length and characteristics

3. Hormone Health Insights
Identifying normal vs. abnormal cycles
Impact of prolactin and thyroid hormones
Importance of hormone testing

4. Common Misconceptions
Estrogen dominance
Hormone balance
Effects of biotin on hormone testing

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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.

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