Top Warning Signs You May Have Infertility or Trouble Getting Pregnant

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers the common question, "How will I know if I will have trouble getting pregnant?" You can test your fertility and know if something is wrong right now but it won’t guarantee you will get pregnant in the future. However, knowing the warning signs may help you make a different decision. This video will guide you and help you decide if you need to seek an evaluation sooner or do early intervention like egg or embryo freezing.

Questions answered:
What is endometriosis?
How does the inflammation from endo impact fertility?
What are the symptoms of endometriosis?
When should you worry about painful periods?
What is an irregular period?
What could an irregular period be a symptom of?
What male fertility symptoms should be looked out for?
What STDs can impact fertility?
What can test the Fallopian tubes?
How can tubal disease impact fertility?
How can your BMI impact fertility?
How can being underweight impact fertility?
How can being overweight impact fertility?
Can autoimmune diseases impact fertility?
What are symptoms of an autoimmune disease?
When should you see a fertility doctor?
What is basic fertility 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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[kristinamcilroy]

Hi! I love your videos, but your audio needs improvement 😢 it sounds like a bad phone call

[itsssdamiasmr]

Hi!! Love your videos!!! But for some reason the latest videos you have been posting the audio is not so good, not quite sure if it’s on my end!! ❤❤❤❤

[Mruelas]

Hi, can you make a video on Endometritis. Would appreciate it!

[faithross]

What do you do if doctors don't listen? I'm 23 an scared that I'll never be taken seriously. I was told no one would care until I'm 26 an honestly I'm so tired of the pain I don't want a utris anymore.

[eloise]

This video was super helpful. I am new to your channel and find all your content so helpful! Thank you! I am getting married this year, I'm 30, and my husband and I would love to start a family. He mentioned IVF a few times as he is 15 years older than me and now I'm wondering whether it should be our first port of call. I have always had painful periods since the start, but a lot of women around me and in my family did too. On the first day of my period only, I get a lot of pain and I have to take painkillers regularly that day if I want to have a normal day. So now I'm wondering if it is Endo... I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis, and auto immune runs in my family... so that's almost half of the things you mentioned! Thank you so much for this video. I feel like I have to think more broadly now about family planning/options.

[daljitsrkg]

Hi can u make a vido on the difference between pcod and pcos. There is not much clear info about this topic in th internet. I would really appreciate it.

[MichelleByrne]

I had a miscarriage and then my son was born 3 years later. He is now 18 months old and we have been trying since he was born for baby number 2 and it just isn’t happening. I have never been on BC and my period comes every month between 30-36 days. If I have a period every month is there any reason why it’s taking me up to 3 years to get pregnant?

[nunelevonyan]

Can these symptoms, mainly autoimmune disease be a reason for secondary infertility as well?

[bezayosef]

The part of testosterone was confusing. How does taking supplements reduce chance of sperm production when it’s needed for sperm production. Would you clarify that part for me. Thank you.

[farsyed]

I have hashomoto and I have normal periods. I had 3 kids. I had my youngest 9 years ago. I'm trying to get pregnant but had a loss like 4 years ago and nothing is happening. My thyroid is normal with medication. My fsh is 2.63 . Any advice

[jessicafunk]

Hi! I’m 32 when I was 25 my obgyn had me do the nexplanon implant for painful cramping. I’ve never been diagnosed but I thought it was a possibility. I did 2 full years and my 3rd was about 1.5 years. So 7.5 years of constant birth control hormones. Well now I am 3 months and a week post removal and my period has not returned. (I do have an appointment set for next Wednesday)
The reason I am concerned is because pre birth control my cycles were super reliable. I even had one about every 4 months on nexplanon. My only other red flag is I am higher BMI, and was diagnosed as insulin resistance. I have lost 60lbs since then and still losing. With the insulin resistance and things like growth of facial hair I am now thinking maybe I have PCOS. I live in small town rural Idaho and am frustrated that I have never been educated on any of this.
So in short I am curious what blood work or tests I need to ask for when I go in next week for these concerns.
- lack of returning periods
- possible pcos or other issues
- high cortisol levels
- anything else you think might be an issue.

Sorry about rambling 😊

[nicoleromano]

Just took at day 21 progesterone (actually day 23) and my progesterone level is 7.9 ng/ml. What does that mean for fertility? I'm TTC! I remember hearing it's supposed to be greater than 10?

[enselyarocho]

Can you please talk about BC rings and when to get off them to try and get pregnant.

[consciouslypure]

How do you make a better follicle in the case of luteal phase deficiency where ovulation takes place but isn’t ideal?

[noornoornoor]

Hi Natalie! Thank you for this valuable information. I understand the implications of low AMH. But also curious what high AMH (7 ng/ml) in a 33 year old woman means for fertility?

I know it can hint towards PCOS but what if the person doesn't have any other criteria for PCOS? (No irregular periods, no excessive hair, no cyst signs on ultrasound).

Thank you for all you do! Its because of you that I feel knowledgeable about my body.

[nleem]

What bmi should we aim for? Unfortunately, I'm on the high side. I'm working on it and making progress... would this effect egg quantities if I wanted to freeze my eggs or embryos while I keep working to loose more weight?

[venerandasamwel-gjre]

Hi am 25 years old and ever since i had my periods i had a mestruation of 40-45 days apart some people say i might have hormonal imbalance . What do you think is wrong with me, am scared i might have a huge problem tell me doctor what shoud i do ? Help me doctor

[hellojuneau]

I’m 29, got off Nexplanon bc in March and have used this form of bc since I was 18 years old to prevent pregnancy to focus on my nursing career. So far we have TTC the past 2 cycles, AF showed up today full flow, so starting cycle 3 now.

My cycle ranges 31-35 days since off bc.

Do you have experience on women who try to conceive after nexplanon implant?

Thanks for this video! 😊

[RebeccaTiffany]

With an AMH of .92 OAR report on CD4 (Quest said it was 1.12 on CD 3) and 5 follicles seen on CD 2 and 7 seen on CD 4, would you suggest IVF? I’m 33 and we at least want 2 kids

[rebeccadavies]

Hi Natalie, I'm just wondering if the use of SSRI's (namely escitalopram + paroxetine) effect fertility? I'm 39 and have been on both of these medications at different times since the age of 16. I'm in the early stages of TTC and just worry about the effects of these on my fertility.