Stress, Fertility, and Hormones: Does Stress Impact Your Fertility?

[@carlairving]

Thanks for addressing that we don't have 100% control over all stress. The most irritating part of the infertility/IVF process for me is to be told over and over again to not stress about this stresssful process. The nurse even told me to relax during my latest embryo transfert, as I was in pain and focussing on not peing in the OR because she kept pressing on my full bladder for the ultrasound.

[@scottishgirl1100]

Another great video... I’m a prime example of why stress needs to be low lol... after 4 TI cycles and 2 IUIs I went on vacation and was going to take 2 months off fertility before starting with a new doctor. I got home from my trip wasn’t feeling well. My gut told me to test so I tested Sept 11 and I got a BFP!!! Currently 10+3 weeks!

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Congrats!!!!!!!🎉

[@scottishgirl1100]

@@NatalieCrawfordMD thank you:)

[@nonowaah_ashknani3503]

Congrats .. did you follow ur fertile window or opk in those 2 months ? Same here i feel that my stress make me not to be pregnant:(

[@scottishgirl1100]

@@nonowaah_ashknani3503 I didn't do any OPKs I actually wasn't trying just had sex and I guess it was around ovulation... I was still on letrozole and was taking it so I would continue to get my period I have PCOS and without letrozole or BC i dont get my period.

[@Shlbyjhnsn]

How long were you trying in total?

[@kayemjay194]

Thank you for this video. It couldn't have come at a better time. I'm on CD5 of my 5th cycle TTC. I have struggled with anxiety my entire life but while TTC it has become much worse. I listened to two of your podcast episodes on stress and fertility and it really had an impact on me. You explained it in such an amazing way and it was incredibly eye opening. I am going to move forward focusing on managing my stress/anxiety and self care. I can't thank you enough for what you do for free on KZbin and your podcast!

[@zenaharding581]

Still at the beginning of the video, but thank you for posting this. My obgyn is kindly lecturing me about my stress level while ttc

[@rainbeauxunicorn5237]

Omg! The month my husband and I wanted to start trying for another baby, me and my children get hit by a tractor trailer! No one had to be hospitalized but we all were pretty banged up. The whole ordeal was highly stressful AND I didn’t get my period that month. I’ve been skipping months ever since. It’s been 5 months. 😩 I just want to try one more time for a baby girl!

[@ГерганаКуклева]

You'll recover and you'll have a wonderful baby boy/girl :)

[@pharmclare]

CRH is the starter of the stress pathway. The body is made for stress. Very helpful information thank you

[@mariak1037]

Hi Natalie, would you do a video on what to look for after multiple miscarriages? There are not a lot of videos out there on what kinds of testing women should do after having multiple miscarriages. Thank you!

[@NaeNaeKaupa]

Thank you so much,,,,very helpful and informative 🙏🌹

[@antoanetaandonova2006]

I just love how you explain everything so well! Thank you for making these videos for us it’s a huge help! ☺️👍🏻

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

I'm so glad!

[@mariewesthott]

thank you for making this video, i feel the importance of stress management doesn't get talked about enough for ttc and pregs. really nice to have it explained by an expert 😊 ive been getting a bit anxious and emotional on my medicated FET cycles. currently on a break month and have started doing acupuncture and absolutely loving how calm and relaxed im feeling!💆‍♀️ bring on the next cycle 👏🏼😊🤞🏼

[@annadeangelis9556]

So my cycles are usually between 28-30 days but this year they varied from the normal 28 days one cycle, 35 days the next and then recently down to 23 days. I know variations outside the normal range are not good but I believe it has to do with stress from my job. I just hate when my period comes early and I am not prepared. I also get worried when it doesn't come when it is scheduled. 😔

[@marandadavis9412]

I can relate. Between everything going on in the world and starting a new job in healthcare, my cycle has been all over the place too

[@jonnahgrafe9655]

So glad I found your channel, doc! 💖 from the Philippines

[@Akpsr2009]

Hello Natalie, has a study been done on the effects vaping and smoking has on fertility? I would love to learn more information on it. My husband has recently been diagnosed with severe teratozoospermia and I am curious to learn if vaping is having an affect on his sperms morphology.

[@malikathueler2529]

Not sure if it could cause that particular issue, but smoking is known to be detrimental to both male and female fertility in many ways!

[@evo2815]

That’s why it’s important to meditate

[@Jijita1]

IT MAKES SENSE !!!! WOW !

[@tillyholm1573]

I drink ginger lemon tea every morning, does ginger have any negative effects on fertility?

[@orvett]

I just found your channel and am binging hard :) I have had two natural losses, SAB and then an ectopic. During that surgery they realized something was off and I eventually was diagnosed with unicornuate uterus. I have since had two failed transfers and two transfers that both had a heartbeat at 6 weeks and gone at 8 weeks, and then second one at 7 weeks. Do you have any tips for women with recurrent miscarriages? I'm going to have to come off some medicines that have been helping with my anxiety/PTSD from losses. Thank you for taking the time to put out this knowledge for free to women going through this!

[@iramikram6547]

Hi please can you talk about the risk of ivf in endometrosis, if your ovaries are twisted behind the uterus & the endometromia chocolate cysts are in the way, what happens if the needle goes through the cysts to retrieve the eggs? please reply thankyou

[@samanthal133]

I am 31 and have PCOS, my bf of 5 years are trying to get pregnant for the past 5 months now. We just moved back to his home town and I have my first OBGYN appt. Tomorrow. I keep seeing no after no test and reading, drinking pink stork tea, raspberry tea, taking prenatal etc. fingers crossed

[@holliesasmr33]

Any luck hun? We're on month 4 TTC xx

[@lystrasamuel5183]

Hi, love your videos. Just found out am six Weeks pregnant which is confirmed by my doc. She check my blood pressure and she said it very high. Can you do a video a about high blood pressure during pregnancy? Thanks.

[@jangalinajolie]

What does it mean if I have a high FSH? and how does it affect my fertility? And what can I do?

[@avionsullivan3096]

What helps with hormonal imbalance?

[@isratzahanchaiti7079]

Hi Natalie ,I’m 26 years old ,I’m trying to conceive,but lately I found out my prolactin level is on border line ,and my period has become infrequent lately like 3months ,last 1 year I was so stressed about my personal life and environment,now I’m thinking I’m in better situation ,but still my hormones doesn’t come back to normal,can u suggest anything for me that would be really helpful and please make a video about prolactin . Thank you ❤️❤️

[@sandra_egh]

Hi! I have a 4mm hyperprolactinoma and PCOS. Have been struggling to conceive for the past 4 years. If you have Facebook there are 2 groups one is for prolactinoma and one for prolactinoma ttc; totally recommend joining.

[@sondosk65]

Does Crossfit affect fertility?

[@nonowaah_ashknani3503]

I really need this video TY, i TTC for 10 months after miscarriage & still trying .. i stress every cycle & doing tuns of tests & then get depressed & sad because of negative tests.. give me advise ? Also im PCOS but no much symptoms just in US shown

[@maisahlee4656]

Can someone please give me advice. I am 35 years old. I’ve been married for two years. I’ve been trying to get pregnant but haven’t been able too. I decided to start taking prenatal vitamins to help me become more fertile but I have panic attacks. I was taking geritol but I didn’t like the way it made me feel so I took prenatal one a day vitamins. Can someone tell me what they think it might be?

[@rossanaholyoak2116]

Hello Natalie, this question pertains to IVF, if they extract 10 good mature eggs, what could be the causes of these eggs not fertilizing normally?

[@rxh4422]

Hello my prolactine ia 71.9 and andrenostenodione is 30

[@alycejessup1744]

Will anxiety medications affect fertility? Im highly anxious and im worried if i take something it will affect me falling pregnant?

[@MaliksBoy]

I got pregnant unexpectedly while on Prozac for anxiety, and was told it’s safe during pregnancy also. I think anxiety would deff affect your stress levels which would make it harder for you to conceive rather than a pill safe to use while trying. Ask your doc what pills you can and cannot take during Ttc.

[@bobbette8361]

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[@andreaneuser3867]

Thank you for your expertise and time! Obviously working to mitigate stress(ors) in our lives asap is best for overall health and fertility. Is there, though, progress that can be made or can one make an impact during the two week wait (so right after ovulation) with regard to the cortisol lowering suggestions you gave in the video … enough that it could impact that months chances at implantation? Are there any studies that kind of give you a timeline on how long it could take to make an impact in reducing harmful hormones and fertility?

[@kaylnnnn7155]

What do you mean by saying “egg quality?” Like the child from the egg won’t be as good? Sorry if this question is silly lol

[@NatalieCrawfordMD]

Stability of chromosomes and genetically normal eggs

[@mariatumansarat9435]

Hello i get miscarriage and do DNC i didn't get period for 6 months now ,what to do

[@bobbette8361]

This would be the first child for my boooy-friend so I would like to know more about it please he's looking forward to this and I am 51 years so can you tell me please

[@fritzhagen123]

way too complicated