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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 2H 4M

Fertility at 30, 35, 40: What’s REALLY Happening to Your Eggs?

from Rena Malik, MD Podcast · host Rena Malik, MD

In this episode, Rena Malik, MD is joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford to explore the complex world of women’s fertility and reproductive health. Together, they break down key topics including fertility myths, the impact of lifestyle and environmental factors, the limitations of ovulation apps, and the importance of menstrual cycles and AMH testing as health biomarkers. Listeners will learn practical ways to improve fertility, decode red flags in their cycles, and empower themselves to make informed decisions about their reproductive futures. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:21 Fertility Rates Are Falling Worldwide00:07:15 Why Your Period Is a Vital Sign00:16:02 Best Ways to Track Ovulation and Cycle Health00:21:16 Birth Control, AMH, and Egg Reserve Myths00:33:05 Hormone Testing Mistakes and Fertility Misinformation00:41:05 Five Lifestyle Changes That Improve Fertility01:07:32 Testosterone, Egg Quality, and Fertility With Age01:28:15 Egg Freezing, IVF, Endometriosis, and Treatment Options01:50:20 Dr. Crawford’s Fertility Journey and Final Takeaways Stay connected with Dr. Natalie Crawford on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow her now and check out these links! INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/nataliecrawfordmd/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/NatalieCrawfordMD TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliecrawfordmd X - https://x.com/ncrawfordmd WEBSITE - https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/ The Fertility Formula Book: Amazon link: https://a.co/d/0byHPtzr Website link: nataliecrawfordmd.com/book Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rena Malik, MD is joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford to explore the complex world of women’s fertility and reproductive health. Together, they break down key topics including fertility myths, the impact of lifestyle and environmental factors, the limitations of ovulation apps, and the importance of menstrual cycles and AMH testing as health biomarkers. Listeners will learn practical ways to improve fertility, decode red flags in their cycles, and empower themselves to make informed decisions about their reproductive futures. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:21 Fertility Rates Are Falling Worldwide00:07:15 Why Your Period Is a Vital Sign00:16:02 Best Ways to Track Ovulation and Cycle Health00:21:16 Birth Control, AMH, and Egg Reserve Myths00:33:05 Hormone Testing Mistakes and Fertility Misinformation00:41:05 Five Lifestyle Changes That Improve Fertility01:07:32 Testosterone, Egg Quality, and Fertility With Age01:28:15 Egg Freezing, IVF, Endometriosis, and Treatment Options01:50:20 Dr. Crawford’s Fertility Journey and Final Takeaways Stay connected with Dr. Natalie Crawford on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow her now and check out these links! INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/nataliecrawfordmd/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/NatalieCrawfordMD TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliecrawfordmd X - https://x.com/ncrawfordmd WEBSITE - https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/ The Fertility Formula Book: Amazon link: https://a.co/d/0byHPtzr Website link: nataliecrawfordmd.com/book Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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