Early Fertility Testing and Low Ovarian Reserve | Stefany Bare

Listen to this episode from As a Woman on Spotify. Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, is joined by Stefany Bare, a former patient and friend, to share her fertility journey.  From the unexpected diagnosis of low ovarian reserve to navigating a second attempt with a deeper understanding of her body, Stefany’s story highlights the importance of early testing and trusting your intuition. This conversation offers insight, empowerment, and reassurance for anyone navigating their own fertility path. Key Topics: 1. Early Fertility Testing - Listening to your body's signals - When and why to seek professional help - Understanding basic fertility markers 2. Emotional Landscape of Fertility - Managing stress and expectations - Protecting mental health during treatment - Building support systems 3. Personal Fertility Journey - Unexpected challenges with conception - Navigating medical treatments - Maintaining hope and perspective 4. Empowerment Through Education - Learning about reproductive health - Asking the right questions - Becoming an advocate for your own care Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! ⁠https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book⁠ Follow Stefany Bare on IG @stefany.bare Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates, Q&A, special content, and freebies If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Natalie’s YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fora Fertility. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at learnatpinnacle.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices