Why Reproductive Health May Be the Most Important Biomarker for Women's Longevity | Dr. Natalie Crawford
Author: Dr. Mark Hyman
June 24, 2026
Duration: 1:12:29
Most health issues don't appear overnight. Long before a diagnosis is made, the body often provides subtle clues that something needs closer attention.
On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I talk with double board-certified fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford about her new book, The Fertility Formula, and why fertility and hormone health can reveal far more about your health than many people realize.
We discuss:
Why the menstrual cycle may be one of the clearest indicators of overall health
How sleep, stress, and insulin resistance may be affecting your hormones
The overlooked symptoms that may signal deeper dysfunction
What many women get wrong about PCOS and hormone health
Practical strategies to support fertility, reduce inflammation, and improve long-term health
Health challenges don't begin when symptoms become impossible to ignore. They often start years earlier. Being able to recognize those signals is one of the most effective ways to take a proactive approach to your health.
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(0:00) Infertility and fertility as indicators of overall health
(3:10) Welcome Natalie Crawford and reframing fertility as health optimization
(5:21) Access to fertility data, proactive health, and reproductive well-being
(7:25) Menstrual cycle, hormonal communication, and ovulatory dysfunction
(14:39) Inflammation's role in reproductive health
(19:11) Reproductive health relevance beyond fertility and early warning signs
(21:13) Medical training, coping mechanisms, and personal journey with celiac disease
(23:48) Self-advocacy and higher infertility rates among female physicians
(25:03) Personal experience with recurrent pregnancy loss
(27:09) Inflammation, genetics, family history, and patient-centric care
(35:38) Reducing inflammation, mitochondrial health, and top health recommendations
(38:28) Sleep, stress, and their effects on fertility
(47:25) Insulin resistance, diet optimization, and fertility
(55:37) Environmental toxins, plastics, and hormone health
(1:00:09) Unscented vs. fragrance-free products and toxin reduction
(1:01:18) Fertility, aging, ovarian health, and AMH testing
(1:07:38) Male fertility, sperm health, and testosterone
(1:09:10) Resources for reproductive health and personalized care
(1:10:16) Outro and sponsor acknowledgment
