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Feb 2019
31m 59s

004: Age and Fertility

Natalie Crawford, MD
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Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the number one question she gets asked as a fertility doctor: when should I have kids? Learn about your fertility, understand how age impacts reproduction, and discuss when an evaluation by a fertility specialist is recommended. Even if you already have kids, learn more about what your friends may be going th ... Show More
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