How Endocrine Disruptors Impact Your Fertility

As a Woman

Natalie Crawford

Medicine, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 17 February 2026

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

Ever feel like your environment is sabotaging your hormones? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford uncovers the impact of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) that can be found in the air we breathe and the products we use daily. These "forever chemicals" interfere with the brain-ovary connection and affect egg quality. But you have the power to combat their effects. Join Dr. Crawford for practical tips on reducing your toxic load and making healthier choices that support your hormonal health and future fertility. What You’ll Learn: How EDCs act as "biological noise" in the body, interfering with the critical communication between your brain and your ovaries. The surprising connection between your gut health and toxic exposure, and why some chemicals deliver a "double hit" to your systemic inflammation levels. The link between cumulative chemical exposure and common reproductive hurdles, from irregular cycles and PCOS to your long-term ovarian reserve. Startling insights from the EARTH Study regarding how environmental factors impact success rates for couples trying to conceive, both naturally and through IVF. The three primary categories of EDCs you need to know, including several "sneaky" sources hidden in your daily routine that most people overlook. Practical, sustainable ways to audit your home and personal care routine to decrease your toxic load without feeling overwhelmed by the need for perfection. Resources: Pre-Order The Fertility Formula ⁠https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book⁠ Newsletter: nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter Instagram: @nataliecrawfordmd Youtube Channel: Natalie Crawford MD Interested in becoming a patient?: Fora Fertility Earn FREE CE/CME: Learn at Pinnacle App This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	There's many different types of toxins that are out there.
0:02.5	There are endocrine disrupting chemicals.
0:04.4	And to make matters worse, a lot of these chemicals are ingested.
0:07.8	Higher levels of EDCs are associated with a higher likelihood of having PCOS and irregular cycles,
0:14.0	because that's a major source of BPA exposure.
0:17.0	First place I want you to start is going to be in the kitchen.
0:19.5	If they have fragrance that can be
0:20.8	really impactful, remember this is not about perfection. And to make matters worse, they can
0:25.3	cross through the placenta and impact your baby. Welcome back to the as a woman podcast.
0:33.0	I'm your host, Dr. Natalie Crawford, and today we're diving into a topic that every woman deserves to understand,
0:39.2	endocrine disrupting chemicals or EDCs and their impact on your fertility.
0:43.4	These chemicals are everywhere.
0:45.0	In our air, our water, our food packaging, our personal care products, and even inside our homes.
0:50.6	And while you may not see them, they have a very real impact on your hormones, your cycles,
0:55.3	your fertility, and even your long-term reproductive health. In this episode, we're breaking down
1:00.1	what EDCs are, how they get into your body, and what the science shows about their impact
1:05.0	on your fertility. Most importantly, we'll go through practical steps you can take to lower your
1:09.8	toxic load without fear,
1:11.7	overwhelm, or perfection. My goal is not to scare you. You can't get rid of every exposure,
1:17.3	but this is to empower you with information that you are never taught so you can make the choices
1:21.3	that are going to be best for your hormones, your health, and your fertility. All right, friends,
1:25.6	well, I know this can be a big topic when we start
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