Generously supported by Meredith Loring and Sami Inkinen, this program is part of the Advancing Women’s Health Series.
Featuring Dr. Natalie Crawford, double board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, co-founder of Fora Fertility, and author of “The Fertility Formula” (April 2026), in conversation with CNN’s Pamela Brown, chief investigative correspondent and award-winning anchor of “The Situation Room.” Drawing from the latest research and her extensive clinical experience in reproductive endocrinology, Dr. Crawford will explore the complex and often misunderstood relationship between age, hormones, lifestyle and fertility. She will discuss the impact of inflammation on hormonal shifts throughout your reproductive lifespan, and the impact on menstrual cycles, fertility, perimenopause, and long term reproductive health. Dr. Crawford will also address egg freezing, IVF, and the evolving landscape of fertility treatments. Whether planning for future pregnancy, navigating fertility challenges, or simply seeking to better understand your body’s hormonal rhythm, she will offer practical, evidence-based guidance to help women take control of their reproductive future and make empowered decisions at every stage of life.
Paepcke Auditorium, doors at 5:30 pm
Registration
While attendance at this event is free and open to everyone, registration is required, and capacity is established on a first-come, first-served basis. Register here.
Parking
Parking is very limited. Please carpool, walk, bike, or ride RFTA.
You can pre-order Dr. Crawford’s new book here.
The Fertility Formula is a science-backed, compassionate guide that empowers women to understand their hormones, optimize their health, and take charge of their fertility on their own terms. Whether you’re thinking about future family planning or simply want to feel better in your body today, this book is your essential starting point.
Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD is a nationally recognized fertility physician who is double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas. Dr. Crawford completed obtained a degree in Nutrition Science from Auburn University Medical School at University of Texas Medical Branch, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Texas Southwestern, and Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of North Carolina, concurrently obtaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research. She is an Affiliate Clinical Professor of Women’s Health at the University of Texas Dell Medical School. She is the host of the As a Woman Podcast with over 6 million downloads. Dr. Crawford’s debut book The Fertility Formula will be published by Penguin Life (US) and Ebury/Flight books (UK) in April 2026.
Pamela Brown is a multi award-winning CNN anchor and chief investigative correspondent, who currently anchors The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer. Since joining CNN in 2013, Brown has also received Emmy nominations for her work exposing the Coast Guard cover-ups, her reporting on the Pulse nightclub shooting and the Manchester concert attack.
Brown grew up in Lexington, KY and holds a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in broadcast journalism. In 2023, Brown completed a Master of Studies in Law degree from George Washington University.
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