Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, explains egg quality and what you can do to improve it. Egg quality essentially means the genetics of the eggs. It's important to know that egg quality and egg quantity are two different things. Watch this video to learn more about your eggs and how to improve egg quality.

Questions Answered:
What is egg quality?
What is aneuploidy?
What determines egg quality?
What is the difference between egg quality and egg quantity?
Is there a test for egg quality?
What is the data on genetically normal embryos?
How does your environment play a role in egg quality?
What environmental toxins negatively impact egg quality?
How do you reduce inflammation? How do sleep and stress play a role in egg quality?
What foods are inflammatory?
What supplements are helpful for egg quality?

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