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Have you ever heard the term “pregnancy brain” or lost your train of thought mid-sentence? Do you ever feel like your brain isn’t working as well as it should after a bad night of sleep? Are you in your 40s and noticing that you’re not able to think as clearly as you once did? Brain fog is not a real medical diagnosis; it’s an umbrella term for what can be a constellation of many different symptoms, but it is real, it’s common, and it deserves a real workup. 2/3 perimenopausal and menopausal women report cognitive concerns, usually paired with other symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. Most of the time it’s a part of the transition, and it does not continue, but there can be signs that something more insidious is going on. It’s one of those invisible chronic symptoms that can sound like an excuse, when in fact your cognition is impaired, and you can’t think as clearly as they once used to. In this episode, Dr. Alicia Robbins and Dr. Lucky Sekhon are breaking down what brain fog is, what causes it, when to worry, and what can actually help. They explain what happens to a woman’s brain during pregnancy and in her 40s, and also other common causes of brain fog because it can happen to anyone at any stage of life. Dr. Robbins also shares research from neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi who was the first person to map out the brain in real time as it responds to estrogen. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to describe your brain fog so it gets taken seriously, the most common causes and the labs worth asking about, red flags that mean you need to be seen more urgently, and what actually helps and which supplements to skip. Dr. Sekhon and Dr. Robbins also share what the newest research in 2026 says about hormone therapy and Alzheimer’s, and what the data we have on testosterone says for brain health.  Listen to our episode on sleep with @thenycsleepdoctor: The Science Behind Sleep with Dr. Saema Tahir of @thenycsleepdoctor IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE... You: I totally blanked in a meeting today... Also You: And I forgot that I had my kid’s piano recital this weekend, so I can’t go to the event anymore... 3AM You: Wait…I’m forgetting a lot lately...should I be concerned???  IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS… What is brain fog? Is brain fog normal? Why do I feel like I can’t remember anything all of a sudden? Are there supplements that can help with brain fog? How do I talk to my doctor about my brain fog? Is pregnancy brain real? How does perimenopause and menopause affect your brain? What are the symptoms of brain fog? Are my medications making my brain foggy? How can I tell if I have brain fog vs. a normal headache? What does the data show about brain fog supplements? How long will I experience brain fog in perimenopause? YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! Let’s continue the conversation! Leave us a voicemail with your questions at 754-CALLDOC (754) 225-5362. Nothing is off limits.  Follow Us on Instagram:  @callyourdoctorpodcast  @lucky.sekhon   @aliciarobbinsmd THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Quince: Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/callyourdoctor. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Alloy: Spoiler: you can feel amazing in menopause. Visit myalloy.com and use code CALLYOURDOCTOR for 20% off your first order!AirDoctor: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code CALLYOURDOCTOR and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! All AirDoctor air purifiers come with a 30-day money back guarantee.Cozy Earth: Head to cozyearth.com and use my code CALLYOURDOCTOR for up to 20% off.Skims: Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breast cancer is one of those diagnoses that almost every woman thinks about at some point. Maybe you’ve had a mammogram callback, maybe you found a lump, maybe your mother, sister, best friend, coworker, or you have been diagnosed. Or maybe you’ve wondered, what can I actually do to lower my risk? But here’s the thing - most of what women hear about breast cancer focuses on finding it and treating it, we hear much less about everything that comes before and after, and the after can be enormous.  What happens to your fertility if you’re diagnosed before you’ve finished building your family? What happens when chemotherapy or hormone therapy puts you into a state of menopause a decade before you expected it? Can you ever take hormones again? Is pregnancy safe after breast cancer? And after treatment ends, and everyone tells you “you’re cancer free - go live your life”…what does that actually look like? Our guest today has made it her mission to talk about these exact issues.  Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic cancers. She’s the head of the breast and gynecologic medical oncology department at Valley Health System in New Jersey, and a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, which is where Dr. Sekhon and Dr. Robbins met and trained together. Dr. Teplinsky is also the host of Interlude podcast, a passionate women’s health advocate and author of Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer. Breast cancer is so much bigger than wearing a pink ribbon. In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins sit down with Dr. Teplinsky to discuss what women actually need to know about their risk, prevention, diagnosis, hormones, fertility, and what happens when treatment is done, but you’re still figuring out how to live in your body again.  Breast health isn’t just something that we should start thinking about after there’s a problem. We should be evaluating our own risk, better understanding our family history, knowing what screening we need, and knowing what changes in our body deserve attention, as well as taking care of ourselves in a holistic way outside of just actual breast cancer treatment. For anyone listening who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, or loves someone who has, we hope this conversation makes clear that you’re allowed to care about more than just simply surviving. Follow @drteplinsky to hear more from her and find her book Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer here.IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE... You: When should I get my first mammogram? Also You: Will eating soy increase my risk of breast cancer?? 3AM You: Wait…can people with breast cancer not have children????  IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS… What can I actually do to lower my risk of breast cancer? How often should I get mammograms? What are the misconceptions about breast cancer? Is all breast cancer the same? How does chemotherapy affect fertility? What are the treatment options for breast cancer? Does soy increase breast cancer risk? When should I consider risk preventing surgery? How early should I get a mammogram? Does menopausal hormone therapy cause cancer? What are the long-term risks of breast cancer? Is vaginal estrogen safe for someone with breast cancer? Can breast cancer happen in my 30s? When can I ask my doctor for a breast cancer risk assessment? What are symptoms of breast cancer, if any? Will chemotherapy make me go into early menopause? Can thermography replace mammograms in breast cancer screening? What’s the difference between freezing eggs and preserving embryos? How does family history play a role in breast cancer risk? Does alcohol play a role in breast cancer risk? YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! Let’s continue the conversation! Leave us a voicemail with your questions at 754-CALLDOC (754) 225-5362. Nothing is off limits.  Follow Us on Instagram:  @callyourdoctorpodcast  @lucky.sekhon   @aliciarobbinsmd THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Instant Hydration: For a better way to stay hydrated, go to instanthydration.com/CALLYOURDOCTOR and use our promo code CALLYOURDOCTOR for over 40% off your first subscription order.Quince: Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/callyourdoctor. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code CALLYOURDOCTOR at https://www.oneskin.co/CALLYOURDOCTOR #oneskinpodAlloy: Spoiler: you can feel amazing in menopause. Visit myalloy.com and use code CALLYOURDOCTOR for 20% off your first order!AirDoctor: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code CALLYOURDOCTOR and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! 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You called? We answered. In this episode, Dr. Alicia Robbins and Dr. Lucky Sekhon are responding to voicemails sent in by listeners with questions about a variety of women’s health concerns. “How do I know if you have PMOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), or do I have both?” “I’ve done loads of testing to see if I had anything affecting my infertility and very little has been found, so why can’t I get pregnant?” “Is patch estrogen better than the pill for perimenopausal women who suffer from migraines with aura?” These are the kinds of nuanced questions we love—the topics you might be embarrassed to ask about, the symptoms you’re googling 17 times, and the questions you forgot to ask at your doctor’s appointment. Dr. Robbins and Dr. Sekhon navigate their answers to these callers by using actual stories from their real-life experiences as menopause and fertility experts. They explain what the clues are when diagnosing a patient with PMOS or HA, how having a hysterectomy could, or could not, affect perimenopause, and dive into the most frustrating thing that Dr. Sekhon sees couples go through—unexplained infertility. On the trending topic of Alix Earle finding out she’s a BRCA 2 carrier, Dr. Robbins shares what is important for women to know about BRCA gene mutations, and what the misconceptions are when it comes to taking the birth control pill and hormone therapy. For the women with thin uterine lining after ovulation, Dr. Sekhon explains what protocols she follows in her own practice to provide support and improve uterine lining thickness. Dr. Sekhon and Dr. Robbins also speak on their past struggles as shift workers, knowing how much stress this type of work puts on one’s physiology, and they give practical solutions on how someone can best optimize their fertility in these circumstances.  If there’s one thing that the questions in this episode proved, it’s that reproductive health is rarely as simple as one symptom, one lab value, or one diagnosis. The context behind every individual’s situation matters. Thank you to everyone who called in. Keep leaving voicemails to be featured on a future episode! The Science Behind Sleep with Dr. Saema Tahir of @thenycsleepdoctorPCOS: The Hormonal Group Chat Gone WrongPMOS (formerly known as PCOS) Part 2: Connecting the Hormonal DotsYou Lost Your Period… Now What? Understanding Hypothalamic AmenorrheaIF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE... You: My lab tests are all fine….why can’t I get pregnant? Also You: My iron levels are low….how can I increase them without eating red meat?? 3AM You: Wait…is working the night shift affecting my fertility????  IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS… How do you know if you have PMOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)? Should I take out my ovaries? What are the risks? What is the truth about the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 mutations? Can you be on the pill if you have BRCA gene mutations? What does it mean if you have a thin uterine lining after ovulation? What are the underlying risk factors of having a thin uterine lining? How can you treat migraines in perimenopause? Why do women get migraines in perimenopause? What is the recommended level of ferritin? Do I need to eat red meat to increase my iron levels? Does perimenopause look different if you had a hysterectomy? Is the lower dose patch estrogen better than the pill if you have migraines with aura? How can I support my fertility as a shift worker? Should I be taking Vitamin D and/or CoQ10? YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! Let’s continue the conversation! Leave us a voicemail with your questions at 754-CALLDOC (754) 225-5362. Nothing is off limits.  Follow Us on Instagram:  @callyourdoctorpodcast  @lucky.sekhon   @aliciarobbinsmd THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Instant Hydration: For a better way to stay hydrated, go to instanthydration.com/CALLYOURDOCTOR and use our promo code CALLYOURDOCTOR for over 40% off your first subscription order.Quince: Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/callyourdoctor. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code CALLYOURDOCTOR at https://www.oneskin.co/CALLYOURDOCTOR #oneskinpodAlloy: Spoiler: you can feel amazing in menopause. Visit myalloy.com and use code CALLYOURDOCTOR for 20% off your first order!AirDoctor: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code CALLYOURDOCTOR and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! All AirDoctor air purifiers come with a 30-day money back guarantee.Caraway: Right now, you can save up to $230 on the 12 piece cookware set vs buying the products individually. And you can find even more set savings when you shop Caraway’s full Kitchenware collection. Visit Carawayhome.com/callyourdoctor to take an additional 10% off your next purchase or use code callyourdoctor at checkout.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You’re exercising, eating “clean,” staying productive, checking all the wellness boxes… and then one day your period just disappears. Maybe it’s been three months. Maybe six. Maybe your doctor told you to “just relax” and it’ll come back. But what if your missing period is actually your body trying to tell you something important? In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins break down hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) which is a surprisingly common but often overlooked condition where the brain essentially presses pause on ovulation and menstruation in response to stress, under-fueling, overtraining, or low energy availability. The conversation explores the hidden ways modern wellness culture can contribute to HA, from restrictive “clean eating” and intermittent fasting to burnout, perfectionism, chronic anxiety, and the pressure to constantly optimize. They unpack how hypothalamic amenorrhea differs from PCOS, the labs and imaging every woman should ask for, and why missing your period is about far more than fertility, it’s also a warning sign for your bones, heart, metabolism, and long-term health. IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE... You: Wait… I haven’t had a period in four months. Is that bad??? Also You: My doctor just told me to “eat more and stress less”… but what does that actually mean?? 3AM You: Okay but can working out too much or eating too healthy really make your period disappear???  IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS… What is hypothalamic amenorrhea? Why did my period suddenly stop? Can stress make you lose your period? Can you have hypothalamic amenorrhea at a normal weight? What’s the difference between HA and PCOS? Can GLP-1 medications affect your menstrual cycle? How long can you go without a period before it’s dangerous? What labs should be checked for hypothalamic amenorrhea? Can hypothalamic amenorrhea cause infertility? Can missing your period cause bone loss? How do you recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea? Will my period come back if I eat more? YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! In today’s chat we cover: [04:30] Introducing hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA): what it is & why it matters [05:30] The classic HA patient story: doing everything “right” but losing your period [06:30] Why HA is more common than most women realize: who actually gets HA [08:15] The evolutionary explanation: why the brain shuts down ovulation [09:00] The hormonal command chain—how the hypothalamus, pituitary & ovaries communicate [10:30] GnRH, FSH, LH & the domino effect behind ovulation [11:00] Low energy availability, under-fueling & over-exercising [11:45] GLP-1 medications, appetite suppression & unintended consequences [12:30] Burnout, chronic anxiety & psychological stress as real biological triggers [13:30] Why birth control pills can mask hypothalamic amenorrhea [16:00] The dangerous culture of celebrating period loss in elite sports & ballet [17:00] Why women with HA don’t always “look” unhealthy [18:00] The lab workup: FSH, LH, estradiol, progesterone & what doctors are looking for [19:00] Why “I eat really clean” can be a red flag [20:00] Body image, weight-loss culture & why we need to stop commenting on women’s bodies [22:38] Diagnosing HA: pregnancy, PCOS, thyroid disease & prolactinomas [24:30] Prolactin, pituitary tumors & why repeat testing matters [26:40] The progesterone challenge test: what it can (and can’t) tell you [27:55] HA vs. PCOS: why they’re almost hormonal opposites [28:14] Mixed cases: when women can have both PCOS and HA [29:27] The exact labs every woman should ask for if her period disappears [30:09] Why missing your period is a warning sign for bone health [30:46] Osteopenia, stress fractures & building peak bone mass [31:57] The impact of low estrogen on cardiovascular, metabolic & brain health [33:56] Recovery: why “eat more and stress less” isn’t enough advice [34:19] Carbohydrates, energy balance & restoring hypothalamic function [35:00] Exercise reduction, hormone replacement & protecting long-term health [36:00] Why transdermal estrogen may be better than birth control pills for HA [38:00] The emotional side of recovery & rebuilding your relationship with your body [39:00] Fertility and HA: why the system is suppressed, not broken [40:30] Why Clomid and letrozole often don’t work for HA [41:00] Injectable fertility medications, ovulation induction & IVF considerations [43:00] Pulsatile GnRH pumps [44:00] Experimental therapies: low-dose naltrexone, kisspeptin & neurokinin B research [45:00] Cognitive behavioral therapy, perfectionism & addressing the mental health component [47:45] The biggest takeaways: why HA is often missed & how to advocate for yourself Let’s continue the conversation! Leave us a voicemail with your questions at 754-CALLDOC (754) 225-5362. Nothing is off limits.  Follow Us on Instagram:  @callyourdoctorpodcast  @lucky.sekhon   @aliciarobbinsmd See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Part 2 of this DOR deep dive, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins tackle the questions women ask most after receiving a low ovarian reserve diagnosis. They break down what IVF and egg retrievals actually look like when you have DOR, why fewer eggs doesn't necessarily mean worse outcomes, and how fertility specialists tailor treatment protocols to maximize success. They explain concepts like priming, embryo banking, egg freezing versus embryo freezing, and why social media narratives around "fried eggs" and minimal stimulation IVF often don't align with the evidence. The conversation also explores the connection between diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), and early menopause. They discuss the emotional impact of fertility treatment, comparison culture, donor eggs, and why a low AMH should be viewed as information—not a prediction of your future.  IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE... You: Okay, but if I only get a few eggs during IVF, does that mean the cycle failed? Also You: My AMH is low... does this mean I'm going through menopause soon??? 3AM You: Should I freeze my eggs right now even if I'm not ready for kids yet? IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS… Can you have a successful IVF cycle with low AMH? How many eggs is normal with DOR? What is embryo banking? Should I freeze eggs or embryos? Does low AMH mean early menopause? What is primary ovarian insufficiency (POI)? Can AMH predict menopause? Can low AMH improve? What hormone replacement should women with POI take? Can you get pregnant after premature menopause? Do donor eggs work? What is the difference between DOR and POI? YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! In today’s chat we cover: [08:00] Why IVF expectations need to be different for women with DOR [11:00] Defining success when ovarian reserve is low [11:15] Priming protocols explained [12:50] Minimal stimulation IVF: what patients are being told [13:45] The myth that fertility medications "fry your eggs" [14:30] When lower-dose IVF protocols may make sense [15:00] Why many women with DOR need multiple retrieval cycles [15:45] Embryo banking and planning for future children [16:30] Egg freezing vs. embryo freezing [17:30] Why embryos provide more information than frozen eggs [18:00] The emotional toll of fertility comparison culture [19:00] Why comparing retrieval numbers can be harmful [20:00] Fertility, luck, and the randomness of reproduction [20:45] DOR, perimenopause, menopause & the ovarian aging spectrum [21:15] A patient story about premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) [22:00] Why DOR and POI exist on a continuum [23:00] POI is more than a fertility diagnosis [24:00] Bone health, cardiovascular health & estrogen loss [25:00] Can AMH predict menopause? [26:00] What low AMH means in your 40s vs. your 20s [26:45] Research on AMH and menopause timing [27:30] Can low AMH ever improve? [28:00] Birth control pills and falsely suppressed AMH levels [28:45] Why low AMH is a signal—not a sentence [30:00] Recognizing symptoms of POI and early menopause [30:30] Why women with POI are often undertreated [31:00] Hormone replacement therapy vs. birth control pills [32:00] Why physiologic estrogen replacement matters [33:00] Brain health, mood, heart health & bone health in POI [33:30] Osteopenia, osteoporosis & early estrogen loss [34:00] DEXA scans, vitamin D & weight-bearing exercise [35:00] The emotional impact of POI [35:30] Mental health support and online communities [36:00] Donor eggs and future family building [37:00] Why menopause does not prevent pregnancy with IVF [38:00] Listener question: "My AMH is 0.5 and I'm single. Should I freeze my eggs?" [40:00] Why fertility planning doesn't have to happen overnight [40:30] Listener question: "Both my embryos were abnormal. Should I keep trying?" [42:00] Knowing when to continue treatment and when to pivot [42:30] Listener question: "I'm 24 with an AMH of 0.3. Should I be worried?" [43:00] Why proactive planning beats panic [44:00] Final takeaways: Your AMH is a starting point, not a prediction [45:00] Why DOR doesn't define your worth, your fertility, or your future Let’s continue the conversation! Leave us a voicemail with your questions at 754-CALLDOC (754) 225-5362. Nothing is off limits.  Follow Us on Instagram:  @callyourdoctorpodcast  @lucky.sekhon   @aliciarobbinsmd See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Getting told you have an ovarian cyst can feel terrifying — especially when the message comes through a patient portal with zero explanation. Suddenly you’re spiraling, Googling ovarian cancer symptoms at 2AM, and wondering whether surgery is inevitable. But here’s the reality: most ovarian cysts are completely benign and many resolve on their own. In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins break down the different types of ovarian cysts, what they actually mean, and how doctors determine whether a cyst is something to watch, treat, or remove surgically. They explain the key difference between simple and complex cysts, why the type matters more than the size, and what symptoms should never be ignored. The conversation also dives into endometriomas, dermoid cysts, ovarian torsion, fertility preservation, and why some cysts can impact egg quantity or egg quality over time. They unpack the nuance behind “watchful waiting,” discuss when surgery truly makes sense, and explain why many women feel dismissed or anxious when they’re told to “just monitor it.” Plus: a much-needed reality check about ovarian cancer fears, why most cysts are not cancer, and how ovarian cysts are evaluated differently after menopause. IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE... You: Wait… I have an ovarian cyst?? Should I be freaking out??? Also You: Why did my doctor say we’re just “watching it” instead of removing it?? 3AM You: Okay but HOW do they know it’s not ovarian cancer???  IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS… What is an ovarian cyst? What’s the difference between a simple and complex cyst? Can ovarian cysts go away on their own? Can ovarian cysts affect fertility? Can ovarian cysts cause torsion? When do ovarian cysts need surgery? What size ovarian cyst is dangerous? Can ovarian cysts be cancerous? Should I freeze my eggs if I keep getting ovarian cysts? What symptoms of ovarian torsion feel like? YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! In today’s chat we cover: [01:21] Medical misinformation online & fertility “experts” on social media [09:16] Why hearing “you have a cyst” causes so much anxiety [11:01] What ovarian cysts actually are [11:29] Functional cysts, corpus luteum cysts & normal ovulation [12:40] Simple cysts vs. complex cysts [12:58] Endometriomas (“chocolate cysts”) explained [13:20] Dermoid cysts & the wild things they can contain [14:44] PCOS and why “polycystic ovaries” is a misleading name [15:27] What radiologists look for on ultrasound [16:57] CA-125, MRI imaging & ovarian cancer red flags [20:24] Endometriomas, endometriosis & fertility concerns [23:37] Egg freezing considerations before cyst surgery [25:53] Dermoid cysts, ovarian torsion & emergency symptoms [29:59] “Watchful waiting” — why many cysts don’t need surgery [35:17] Ovarian cysts after menopause [39:20] Listener question: “I have a 4cm cyst — should I panic?” [40:43] Listener question: “Can I still get pregnant with one ovary?” Let’s continue the conversation! Leave us a voicemail with your questions at 754-CALLDOC (754) 225-5362. Nothing is off limits.  Follow Us on Instagram:  @callyourdoctorpodcast  @lucky.sekhon   @aliciarobbinsmd See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PCOS affects somewhere between 8-13% of women of reproductive age, and yet the average woman sees three or more providers before she gets a diagnosis. PCOS symptoms often get treated with isolation. Stubborn acne that won’t go away? See a dermatologist. Can’t lose weight? See a nutritionist. No one steps back to look at the whole picture. Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins are excited this week to share all their knowledge about PCOS – what it IS and what it is NOT. The range of symptoms women with PCOS can experience is extensive and we do a deep dive into what these symptoms can include as well as a discussion on atypical PCOS. PCOS is a metabolic and hormonal condition that goes so much deeper than fertility or wanting to get pregnant. In this episode, you’ll learn how physicians diagnose PCOS with the current guidelines, the risks when it comes to fertility, and how PCOS actually affects the body. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE...  You:  Do I have PCOS if my periods are irregular? Also You: Should I go to the doctor to check for PCOS if I’m having trouble losing weight? 3AM You:  WAIT if I DO have it...will I be able to get pregnant???  IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS…  What is PCOS? How do I know if I have PCOS? Do irregular periods mean I have PCOS? What are PCOS symptoms? How is PCOS diagnosed? Is PCOS common? What are the treatment options for PCOS? Will I be able to get pregnant if I have PCOS? Are there different kinds of PCOS? Should I get on Metformin? Will having PCOS affect my egg health? What is ovulatory PCOS? Do I have PCOS if I have a cyst? YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!   In today’s chat we cover:  [04:00] Intro to PCOS [07:27] What PCOS actually is [14:54] Diagnosis (Rotterdam criteria and symptoms) [23:41] Atypical PCOS [31:55] 2023 guideline updates – what has changed [36:07] PCOS and fertility [50:21] Listener questions (miscarriage risk? poor egg quality risk?) Let’s continue the conversation! Leave us a voicemail with your questions at 754-CALLDOC (754) 225-5362. Nothing is off limits.  Follow Us on Instagram:  @callyourdoctorpodcast  @lucky.sekhon   @aliciarobbinsmd  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we’re talking about the blockbuster of all fertility treatment – IVF. Whether you are looking to start IVF, currently going through the process, know a friend or loved one who is, or simply want to know more about it – you've come to the right place! Fertility specialist Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins share their knowledge about IVF and what patients can expect, including time commitment, success rates, and what the risks are, if any. There’s an abundance of misinformation about IVF circulating the internet, and we are here to set the record straight and dispel those myths, while also empowering anyone who is interested in IVF to get educated on the topic so that they can do what’s best for their health and family. IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE...  You:  I’m not getting pregnant....am I infertile? Also You: Should I try IVF?  3AM You:  Wait... do IVF babies have more health problems???   IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS…  What is IVF? Should I do IVF if I can’t get pregnant? Is IVF just for people who can’t get pregnant naturally? What do I need to know about the IVF process before committing to it? How early should I be thinking about freezing my eggs? Does IVF cause cancer? When should I consider IVF? How does IVF work? Is IVF safe? What are the risks? Can I be on a GLP-1 while doing IVF? Why does IVF work for some but not for others? How much does IVF cost? Is it covered by insurance? Will I go into menopause early because of IVF? What is the success rate of IVF? How do I support my friend or loved one who is going through IVF? YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!   In today’s chat we cover:  [05:34] IVF in the media - Jennifer Aniston, Paris Hilton, and Michelle Obama [07:07] Success rate of IVF  [08:21] IVF and if insurance will cover it [09:15] The team of embryologists behind IVF [15:17] What patients should expect, explaining the IVF cycle [24:08] Egg retrieval process, and embryo test results [33:16] Vitrification and increased success rates [34:02] Genetic testing – PGTA and PGTM [39:22] GLP-1 babies and improved metabolic health [44:49] Common myths about IVF (cancer, early menopause, problems with IVF babies) Let’s continue the conversation! Leave us a voicemail with your questions at 754-CALLDOC (754) 225-5362. Nothing is off limits.  Follow Us on Instagram:  @callyourdoctorpodcast  @lucky.sekhon   @aliciarobbinsmd See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.