IVF, Ovulation, and Fertility Facts and Myths Everyone Should Know with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
About this episode
Dr. Mona Amin discusses fertility basics and misconceptions with Dr. Lucky Sekhon.
This week on The PedsDocTalk Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Lucky Sekhon, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, OB-GYN, and author of The Lucky Egg, for a conversation about the fertility basics so many adults were never actually taught. We talk about the fertility knowledge gap, what ovulation really means, how to time intercourse more effectively, and when it may be time to stop waiting and get support. We also get into one of the biggest misconceptions people hear all the time, that every fertility treatment is IVF. Dr. Sekhon breaks down the difference between cycle tracking, medicated IUI, and IVF, and explains what the fertility workup is actually looking at, from ovulation and uterine structure to sperm factors and age-related egg quality. We discuss: • Why so many adults reach the point of trying to conceive without really understanding fertility • Signs in your cycle that may be worth paying attention to earlier • Why the fertile window is smaller than many people realize • Why temperature tracking alone may miss the best timing • What ovulation predictor kits are actually picking up • What lifestyle habits may help support fertility • The…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Mona Amin
Guest: Dr. Lucky Sekhon
Topics covered
- fertility
- IVF
- ovulation
- infertility
Mentioned in this episode
Products: The Lucky Egg
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