What's the truth about egg freezing success rates? Is IVF really a guarantee for building a family? And how do you separate fertility facts from fiction when the internet is full of clickbait headlines?

In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine sits down with her friend and fellow reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Lucky Sekhon, to explore the myths and realities of modern fertility care. Dr. Sekhon shares both science and lived experience through her personal journey with IVF and personal expertise in guiding patients through tough choices.

This episode focuses on how fertility education, patient empowerment, and evidence-based medicine intersect in today's world of reproductive health. It's a conversation that blends heart, hope, and hard science to give you tools to make informed choices on your fertility journey.

In this episode you'll hear:

• [0:19] Online fertility education: empowering but overwhelming
• [8:32] Dr. Lucky Sekhon's personal story
• [13:19] Grief, shame, and resilience: the emotional side of IVF
• [23:29] Balancing patient expectations with IVF success rates
• [26:50] ERA and other 'add-ons': the truth
• [32:21] Creating reliable online resources for patients
• [34:12] No more scary headlines: Tylenol, autism, and fertility myths
• [38:49] Dr. Sekhon's book The Lucky Egg

Resources mentioned:

The Lucky Egg by Dr. Lucky Sekhon

theluckyegg.com

@lucky.sekhon on IG

@drluckyegg on TikTok

Fertility 101 with Dr. Lucky Sekhon on YouTube

Brave & Curious Episode 50: Over 25 Years of Taking Charge of Your Fertility with Author Toni Weschler

Dr. Shahine's Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations

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