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If you’re Googling “Is this normal?” or spiraling down a “What’s wrong with me?” rabbit hole… you’ve come to the right place. Your board-certified besties are officially in the chat to answer all your questions.Call Your Doctor is a women’s health podcast hosted by Dr. Lucky Sekhon, fertility specialist and OB/GYN, and Dr. Alicia Robbins, perimenopause and hormone expert. Together, they deliver relatable, evidence-based advice on topics such as hormones, egg freezing, perimenopause, sexual health, aging, and just navigating today’s confusing world of women’s health.Every Monday they dive into honest conversations, real-life stories, and actionable medical guidance in smart, digestible episodes designed for busy women who want real science without the overwhelm.Join the chat. Ask them anything... no topic is off limits!Have a question? Call us at (754) 225-5362 (aka 754-CALLDOC).
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- 4 days ago57 min
Heart Disease Is a Woman’s Disease with Cardiologist Dr. May Bakir
1 in 3 women will die of cardiovascular disease, yet we don’t talk about it with anywhere near the concern we give something like breast cancer, even though heart disease is the #1 killer of women. And the kicker is that 90% is preventable. Today, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins are speaking with Dr. May Bakir about the disease that hides in plain sight and what most women don’t realize about their own hearts until it’s too late — heart disease. Dr. May Bakir is a triple board-certified cardiologist, fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and one of the leading voices in women’s cardiovascular health. Dr. Bakir did her cardiology fellowship at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed specialized fellowship training in women’s cardiovascular disease at Cedars-Sinai. She spent five years at Loyola University’s medical center as medical director of their women’s heart health program before founding InfiniteHeart Health in 2025, which is a virtual prevention focused cardiology practice built around giving patients more than typical ten minute visits. In this episode, Dr. Sekhon and Dr. Robbins ask Dr. Bakir to break down the major categories of cardiovascular health we should be focusing on, explain why the awareness for heart disease has declined, and share why heart disease affects women differently than men. They also discuss how pregnancy and autoimmune diseases increase heart disease risk, how a heart attack can feel for women, and what symptoms Dr. Bakir wishes than women would take more seriously. By the end of this episode, you’ll know why women’s heart health needs to be considered differently than men’s, what the evidence says about things like GLP-1s, supplements, and statins for heart health, and the answer to the one and most hotly debated questions in menopause medicine: does hormone therapy actually prevent cardiovascular disease and lower all-cause mortality? Follow Dr. May Bakir - @dr.maybakir IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE... You: Today at work I had some heart palpitations... Also You: I’m working a lot and not getting much sleep from the stress... 3AM You: Wait...should I see a cardiologist??? IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS… How early can women develop heart disease? What lifestyle factors should I be taking more seriously? Should I be concerned about stress? Does having an autoimmune disease increase my risk of cardiovascular disease? How does pregnancy increase the risk of heart disease? Why is women’s heart disease not talked about as much as breast cancer? Is red wine good for heart health? How early should I see a cardiologist? Do statins work on women? Should I take HRTs to tackle cardiovascular risk factors? What are the symptoms of a heart attack? Is it different for women? Is the ASCVD risk calculator accurate? How can I determine my risk of heart disease? What tests should I ask my doctor about? 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: Give the gift of quality this holiday season. 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!Cozy Earth: Head to cozyearth.com and use my code CALLYOURDOCTOR for up to 20% of
- 1 weeks ago37 min
Alcohol in Your 40s: What Every Woman Needs to Know About How It Impacts Fertility and Hormones
Why can’t I drink like I used to? Are the organic, sugar-free, sulfite-free wine options actually better for you? Is there a hangover supplement that actually works? In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins are discussing the uncomfortable truth about alcohol. Americans overall are drinking less with 54% of adults saying that they drink, but the reality is that most of this drop is coming from young adults, but for people in midlife, it seems to be going the other way. In 2022, adults between 35-50 reported the highest levels of binge drinking ever recorded in US history, and the biggest jump in heavy drinking over the last few years was people in their 40s. Being in the sandwich generation comes with an immense amount of stress and responsibility. Dr. Sekhon and Dr. Robbins are coming this week with personal stories, zero judgment, and the desire to help women understand the impact of alcohol so that they can make an informed decision for themselves. By the end of this episode, you’ll know the impact that alcohol has on quality of life and long-term health. You’ll understand why women react differently to alcohol, why two glasses of wine hit harder at 45 than at 25, why alcohol wakes you up at 3am and makes your next day anxiety worse, the role it has in breast cancer risk, and its effect on fertility. The doctors also share whether choosing organic, sulfite-free, sugar-free options are actually better for you, and if there’s any magical hangover supplements that can help you feel better the next day. This isn’t about never having a glass of wine again. It’s about knowing what it does to your body so you can choose what’s worth it to you. If you’re struggling with cutting back on alcohol, you are not alone and help is out there. SAMHSA national helpline: 1-800-662-4357 IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE... You: I’m so down to get drinks after work!! Also You (the next day): Why do I have a hangover? We only had a couple drinks... 3AM You: Wait...why is my sleep all messed up? Is it the alcohol? IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS… Is sulfite-free wine better for you? Does alcohol trigger menopause symptoms? How many drinks a week is a safe amount? Should I limit my alcohol intake as I get older? What are the long-term impacts of drinking alcohol? Is red wine the safest alcohol to drink? How do I not have a hangover? Why can’t I tolerate alcohol anymore? Does alcohol affect sleep? Why can my husband drink more than me and be completely fine? Does alcohol cause breast cancer? Should I stop drinking if I’m trying to get pregnant? Why do women react differently to alcohol than men? 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.Instant Hydration: For a better way to stay hydrated, go to INSTANTHY
- 2 weeks ago53 min
Can You Have It All? Big Careers, Motherhood, & Menopause with Oprah Daily Editorial Director Pilar Guzmán
Are you an ambitious woman who also wants to have a family? Can you make time for motherhood while you’re busy building your resumé? Balancing the pursuit of a high-level career while being aware of your biological clock is a tough thing to navigate. And when you do have kids, how do you manage your work schedule while also trying to be a present, engaged parent? Can we really have it all? In this episode, Dr. Alicia Robbins and Dr. Lucky Sekhon are joined by Pilar Guzmán, Editorial Director of Oprah Daily, who has spent her career shaping the conversations women have about their lives, their identities, and the things that matter most to them. She’s also a mother, storyteller, and someone who’s had a front row seat to the changing conversations around women’s health. Pilar, Oprah Winfrey, and the team at Oprah Daily are launching The Book of Menopause, a science-backed guide that tackles everything from hot flashes and brain fog to intimacy, identity, and what it means to thrive in mid-life. Dr. Robbins and Dr. Sekhon are going beyond the book and hearing from Pilar herself about her own journey, career, motherhood, the ways her relationship with success has changed overtime, and what she’s learned from speaking with some of the most influential voices in women’s health. After experiencing menopause herself, Pilar became devoted to combining medicine and storytelling to help create language and understand this stage of life. Women deserve to feel informed, empowered and know that there is so much to look forward to and be optimistic about as they evolve. They should not have to wait until they’re struggling to learn about their bodies, and they certainly shouldn’t have to accept feeling terrible as an inevitable part of getting older. Pilar also shares her thoughts about what makes a good leader, how to hire the right people, and what advice she’d give to young, high-achieving women who struggle with the need to constantly prove themselves. Whether you are just starting your career and/or your family in your 30s, entering perimenopause in your 40s, or going through menopause in your 50s, this episode is for you. Follow Pilar: @pilar_guzman The Book of Menopause IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS… What’s the good news about perimenopause and menopause? How do I know if I’m ready to take on a leadership position at work? Does menopause lead to divorce? What are the side effects of menopause? How can I balance a high-level career and motherhood? Can you be in perimenopause and be pregnant at the same time? Does the biological clock really matter? Should I be scared of menopause? 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 <a href="http://cozyearth.com/" rel="noopen
- 3 weeks ago39 min
Brain Fog & the Hormonal Shifts That Affect Cognitive Health
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 pur
- Oct 5, 202657 min
The Truth About Quietly Quitting Your Marriage with Sex & Relationship Therapist Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy
We plan our kids’ schedules, our careers, even our vacations down to the hour, and somehow holding our relationship together doesn’t get the same attention. Most marriages, when they end, don’t end in one big blowup —they end quietly; one skipped conversation at a time. Today we’re talking about connection and the stress that fertility issues, perimenopause, and postpartum can put on our relationship. By the end of this episode, you’ll know what quietly quitting your marriage really looks like, how the mental load of raising kids and caregiving quietly erodes connection, and practical tips you can start implementing today, or even tonight, to build that connection. You’ll also learn what the orgasm gap is, and what can actually close it. Our guest today is Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy, an AASECT Certified sex therapist and author of Parents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex After Kids. She is also certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and is the co-host of the Under the Hood podcast. Dr. Eudy helps couples navigate sex, desire, and connection in the whirlwind of parenting, even when life and kids make it feel impossible. She works with couples every day who love each other but have quietly drifted into something that looks more like a partnership than a marriage, and she’s here to tell us exactly how they find their way back before it’s too late. Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins ask Dr. Eudy how she helps couples reestablish connection, her thoughts on open marriages, how she uses the biopsychosocial model to analyze low libido, and when should a couple seek out a sex therapist. Dr. Eudy also explains the difference between spontaneous desire and responsive desire and why it’s healthy for couples to talk about sex more than they have sex. If you take one thing from this episode, let it be this quote from Dr. Eudy: “You cannot pour desire from an empty cup. Rest, pleasure, and feeling valued are not luxuries, they’re conditions that intimacy requires.” FOLLOW DR. REBECCA HOWARD EUDY@rebeccahowardeudyParents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex After KidsIF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE... You: I can’t remember the last time my husband and I had sex... Also You: We’ve both been so stressed at work and when we get home, it’s time to take care of the kids... 3AM You: Wait…do you think he might want an open marriage???? IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS… How can my husband spice up our sex life? What is the orgasm gap? Do open marriages work? When should I seek out a sex therapist for my relationship? What are the biological factors that may cause women to have less sexual desire than men? How does perimenopause affect libido? How does mental health affect your sex life with your partner? Is not being able to orgasm from penetration normal? How do I connect with my partner? What does quietly quitting your marriage look like? 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 <a href="http://quince.com/callyourdoc
- Sep 28, 202658 min
Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer with Medical Oncologist Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky
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-CA
- Sep 21, 202631 min
Healthcare Hacks: How to Get the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Appointment
Doctor’s appointments can be intimidating. It’s a universal experience. And everyone wants to feel like their doctor is invested in them. As two doctors who are on the other side of things, we know how it feels when you walk into a sterile environment where you’re given a limited amount of time to be assessed and have all your questions answered. In today’s episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins are giving you all the hacks and practical tips on how to get the most out of your doctor’s appointments. It’s enough to be a patient dealing with a medical problem, but navigating the healthcare system and coordination of everything that needs to be done is no small feat and can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure. Most doctor appointments are 15 minutes, or even less, and we are here to help you be prepared to use every single moment of that visit wisely. Dr. Sekhon and Dr. Robbins share how you should prep for your appointment, what to prioritize when you’re actually there, and the questions you should ask before you walk out the door. This episode stresses the importance of knowing enough to be able to participate actively and proactively in your medical care. There are so many good doctors—you don’t go through years of grueling training without having a purpose or a reason behind it. Is it an optimal healthcare system? No. But this is all about being strategic, efficient, and maximizing as much as we can. You can get a lot more out of your experience and have better care if you are able to self-advocate, and today’s episode is really about giving you those tools. Plan it, be strategic, know your story, understand your options, speak up when something doesn’t make sense, and remember that your doctor has seen it all, so don’t be embarrassed to be vulnerable. And yes, crying IS normal! We hope this episode inspires you to take your health into your own hands. The best care isn’t a doctor dictating what happens to a passive patient, it’s a partnership. IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE... You: I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow...I’m feeling nervous about it... Also You: What should I ask my doctor? Can I ask them about this health trend I saw on TikTok? 3AM You: Wait…do I only get 15 minutes with them? What should I prioritize??? IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS… What should I bring to my doctor’s appointment? Is it normal to be anxious going into a doctor’s appointment? Should I bring up other health concerns at my annual check-up? How honest should I be with my doctor? Will my doctor be upset if I bring up medical advice I saw on social media? How do I advocate for myself without being confrontational? What questions should I ask my doctor before I walk out? Can I record my doctor’s appointment, or take notes? Do doctors get annoyed if you bring someone with you? How can I not be an annoying patient but still get the answers I’m looking for? What are the doctor red flags that I should lookout for? 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
- Sep 14, 202648 min
Answering Your Voicemails: Why Can’t I Get Pregnant? How Can I Support My Fertility as a Shift Worker? Does Perimenopause Look Different If I’ve Had a Hysterectomy?
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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucky.se
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About Call Your Doctor
If you’re Googling “Is this normal?” or spiraling down a “What’s wrong with me?” rabbit hole… you’ve come to the right place. Your board-certified besties are officially in the chat to answer all your questions.Call Your Doctor is a women’s health podcast hosted by Dr. Lucky Sekhon, fertility specialist and OB/GYN, and Dr. Alicia Robbins, perimenopause and hormone expert. Together, they deliver relatable, evidence-based advice on topics such as hormones, egg freezing, perimenopause, sexual health, aging, and just navigating today’s confusing world of women’s health.Every Monday they dive into honest conversations, real-life stories, and actionable medical guidance in smart, digestible episodes designed for busy women who want real science without the overwhelm.Join the chat. Ask them anything... no topic is off limits!Have a question? Call us at (754) 225-5362 (aka 754-CALLDOC).
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It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of Call Your Doctor as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the Call Your Doctor podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official Call Your Doctor product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Podcast Nation.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts, any in the catalog. Basic raises that to 15, Pro to 40 and Max to 100. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does Call Your Doctor release new episodes?
Call Your Doctor publishes weekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does Call Your Doctor cover?
Call Your Doctor covers topics including Education, Medicine, Fitness, Health & Fitness, Self-Improvement. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
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