Ask Your Doctor: Does Hormone Therapy Cause Breast Cancer? Why Is My Libido So Low? When Should I Consider IVF?

Your favorite podcast doctors are solo this week! Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins are here to answer all of your burning women’s health questions in this listener Q&A. They asked you what you wanted to know about fertility, pregnancy, hormones, perimenopause, menopause—and you definitely delivered. In this rapid-fire Q&A, Dr. Sekhon and Dr. Robbins focus on answering the highest yield questions that they get online and in their practice. A reminder that nothing in this episode should be taken as individualized medical advice, but they hope their generalized advice inspires you to have a low threshold when it comes to asking your doctor questions and seeking out experts. “I have diminished ovarian reserve, should I stop trying naturally?” “What should I avoid after an embryo transfer?” “Why did my sleep quality suddenly decline when I entered my 40s?” “I’ve had two miscarriages, should I just do IVF?” These are real questions that women want answers to. Dr. Sekhon and Dr. Robbins address the multiple factors that are often overlooked when it comes to sleep issues, low libido, fertility testing, recurrent pregnancy loss, and so much more. They give you the inside scoop on what they tell their own patients, and the processes and tests they use to determine the cause of the problem. By the end of this episode, they hope you feel less alone in your health struggles, gain confidence to talk to your doctor about the symptoms you’re experiencing and feel more comfortable discussing taboo topics with your friend group. The common thread here is that women’s health is on a continuum, everything is interrelated, one person’s experience doesn’t tell the whole story, and context is so important when addressing health issues. IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE... You: Wait... my doctor wants me to try hormone replacement therapy... Also You: Does estrogen cause breast cancer? I’ve seen some rumors... 3AM You: Wait but if I do IVF...can ovarian stimulation put me at a higher risk for breast cancer??? IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS… What is an AMH test and what can it tell you? Is my low AMH holding me back from trying naturally? Can you get pregnant during menopause? What is the difference between perimenopause and menopause? Can I exercise after an embryo transfer? Why did my sleep suddenly decline when I entered my 40s? Does it matter what time I take progesterone? Are cooling mattresses worth it? When should I consider IVF? Does hormone therapy cause breast cancer? What is an HSG? What tests do I need to get before deciding to do IVF? Are fibroids causing my infertility? What is Antiphospholipid Syndrome (ALPS) and is there a solution? What are the symptoms of perimenopause? Is coffee the cause of my miscarriage? Are there medications to help with low libido? Is sex therapy worth it? 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 amazi