The Egg Whisperer Show Understanding Your Fertility and How to Get Pregnant Now: The Lucky Egg | Dr. Lucky Sekhon (pt 1)
Jan 21, 2026
Dr. Lucky Sekhon, a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and author of The Lucky Egg, offers invaluable insights into fertility and family planning. She dismantles common myths, explaining how low egg count doesn't equate to infertility and that most miscarriages are beyond our control. Dr. Lucky emphasizes the importance of preconception testing and understanding your biological clock as early as your twenties. She also discusses the realities of IVF and egg freezing, urging listeners to approach these topics with realistic expectations.
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How The Lucky Egg Book Was Born
- Lucky Sekhon described how a patient's connection led to her book deal and accelerated the writing process.
- The patient became pregnant the week Sekhon got the book contract and Sekhon handed in her manuscript when the baby was born.
Track Your Cycle And Start Prenatals
- Track and understand your cycle pattern before delaying evaluation; irregular cycles warrant early referral to a fertility doctor.
- Start a prenatal vitamin with folic acid at least three months before trying to conceive.
Do Preconception Genetic And Immunity Screening
- Consider preconception screening like carrier genetic panels and immunity tests before pregnancy attempts.
- Use results to plan options proactively, including IVF with PGT if needed.
