Dr. Lucky Sekhon's Fertility Blog
I often get asked about the differences between intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). While both treatments are designed to help couples conceive, they are quite different in terms of their process, timeline, potential risks, big-picture implications, and…
What are progesterone in oil (PIO) intramuscular shots and why do people hate them so much!? Progesterone in oil (PIO) shots are usually the part of IVF treatment people dread the most – WHY? Oil is thick which makes it…
As a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist, I often encounter patients struggling with ovulatory dysfunction. One of the most common approaches to treating ovulatory dysfunction is through ovulation induction using medications like Clomid and Letrozole. These two medications are used…
As a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility (REI) specialist here in New York, I work with many couples who are struggling to conceive. One of the most common causes of infertility is male factor infertility, which occurs when a man has…
As a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist (REI), I work with couples who are struggling with infertility and are looking for ways to conceive. One of the most common treatments we offer is In vitro fertilization (IVF). But, how does…
(SPOILER ALERT: No.) Monkeypox, a smallpox-like virus that originated in Central and West Africa, has popped up in >200 cases in Europe and North America this Spring 2022. On the heels of 3+ years of COVID turning our lives upside…
Most people assume the patients I see are typically 35 and older – but that is so *not true*! Yes, age is a major factor that impacts fertility but there can be many fertility related issues that can impact even…
“Injections to ‘plump up’ the ovaries so we can extract the eggs.” “Shots that jack up your hormones.” These are just some of the ways I have heard patients describe the process of ovarian stimulation for egg retrieval. Whether egg…
A not-so-fun fact that we know all too well is that we have a limited pool of eggs and are unable to regenerate or fix our eggs over time. This leads to an age-related reduction in our natural fertility due…
When patients walk through my door, I can sense their emotional and mental state in an instant. Some may be excited and optimistic – these are the patients who made the appointment in the spirit of being proactive. They may…