Call Your Doctor

A positive pregnancy test is supposed to be the beginning of an exciting chapter—but for nearly one in four pregnancies, it ends in loss. And despite how common miscarriage is, so many women are left feeling blindsided, isolated, and convinced they somehow did something wrong. In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins answer the questions every woman has about miscarriage, recurrent...

Ever feel like you become a completely different person the week before your period? Maybe you're suddenly overwhelmed with anxiety, rage, irritability, insomnia, or intrusive thoughts, and then your period arrives and it's like a switch flips. If you've ever wondered whether it's "just PMS" or something more, you're not alone.  In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins sit dow...

You’re exercising, eating “clean,” staying productive, checking all the wellness boxes… and then one day your period just disappears. Maybe it’s been three months. Maybe six. Maybe your doctor told you to “just relax” and it’ll come back. But what if your missing period is actually your body trying to tell you something important?  In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins brea...

You hear them answer your questions every week, but how did Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins end up here in the first place? What drew them to medicine? And what happens when two physicians take a break from talking about symptoms and studies to talk about themselves?  In this special episode, Dr. Lucky and Dr. Alicia pull back the curtain and share the personal stories that shaped the...

In Part 2 of this DOR deep dive, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins tackle the questions women ask most after receiving a low ovarian reserve diagnosis. They break down what IVF and egg retrievals actually look like when you have DOR, why fewer eggs doesn't necessarily mean worse outcomes, and how fertility specialists tailor treatment protocols to maximize success. They explain concepts like...

Getting told you have “low AMH” or diminished ovarian reserve can feel devastating, especially when you’re young, still getting regular periods, and suddenly being told your biological clock is “running out.” For many women, it spirals into panic, shame, obsessive Googling, and the terrifying feeling that your body is somehow failing you.  In part one of this series, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr....

Getting told you have an ovarian cyst can feel terrifying — especially when the message comes through a patient portal with zero explanation. Suddenly you’re spiraling, Googling ovarian cancer symptoms at 2AM, and wondering whether surgery is inevitable. But here’s the reality: most ovarian cysts are completely benign and many resolve on their own.  In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. A...

PCOS has a new name! What was Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is now Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). Read more about this name change here: https://www.endocrine.org/news-and-advocacy/news-room/2026/pcos-name-change PMOS is often treated like a fertility problem — but for millions of women, it impacts so much more than just getting pregnant. Acne that won’t respond to skincare. W...

PCOS affects somewhere between 8-13% of women of reproductive age, and yet the average woman sees three or more providers before she gets a diagnosis. PCOS symptoms often get treated with isolation. Stubborn acne that won’t go away? See a dermatologist. Can’t lose weight? See a nutritionist. No one steps back to look at the whole picture.  Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia R...

Fibroids are so common – up to 80% of women will get them by the age of 50. For some women, they cause no issues, but for others, fibroids can be debilitating and more advanced treatment is recommended, and in some cases, surgery is necessary.  Fertility specialist Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins share their knowledge about fibroids – what they are, why people get them, common symptom...

This week we’re talking about the blockbuster of all fertility treatment – IVF. Whether you are looking to start IVF, currently going through the process, know a friend or loved one who is, or simply want to know more about it – you've come to the right place!  Fertility specialist Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins share their knowledge about IVF and what patients ca...

GLP-1s are everywhere – commercials, your group chats, your algorithm...but what exactly are they? Are they dangerous? What are the side effects? How long should you be taking it? Do you need a prescription from your doctor? We’re here to answer those questions!  This week's episode is all about GLP-1s – what they are, how they work, what the data ACTUALLY shows and what w...

Last week we talked all about preventative care and what women in their 20s and 30s should be aware of when it comes to managing their health. Now it’s time to tackle the next decades: the 40s, 50s, and 60s.  In this episode of Call Your Doctor, board-certified physicians break down the most important decades for preventative care and reducing risk factors for health complicati...

Are you in your 20s and 30s wondering when to start caring about your fertility? Have you ever been nervous to book your gynecologist appointment? Do you feel uncomfortable when you’re in your doctor’s office? Are you scared to advocate for your health because you don’t know the “right” thing to say or what to ask about? With all the noise online about health and wellness, it c...

Endometriosis isn’t just “bad period pain.” If your symptoms are disrupting your life, making you miss work, or leaving you searching for answers, this might be the conversation you’ve been waiting for. Despite affecting millions of women, endometriosis is still widely misunderstood, often dismissed, and can take years to properly diagnose.   In this episode of C...

Egg freezing has gone from a niche medical option to a mainstream conversation… but with that rise in popularity has come a lot of confusion, misinformation, and viral headlines that don’t tell the full story. Let’s get into it!  In this episode of  Call Your Doctor , board-certified physicians break down what egg freezing actually is, how it works, and...

The birth control pill is one of the most studied medications in history… yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood on the internet.  In this episode of Call Your Doctor, board-certified physicians break down how the pill actually works in the body, what it’s doing to your hormones, and why so much misinformation about birth control continues to circulate onlin...

The group chat is officially open and it’s about to pop off. In this inaugural mini episode of Call Your Doctor , OB-GYNs Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins introduce themselves, share how their friendship started during residency, and explain the professional journeys that led them here. They set the tone for the conversations ahead with a simple goal: cut through the noise, break down compl...

Even Halle Berry was misdiagnosed during perimenopause. A perfect example of how often women’s symptoms are misunderstood.   In this episode of Call Your Doctor , board-certified physicians break down the real symptoms of perimenopause, including heavy or irregular periods, night sweats, brain fog, migraines, sleep disruption, mood changes, vaginal dryness, and libido shifts and why so many w...

Jennifer Lawrence recently shared on Amy Poehler’s podcast that her ears suddenly became incredibly itchy. Amy told her it could be perimenopause. As strange as it sounds, she’s not wrong. It’s one of the many confusing symptoms of perimenopause.  In this episode of Call Your Doctor, board-certified physicians break down the real treatment options for perimenopause from lifestyle strateg...

If you’ve ever Googled “Why am I like this?” at 11PM… It's time to Call Your Doctor!  Welcome to your new favorite women’s health podcast hosted by board-certified physicians Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins. From hormones and fertility to perimenopause, sexual health, and everything in between, they break down the topics women are actually thinking about with real science, real talk,...