Lipstick on the Rim Fertility Myths vs Facts: Egg Freezing, IVF, & What Every Woman Should Know
Mar 3, 2026
Dr. Lucky Sekhon, reproductive endocrinologist and author of The Lucky Egg, offers science-backed clarity on fertility. She unpacks egg freezing timing and realities. She explains AMH, ovarian reserve, egg quality versus quantity, and why clinic labs matter. She demystifies modern IVF, genetic testing, and common fertility myths in short, compassionate bursts.
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Doctor Turned Patient Used Her Own Frozen Embryos
- Lucky Sekhon experienced secondary infertility at 38 and relied on previously frozen embryos to conceive.
- She says being the patient changed her perspective and made her a more empathetic doctor.
Age Shift Drives Modern Infertility Perception
- Infertility isn't new; shifting parental ages explain perceived increases more than a new biological problem.
- Societal changes (education, careers) mean many are attempting pregnancy later than prior generations who had kids in early 20s.
Debunking IVF Cancer And Menopause Fears
- Ignore fear-mongering claims linking IVF to long-term breast cancer or earlier menopause.
- Lucky Sekhon cites long-term registry data showing no link, and explains stimulation is transient (2–3 weeks) so not comparable to chronic hormone exposure.
