The DUTCH Podcast

Finding Clarity in Fertility: Ovarian Reserve, Fertility Markers & Mental Health

The DUTCH Podcast

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Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Dr. Lucky Sekhon discusses the significance of Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) levels in fertility and the release of her new book The Lucky Egg. This episode also explores: The role of mental health in fertility journeys How education and resources can empower individuals facing fertility challengesAMH and its importance in understand egg retrieval successSimplifying complex fertility topics with her book The Lucky EggSelf-advocacy in fertility ...

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