] Why IVF expectations need to be different for women with DOR [11:00] Defining success when ovarian reserve is low [11:15] Priming protocols explained [12:50] Minimal stimulation IVF: what patients are being told [13:45] The myth that fertility medications "fry your eggs" [14:30] When lower-dose IVF protocols may make sense [15:00] Why many women with DOR need multiple retrieval cycles [15:45] Embryo banking and planning for future children [16:30] Egg freezing vs. embryo freezing [17:30] Why embryos provide more information than frozen eggs [18:00] The emotional toll of fertility comparison culture [19:00] Why comparing retrieval numbers can be harmful [20:00] Fertility, luck, and the randomness of reproduction [20:45] DOR, perimenopause, menopause & the ovarian aging spectrum [21:15] A patient story about premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) [22:00] Why DOR and POI exist on a continuum [23:00] POI is more than a fertility diagnosis [24:00] Bone health, cardiovascular health & estrogen loss [25:00] Can AMH predict menopause? [26:00] What low AMH means in your 40s vs. your 20s [26:45] Research on AMH and menopause timing [27:30] Can low AMH ever improve? [28:00] Birth control pills and falsely suppressed AMH levels [28:45] Why low AMH is a signal—not a sentence [30:00] Recognizing symptoms of POI and early menopause [30:30] Why women with POI are often undertreated [31:00] Hormone replacement therapy vs. birth control pills [32:00] Why physiologic estrogen replacement matters [33:00] Brain health, mood, heart health & bone health in POI [33:30] Osteopenia, osteoporosis & early estrogen loss [34:00] DEXA scans, vitamin D & weight-bearing exercise [35:00] The emotional impact of POI [35:30] Mental health support and online communities [36:00] Donor eggs and future family building [37:00] Why menopause does not prevent pregnancy with IVF [38:00] Listener question: "My AMH is 0.5 and I'm single. Should I freeze my eggs?" [40:00] Why fertility planning doesn't have to happen overnight [40:30] Listener question: "Both my embryos were abnormal. Should I keep trying?" [42:00] Knowing when to continue treatment and when to pivot [42:30] Listener question: "I'm 24 with an AMH of 0.3. Should I be worried?" [43:00] Why proactive planning beats panic [44:00] Final takeaways: Your AMH is a starting point, not a prediction [45:00] Why DOR doesn't define your worth, your fertility, or your future Let’s continue the conversation! Leave us a voicemail with your questions at 754-CALLDOC (754) 225-5362. Nothing is off limits.  Follow Us on Instagram:  @callyourdoctorpodcast  @lucky.sekhon   @aliciarobbinsmd