Goodluckluk

12/23/2025

Earlier this year, Larisa first came to see us after her previous clinic closed mid-cycle due to the LA Wildfires. She arrived to Generation Next on day 11, and we had to make some careful decisions together to keep her safe from OHSS risk while still moving forward. Thankfully, that first cycle ended successfully ❤️

I was so happy to welcome back Larisa and Sebastian for their second embryo freezing cycle: this time while they were also in the middle of an international move!!! ✈️❄️

Thank you both for your trust and openness throughout this process

I can’t wait to share with you all tomorrow some highlights of their Cycle #2 - stay tuned! 🤗🎊

- Dr. Luk

12/23/2025

When fertility treatment feels overwhelming, the goal isn’t to “fix” your emotions: it’s to support them.

On the latest episode of the Heart to Heart Fertility Podcast, Lisa Schuman shares with us three things that can help us develop the right mindset:
1) Reducing stress 🧘‍♀️
2) Increasing joy 🤗
3) Managing overwhelm 😮‍💨

From moving your body to release stress hormones, to creating moments of joy through connection, journaling, or meaningful activities, to using breathing exercises and finding places in life where you do feel control these practices can help steady your nervous system when so much feels uncertain.

Remember: the brain is a muscle, and just like any muscle, it needs training 🧠💪
Even small choices can help your brain feel safer and more grounded, and that support matters.

🎙️ From the Heart to Heart Fertility Podcast
🎧 Full episode out now on all platforms

12/18/2025

On the latest Heart to Heart Fertility Podcast Episode, Dr. Janelle Luk and Fertility & Family-Building Therapist Lisa Schuman talk about the anxiety many patients experience when facing another cycle, another decision, or another “what if”

Lisa breaks this down into two important parts: caring for the emotional load and helping patients process information clearly when stress makes that harder to do. When anxiety is high, holding onto something understandable can make the path forward feel less overwhelming.

Remember: everyone’s journey is unique, so having tools to steady yourself in the way that works best for you makes all the difference 💖

🎙️ From the Heart to Heart Fertility Podcast
🎧 Full episode out now on all platforms

12/17/2025

Infertility can be asymptomatic: meaning many people feel healthy, look healthy, and still struggle to conceive. That disconnect alone can add another layer of stress and isolation.

Lisa Schuman, LCSW, shares a simple but reassuring reminder:
Knowledge is power 💡💪

Getting a fertility workup doesn’t mean you’re committing to treatment: it’s just a way to understand how your body is doing and prepare for the future. Checking in early can provide clarity and peace of mind.

Just like we prepare for school, work, and finances…
Why not prepare for a family too? ☺️💖

🎙️ From the Heart to Heart Fertility Podcast
🎧 Full episode out now on all platforms

12/17/2025

Heart to Heart Fertility Podcast | New Episode!
🎧 Out today at 6:00 PM EST 🎧

In the next episode of the Heart to Heart Fertility Podcast, Dr. Janelle Luk () sits down with fertility & family building therapist Lisa Schuman, LCSW, () to talk about the invisible emotional weight of infertility.

Together, they explore how stress, anxiety, and uncertainty can show up at different points in the fertility journey and the practices that can help to manage stress, build emotional resilience, and feel more grounded during treatment.

They also discuss the emotional differences between using your own eggs vs. donor eggs, the pressure to “stay hopeful” while protecting emotional well-being, and why guilt, shame, and grief are more common than people realize 💬

With warmth and honesty, this Heart to Heart reminds us that emotional care, especially for those on the fertility journey, is an act of self-love

💗 Available to stream on all platforms

12/12/2025

Before trying to conceive, I always start with the basics. I look at egg count and how long you’ve been trying. Those two things tell us a lot and help guide the right next steps so nothing is overlooked 🩺✨

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12/04/2025

11/28/2025

Women make up half of the world’s population. Yet women’s-health research consistently receives a fraction of the resources, attention, and funding it deserves.

Not because women are “harder to study,” but because throughout history, our health wasn’t considered a priority. And we still feel the effects of that today through delayed diagnoses, misinformation, and confusion.

People often blame themselves for “not knowing” how ovulation works, when fertility declines, about conditions like endo and PCOS, or even that fertility can be tested in the first place.

So I want to be clear: it is NOT your fault you weren’t taught this.

WE deserve better.

And it starts with making sure everyone has the resources, knowledge, and support they need to make informed decisions.

11/21/2025

I’m so thankful to be recognized with this award and I’m just as grateful to be in this career... to be surrounded by women who show up for each other, who lead with strength, and who lift each other higher, this is what inspires me every day, and it was amazing to share a space with like-minded ladies 🙌💖

WomenSupportingWomen

11/17/2025

“You are stronger than you think.”

Born with a congenital heart defect, Sandra was told carrying a baby could put both her life and her child’s at risk.

In this powerful episode of the Heart to Heart Fertility Podcast, Dr. Janelle Luk sits down with Sandra to share her extraordinary eight-year journey through IVF, surrogacy, and the courage it took to become a mother against all odds.

Sandra’s story is one of bravery, faith, and resilience 💕

🔗 Watch the full episode now with the link in bio!

11/14/2025

Sandra’s journey through IVF was long, intense, and deeply emotional. But it was also filled with extraordinary moments of connection.

After 24 egg retrievals, Sandra found strength in the little moments, like holding someone’s hand, cheering for every egg, and finding joy even in the hard days. 🥚👏💛

This episode is for every warrior who keeps showing up, even when it’s hard

🔗 Watch the full episode with the link in bio!

11/12/2025

🎥 Heart to Heart Podcast
New Episode OUT NOW!

“Low odds doesn’t mean no odds.” 💬

Sandra shares what it’s really like to go through IVF with Diminished Ovarian Reserve, past medical trauma, and the emotional weight of decades of procedures.

She fought through 24 egg retrievals, found her strength, and is now the proud mom of two miracle babies ✨

Watch the full episode with the link in bio 🔗