Raised Blood Prolactin
Prolactin (PRL) is a protein hormone (closely related to human growth
hormone
)
that is secreted by specialized cells in the anterior part of the
pituitary gland.... Read more.
Diminished Ovarian Reserve: The Sher Philosophy
It appears from my vantage point that the proportion of patients
suffering from diminished ovarian reserve is on the increase.
This increase is likely due to... Read more.
Acupuncture and IVF: Does it Improve Success?
Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles into the skin along
so called meridians (energy channels). It has been used in China for
centuries to regulate... Read more.
Endometriosis and IVF
When women with infertility due to endometriosis seek treatment, they
are often advised to first try ovarian stimulation (ovulation
Induction) with intrauterine... Read more.
Why did IVF fail?
Whenever a patient fails to achieve a viable pregnancy following
embryo transfer (ET), the first question asked is “Why?”
Was it simply due to bad luck?... Read more.
Embryo Transfer: Simply Crucial in IVF
Embryo transfer (ET) is undoubtedly a rate limiting factor in IVF. The
IVF doctor’s expertise in performing ET is one of the most important
factors determining... Read more.
A Thin Uterine Lining: Vaginal Viagra may help
In 1989, Dr. Sher first published a study that examined the
correlation between the thickness of a woman’s uterine lining (the
endometrium), and the odds of... Read more.
Diagnosing and Treating Immunologic Implantation Dysfunction (IID)
Central to making a diagnosis of an immunologic implantation
dysfunction (IID) is a need for the appropriate interpretation of
Natural Killer Cell Activity (NKa).... Read more.
Raised Blood Prolactin Levels (Hyperprolactinemia) in Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment
Prolactin (PRL) is a protein hormone (closely related to human growth
hormone
)
that is secreted by specialized cells in the anterior part of the
pituitary gland.... Read more.
What Is Diminished Ovarian Reserve?
Ovarian reserve refers to the reproductive potential left within a
woman’s two ovaries based on number of eggs (oocytes). If you have
diminished ovarian reserve,... Read more.