CASE REPORT: A woman in her Early 40’s who has Diminished Ovarian Reserve Requiring IVF with Embryo Banking and PGS.
Hi Dr Sher, I’m 42 years of age. Until very recently, I knew nothing
about IVF, and I now find myself in a scramble to optimize my chances
with it. Despite a lifelong... Read more.
Defining and Addressing an Abnormal Luteal Phase
Following ovulation, what remains of the ruptured follicle transforms
itself into a structure called the Corpus Luteum (CL) which produces
progesterone. The purpose... Read more.
IVF Should Supplant Tubal Fertility Surgery
A progressive increase in success rates with IVF
versus tubal fertility
surgery has over the last 25
years brought about a shift away from the latter to the former.... Read more.
Endometriosis and Immunologic Implantation Dysfunction (IID) and IVF
More than half of women who have endometriosis harbor antiphospholipid
antibodies (APA) that can compromise development of the embryo's root
system (trophoblast).... Read more.
IVF: A Personalized Step-by Step Approach
The ability to grow a healthy plant requires that a “good” seed be
planted in a “fertile soil” and then be properly nurtured until
it can thrive on its... Read more.
IVF: How many tries should be considered before stopping?
Because of the emotional, physical, and financial toll exacted by IVF
, it is
preferable that no one undertake a one shot attempt. If a couple can
only afford one... Read more.
IVF: The first Choice for Infertile Women 40 to 43 Years of Age
Consider the fact that between 40 and 43 of age, the success rate per
cycle of treatment with injectible fertility drugs
alone, with or without intrauterine...... Read more.
“Unexplained” Infertility : Often a matter of the Diagnosis Being Overlooked!
For about 10% of all infertile couples, the cause of the infertility
cannot be readily determined using conventional diagnostic methods.
Such cases are often referred... Read more.
The Role of IVF in Cases of Tubal Damage
Tubal damage is one of the commonest causes of infertility. It is most
often due to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
caused by sexually transmitted bacterial infection... Read more.
Ovarian Stimulation in Women Who have Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR): Introducing the Agonist/Antagonist Conversion protocol
The use of GnRH antagonists, as currently prescribed in ovarian
stimulation cycles
,
i.e. the administration of 250mcg daily from the 6or 7th day of
stimulation... Read more.