Sher Fertility Solutions
Ten years of writing on IVF, fertility and reproductive medicine from Sher Fertility Solutions. Ten years of writing on IVF and fertility.
The ovaries have two main compartments: follicles (the dark areas seen on an ultrasound) and the stroma or theca (the white outer perimeter surrounding…
Infertility refers to the inability to conceive despite engaging in well-timed unprotected sex for over a year. The complexities of infertility arise from various…
Asherman Syndrome (or Asherman's Syndrome) is a medical condition characterized by severe intrauterine adhesions, also known as synechiae uterus. Synechiae can result from various…
Understanding the intricate interplay of hormones and the impact on egg development empowers us to create personalized protocols, offering hope for improved egg quality…
It is one thing for a woman who has never been able to conceive (primary infertility) to come to grips with undergoing In…
It is important to take care of yourself mentally and physically when preparing and going through your IVF journey. This starts with trying…
Between 2% and 5% of women of the childbearing age have reduced thyroid hormone activity (hypothyroidism). Women with hypothyroidism often manifest with reproductive…
Prolactin (PRL) is a protein hormone (closely related to human growth hormone [https://drgeoffreysherivf.com/human-growth-hormone-administration-in-ivf-does-it-enhance-eggembryo-quality-and-outcome/]) that is secreted by specialized cells in the anterior part of…
In 1989, Dr. Sher first published a study that examined the correlation between the thickness of a woman’s uterine lining (the endometrium), and…
Prolactin (PRL) is a protein hormone (closely related to human growth hormone [https://blog.drgeoffreysherivf.com/human-growth-hormone-administration-in-ivf-does-it-enhance-eggembryo-quality-and-outcome/]) that is secreted by specialized cells in the anterior part…
Ovarian reserve refers to the reproductive potential left within a woman’s two ovaries based on number of eggs (oocytes). If you have diminished…
In order for a human embryo to develop into a viable, healthy pregnancy it needs to be “competent” (capable, upon being transferred to…
An absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) in reproductive age women is usually due to an absence of ovulation (anovulation). If this becomes prolonged, then…
One commonly hears patients undergoing IVF report that they had too many "immature eggs", and inferring that had more time been allotted to ovarian…
