Causes of Infertility
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…
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Understanding Asherman Syndrome: Causes, Treatment, and Hope
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…
Managing Unexplained Infertility: A Rational Approach
Infertility affects 10%-15% of couples who are unable to conceive. In some cases, the cause of infertility cannot be determined using conventional diagnostic methods,…
Understanding Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL): Causes And Solutions
When it comes to reproduction, humans face challenges compared to other mammals. A significant number of fertilized eggs in humans do not result in…
The Impact of a Thin Uterine Lining on Embryo Implantation and the Benefits of Viagra Therapy
Back in 1989, I conducted a study that examined how the thickness of a woman's uterine lining, known as the endometrium, affected the successful…
Endometriosis and Infertility: Rational Treatment Offers Real Hope!
Endometriosis is a condition where the lining of the uterus grows in other places besides its usual spot inside the uterus. It can affect…
Embryo Implantation Dysfunction: Causes, Diagnosis & Care
Implantation dysfunction is unfortunately often overlooked as an important cause of IVF failure. This is especially relevant in cases of unexplained IVF failure, recurrent…
Treating Endometriosis Related Infertility: Dr. Geoffrey Sher & Dr. Aimee
This article and interview originally aired on The Egg Whisperer Show with Dr. Aimee, and can be seen here: https://draimee.org/treating-endometriosis-related-infertility-with-guest-dr-geoffrey-sher You can also see…
Endometriosis and Infertility
Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when the uterine lining (endometrium) grows not only in the interior of the uterus but in other…
Raised Blood Prolactin
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…
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…
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 insemination…
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…
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…
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…
Violet™ Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Software: A Break-through in the Field of Egg Banking which Reliably Predicts Reproductive Potential by Scoring “Egg Competency”
In order for a human embryo to develop into a viable, healthy pregnancy it needs to be “competent” (capable, upon being transferred to…
Cyclical Estrogen Therapy Prior to Embryo Transfer, in Post-Menopausal Women and those with Prolonged Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Can Reduce the Chance of Failed IVF and Miscarriage
An absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) in reproductive age women is usually due to an absence of ovulation (anovulation). If this becomes prolonged, then…
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). In addition…
Immunologic Implantation Dysfunction: Importance of Meticulous Evaluation and Strategic Management: (Case Report)
Greetings Dr. Sher! Just wanted to first thank you for all that you do for women and infertility and I’m truly amazed and grateful…
Ovarian Endometriomas: Sclerotherapy provides a Safe, Convenient, and highly effective Non-Surgical Alternative
Women, who have advanced endometriosis, often have endometriotic ovarian cysts, known as endometriomas. These cysts contain decomposed menstrual blood that looks like melted chocolate…hence…