Why IVF is the treatment of choice when it comes to Infertile Women over 40Y
Consider the fact that at age 40-43 years, the birth rate per cycle of treatment with injectible fertility drugs alone, or in combination with…
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“I think it is time to see a Fertility Doctor.” – Your OBGYN
I work at Sher Fertility Solutions in New York City and I wanted to give a voice to all the wonderful patients that I…
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…
Causes of Infertility
Infertility is defined as inability to conceive in spite of engaging in well-timed unprotected sex for more than one year. The causes of infertility…
Staggered-In Vitro Fertilization (ST- IVF) : A Paradigm Shift: Heralded by the Introduction of Ultrarapid Embryo/Egg Freezing (Vitrification)
Cryopreservation of human embryos has been a routine procedure since the early 1980s. Until quite recently, it involved a “conventional” slow freezing process which…
Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a prevalent gynecological disease in which endometrial (uterine lining) cells invade into the uterine muscle layer (myometrium). This ectopically located endometrial tissue…
IVF Using Own Eggs : When is it Time to Move on?
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…
Intraovarian PRP – a promising technique that requires more investigation
Platelet-rich-plasma, or PRP, is a fraction of blood obtained upon centrifugation that is enriched for cells called platelets. Other cells, including white blood…
A RATIONAL BASIS FOR SELECTIVE OVARIAN STIMULATION IN OLDER WOMEN AND THOSE WITH DIMINISHED OVARIAN RESERVE (DOR)
_WHEN IT COMES TO THE SELECTION OF OVARIAN STIMULATION PROTOCOLS FOR OLDER WOMEN AND THOSE WHO HAVE DOR THERE IS IN MY OPINION,…
Starting Your Journey With SFS
Infertility treatment encompasses a wide range of possibilities, of which IVF is only one option. It is not the treatment of choice for…
The Basic Infertility Work-Up: Tests & Fertility Evaluation
This interview originally ran on The Egg Whisperer Show with Dr. Aimee. TO WATCH THE EPISODE, AND LEARN MORE, PLEASE VISIT HER WEBSITE…
Treatment of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) due to Alloimmune Implantation Dysfunction : Comparing cases with a “Partial” versus a “Complete” Match (rare)
All humans have two DQ-alpha genes, one of which is contributed by the father and the other by the mother. In a small…
Egg Freezing for Future Fertility
Many patients come to me in their late 30s and 40s to either assess their relative fertility or to start fertility treatments, and…
Endometriosis Mechanism of Infertility
Endometriosis is known to have a profoundly significant negative effect on fertility. Normal natural pregnancy rates are in the range of 0.15 to…
The Best Ovarian Stimulation Protocols for IVF episode with Dr. Sher
BEST OVARIAN STIMULATION PROTOCOLS FOR IVF WITH GUEST DR. GEOFFREY SHER To view the PODCAST CLICK HERE [https://youtu.be/dBq57mVIrkc] This article originally appeared on…
“Silent” Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a pelvic inflammatory disease attributable to ectopic implants of uterine lining (endometrium) establishing a foothold in inappropriate locations in the pelvis,…
“What is IUI?” on The Egg Whisperer Show
WHAT IS IUI WITH GUEST DR. GEOFFREY SHER VIEW PODCAST HERE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H92M19NSrfk&feature=youtu.be] This article originally appeared on The Egg Whisperer Show, hosted by…
Controlled Ovarian Stimulation (COS) for IVF: Selecting the ideal protocol
In order for any organism to attain an optimal state of maturation (ripening) it must first undergo full growth and development. A fruit…
Diagnosing and Treating Infertility due to Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR)
_Ovarian reserve_ is the term used to describe the extent of a woman’s ovarian egg supply. Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) refers to a reduction…
IVF: FACTORS AFFECTING EGG/EMBRYO “COMPETENCY” DURING CONTROLLED OVARIAN STIMULATION (COS)
The potential for a woman’s eggs to undergo orderly development and maturation, while in large part being genetically determined can be profoundly influenced…