Intrauterine Insemination: Pros And Cons
Intrauterine insemination (IUI), the injection of sperm into the uterus by means of a catheter directed through the cervix, has been practiced for many…
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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…
Overcoming Age Barriers in IVF and Embracing New Pathways to Parenthood: Unlocking the Possibilities
Age should never be a barrier to hope and fulfillment when it comes to IVF. Many women in their early to mid-40s are successfully…
IVF Failure With “Normal” Embryos: Examining and Addressing Anatomical and Immunologic Causes
Implantation dysfunction is often overlooked as a significant reason for IVF failure. This is especially true when IVF failure is unexplained, or when there…
Egg/Embryo Quality in IVF & How Selection of the Ideal Protocol for Ovarian Stimulation Influences Egg/Embryo Quality and Outcome
The journey of in vitro fertilization can be a rollercoaster of emotions for many patients. Often times they have to face the harsh reality…
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…
Disruption in the relationship between KIR, HLA, and NK cell activity and embryo implantation dysfunction: how to assess this
I constantly receive inquiries from “confused” patients with unexplained recurrent IVF failure , unexplained infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss etc. (where an immunologic implantation dysfunction…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
“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…
Hereditary Clotting Defects (Thrombophilia)
Thrombophilia (Hereditary Clotting Defect) is defined as the genetic predisposition to developing intravascular thrombosis. It is due to hypercoagulability of blood leading to…
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…