by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jul 24, 2023 | Controlled ovarian Stimulation (COS), COS, Follicle, IVF, IVF Outcome, IVF Protocols
“Empty Follicle Syndrome” is a misleading term because follicles always contain eggs. However, some eggs may have difficulties detaching and being retrieved. This is more likely to happen when multiple attempts are needed to retrieve an egg from a follicle,...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jul 18, 2023 | Controlled ovarian Stimulation (COS), COS, Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), iui, IVF, IVF Protocols, micro ivf, Ovarian Stimulation Protocols
Intrauterine insemination (IUI), the injection of sperm into the uterus by means of a catheter directed through the cervix, has been practiced for many years. The premise of this procedure is that sperm can reach and fertilize the egg more easily if placed directly...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jul 14, 2023 | Controlled ovarian Stimulation (COS), Endometriosis, Immunology, In Vitro Fertilization, Infertility, Infertility doctor, IVF
Endometriosis is a condition where the lining of the uterus grows in other places besides its usual spot inside the uterus. It can affect the Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and bowel and on rare occasions can even disseminate beyond the pelvis and abdominal cavity. While...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jun 9, 2023 | Age and Fertility, Blastocysts, Chromosomes, Controlled ovarian Stimulation (COS), COS, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR), DOR, egg competency, Egg Quality, Embryo, Embryo Incompetency, Failed IVF, interpreting Blood hCG, IVF, IVF and blood hCG, IVF Failure, IVF for older women, IVF Outcome, OHSS, ovarian reserve, Ovarian Stimulation, Stimulation
The journey of in vitro fertilization can be a rollercoaster of emotions for many patients. Often times they have to face the harsh reality that the number and quality of eggs retrieved has fallen short of their expectations. Then, should fertilization of these eggs...
by Dr. Geoffrey and Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh | Mar 11, 2022 | Controlled ovarian Stimulation (COS), Ovarian, Ovarian Stimulation
Best Ovarian Stimulation Protocols for IVF with guest Dr. Geoffrey SherTo view the PODCAST CLICK HEREThis article originally appeared on The Egg Whisperer Show, hosted by Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh. You can find her site, along with other episodes like this one at her...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Feb 25, 2022 | Controlled ovarian Stimulation (COS), Gonadotropins
In order for any organism to attain an optimal state of maturation (ripening) it must first undergo full growth and development. A fruit plucked from a tree before having developed fully or a poorly developed fruit might still ripen (mature) on the shelf and might...
