by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Sep 8, 2023 | Endometriosis, Immunology, Infertility, Infertility doctor, Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), iui, IVF
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, leading to a diagnosis of “unexplained infertility.” However, it is important to note...
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 28, 2023 | Alloimmune, Alloimmune Implantation Dysfuction, Autoimmune, IID, Immunologic, Immunologic Implantation Dysfunction, Immunology, In Vitro Fertilization, IVF, IVF Failure, IVF for older women, IVF Genetic Screening, IVF Outcome
Implantation dysfunction is often overlooked as a significant reason for IVF failure. This is especially true when IVF failure is unexplained, or when there are recurring pregnancy losses or underlying issues with the uterus, such as endo-uterine surface lesions, thin...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Apr 25, 2023 | Alloimmune, Alloimmune Implantation Dysfuction, Autoantibodies, Autoimmune, Embryo, Embryo Incompetency, Endometriosis, Endometrium, Failed IVF, IID, Immunologic, Immunologic Implantation Dysfunction, Immunology, Implantation, Intralipid, IVF, IVF Failure, NKA, Pregnancy Loss, Vaginal Viagra
Implantation dysfunction is unfortunately often overlooked as an important cause of IVF failure. This is especially relevant in cases of unexplained IVF failure, recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), and in women with underlying endo-uterine surface lesions, thickness of...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Apr 17, 2023 | Failed IVF, HLA, IID, Immunologic Implantation Dysfunction, Immunology, Implantation, Infertility, IVF Failure, KIR, MHC, NKA
I constantly receive inquiries from “confused” patients with unexplained recurrent IVF failure, unexplained infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss etc. (where an immunologic implantation dysfunction (IID) is often underlying) as to the relevance of measuring Killer...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Feb 22, 2022 | IID, Immunology
In 15-20% of women who have infertility or RPL, the cause will be immunologic implantation dysfunction (IID). Accordingly, all women who have predisposing factors such as endometriosis, unexplained infertility/repeated failed IVF, RPL, or have a personal/family...
