by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Nov 3, 2023 | Endometriosis, Infertility, Infertility doctor, Male Infertility, PCOS, secondary infertility, Women
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 factors affecting both men and women, encompassing anatomical conditions, hormonal imbalances, and...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Oct 30, 2023 | Amenorrhea, Endometrium, Infertility, Thin Uterine, thin uterine lining, Vaginal Viagra
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 factors, including uterine surgeries, infections, or inflammation, such as...
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 | 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 | Dec 8, 2022 | Egg Donation, Egg Quality, Embryo Incompetency, Embryo Transfer, Fertility, Infertility, IVF, IVF for older women
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 intrauterine insemination (IUI) is about 2% and 10-15 times higher with IVF performed in an IVF program of excellence. It...