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 24, 2023 | Endometriosis, Endometrium, Failed IVF, IVF, Thin Uterine, thin uterine lining, Uterus, Vaginal Viagra, Women
Back in 1989, I conducted a study that examined how the thickness of a woman’s uterine lining, known as the endometrium, affected the successful implantation of embryos in IVF patients. The study revealed that when the uterine lining measured less than 8mm in...
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 | Jul 10, 2023 | Age and Fertility, Chromosomal Abnormalities, Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR), Egg Donation, IVF, IVF for older women, IVF Protocols, Ovarian Stimulation Protocols, Uncategorized
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 having IVF babies using their own eggs, especially if they have a good number of eggs left in their ovaries. However, for women with...
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...
