by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jun 20, 2024 | Controlled ovarian Stimulation (COS), DOR, Estrogen, Follicle, OHSS, Ovarian Stimulation, Ovarian Stimulation Protocols
The Importance of Tailored Ovarian Stimulation Protocols Selecting the right ovarian stimulation protocol is one of the most crucial steps in the IVF process. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach; each protocol must be tailored to the individual. The ovaries have...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Nov 17, 2023 | Controlled ovarian Stimulation (COS), Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR), DOR, Ovarian Stimulation, Ovarian Stimulation Protocols
Premature luteinization, is a condition where a progressive increase in LH (luteinizing hormone) disrupts the development and maturation of follicles and eggs before the planned hCG trigger is initiated. This phenomenon is not an isolated occurrence; it results from a...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Oct 17, 2023 | egg competency, Egg Quality, Embryo Incompetency, Gonadotropin, Gonadotropins, IVF Outcome, IVF Protocols, Ovarian Stimulation, Ovarian Stimulation Protocols, PCOS
Understanding the intricate interplay of hormones and the impact on egg development empowers us to create personalized protocols, offering hope for improved egg quality and ultimately optimizing the chances of successful IVF for women with PCOS. Polycystic Ovary...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Aug 14, 2023 | Birth Control Pill, Egg Quality, Embryo, IVF, IVF Outcome, Ovarian Stimulation, Ovarian Stimulation Protocols
Does Birth Control Pill (BCP) Suppress Ovarian Follicular Response Or Compromise Egg/Embryo Quality? Many people believe that using the birth control pill (BCP) can suppress the response to ovarian stimulation. However, this is not true if certain precautions are...
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 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...
