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I created this forum to welcome any questions you have on the topic of infertility, IVF, conception, testing, evaluation, or any related topics. I do my best to answer all questions in less than 24 hours. I know your question is important and, in many cases, I will answer within just a few hours. Thank you for taking the time to trust me with your concern.

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Embryos & Genetic Testing Sep 21, 2026

Secondary infertility

I had a child naturally in 2019 when I was 29 and have now been trying for three years at age 36 through IVF. I have had four IVF transfers with euploid embryos two of which did not take at… — Melanie S.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

It is highly likely that you have an implantation dysfunction. I think we can help you...email my office manager, Patti at concierge@sherivf.com and she can set up an online consultation with me.' IMPLANTATION DYSFUNCTION Implantation dysfunction is often overlooked as a significant reason for IVF failure. This is…
Infertility Basics Jan 21, 2026

unexplained infertility age 33

I have unexplained infertility, age 33, partner 29. We have done all the testing(HSG,bloodwork,ultrasounds) and everything looks very normal. AMH 1.1 (which I’ve been told is a little low for my age but still normal). We have tried for 1.5… — Nour N.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

UNEXPLAINED” INFERTILITY: A RATIONAL APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT Infertility affects y 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 that in most…
Clinic & Practice Aug 8, 2024

Past Procedures

Hello, I was a patient in 2011. Unfortunately, I lost the baby. I have been having many issues regarding my reproductive organs and I am trying to tie it back to my military service. In 1996, a few weeks after… — Marie H.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Please call our clinic (SFS) in New York at 646-388-7476 and ask for Jessica Ortiz. She should be able to help. If this is unsuccessful, call my assistant Patti Converse at 702-533-2691 and she will assist you. Geoff Sher
Infertility Basics Jul 22, 2024

Femenina

Si estoy ligada me podrían ayudar para tener un hijo — Kelly A.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Please repost in English! Geoff Sher
Hormones & Ovulation Apr 18, 2024

unexplained secondary infertilty

Dear Dr, my husband and I have a 5year old daughter. we have been trying to get pregnant for the last 4 years but no success so far. we visited a fertility Dr and were subjected to hormonal profile test,… — Clare A.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

UNEXPLAINED” INFERTILITY: A RATIONAL APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT Infertility affects y 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 that in most…
Infertility Basics Apr 10, 2024

RPL, Secondary Infertility

Hello Dr. Sher, I am experiencing my 4th biochemical pregnancy in less than 2 years. I am 45 years old with 8 previous live births. My youngest son turned 2 years old in January. I recently acquired Day 3 labs… — Faith R.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

I am attaching an article I wrote on RPL but I would like to preface this by saying that at 45y of age, and especially with concomitant DOR, the large majority of your eggs will be aneuploid and resulting embryos too. Such embryos, if they implant will be…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Jan 4, 2024

Consulta

Cómo hago para quedar embarazada — Nelly V.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Please post in English! GS
Infertility Basics Dec 18, 2023

Quiero tener un bb tengo 55 ano

Quiero tener un bb — Neibe C.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher
Infertility Basics Dec 13, 2023

ERA and EMMA and ALICE tests

Hi there, I am a 41-year-old trying to decide whether to do an ERA and EMMA and ALICE tests ahead of my next donor egg transfer. I had two high-quality embryos transferred last time from a 20-year-old egg donor, but… — Lorna T.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

• IVF FAILURE WITH “NORMAL” EMBRYOS: EXAMINING AND ADDRESSING ANATOMICAL AND IMMUNOLOGIC CAUSES. 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…
Embryos & Genetic Testing Dec 5, 2023

Secondary Infertility

Hi Dr Sher Ive watched the egg whisper Dr aimee talk to you about implantation failure and I wanted to ask you your advice, I messaged you a few years ago and was very grateful for your response and advice,… — Ayesha A.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

I am so happy that you ultimately succeeded. But now you do have the biological clock working against your egg/embryo quality. The most important determinant is no doubt the issue of egg/embryo quality. Here,age, ovarian reserve and your husband's sperm dysfunction all are the most important operative variables.…
Cost & Insurance Nov 3, 2023

Reconstrucción de trompas

Hace 7 años me hice una ligadura de trompas con mi última hija en mi país. Tengo 2 niñas. Ahora deseo tener un bebé. Tengo 30 años. Quiero saber el precio de la reconstrucción de trompas. — Nora R.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Please post your question in English! Geoff Sher PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD!! Herewith are online links to 2 E-books recently co-authored with my partner at SFS-NY (Drew Tortoriello MD)....... for your reading pleasure: From In Vitro Fertilization to Family: A Journey with…
Cost & Insurance Oct 26, 2023

Ayuda

Hola tengo tres anós que me cortaron para no tener bebé pero deseo dos niños más. Es posible tenerlo. Ustedes toman seguro médico — Sheila A.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Please post in English! Geoff Sher Herewith are online links to 2 E-books recently co-authored with my partner at SFS-NY (Drew Tortoriello MD)....... for your reading pleasure: From In Vitro Fertilization to Family: A Journey with Sher Fertility Solutions (SFS) ; http://sherfertilitysolutions.com/sher-fertility-solutions-ebook.pdf Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Unexplained IVF…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Sep 26, 2023

Cómo puedo conseguir quedar embarazada

Cómo puedo lograr quedarme embarazada — Eleuteria E.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD!! Herewith are online links to 2 E-books recently co-authored with my partner at SFS-NY (Drew Tortoriello MD)....... for your reading pleasure: From In Vitro Fertilization to Family: A Journey with Sher Fertility…
Infertility Basics Sep 1, 2023

Unexplained infertility

Hi Dr Sher, Having heard some of your talks online, I felt reinvigorated and am now determined to find out the cause of my infertility. I am 25 years old and my husband is 29. We had been trying for… — Layla A.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Given your age and history, I would not be at all surprised if this were an implantation dysfunction (possibly immunologic). See the urticles below . In my opinion, you should delay doing another FET until there is a diagnosis. Infertility affects y 10%-15% of couples who are unable…
Infertility Basics Aug 28, 2023

Mujer

-ppost in english!Estoy operada hace 15 años con la tuvetomia y queiro tener un bebé que tratamiento podría realizar me muchas gracias — Restrepo L.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher Herewith are online links to 2 E-books recently co-authored with my partner at SFS-NY (Drew Tortoriello MD)....... for your reading pleasure: From In Vitro Fertilization to Family: A Journey with Sher Fertility Solutions (SFS) ; http://sherfertilitysolutions.com/sher-fertility-solutions-ebook.pdf Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Unexplained IVF…

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