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  • Dear Patients,

    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.

    – Geoffrey Sher, MD

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  1. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Second transfer

    Hello!! I wanted to inquire about a possible timeline for a second embryo transfer. My daughter was born via c section 11/19/24. We have been trying to conceive since January of this year. When would be an appropriate time to… — Samantha L.

    Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered

    Any cycle would be fine! FROZEN EMBRYO TRANSFER : ONE PREFERRED APPROACH AT SFS. Two decades ago, when women went through IVF (in vitro fertilization), they usually had their embryos put in the uterus right after the eggs were collected in the same cycle (known as "Fresh" Embryo…

  2. Uterine & Endometrial Health

    PRP

    Dr. Doctor Tortoriello, I recently heard about PRP - Platelet Rich Plasma to enhance female fertility. I would like to know if there is an age limit for the woman for this treatment? And up until which age has this… — Fishel W.

    Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered

    PRP is a very controversial treatment. There are 2 types: Ovarian PRP for "rejuvenation". In my opinion this does NOT work. Uterine PRP: to improve implantation. This might work for some cases and there is no age limit! Good Luck! Geoff Sher PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS AND…

  3. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Progesterone use throughout pregnancy

    Hello doctor, I spoke with your office, and I understand that you do not follow women's hormones throughout pregnancy. You help women get pregnant and then pass them to an OB. I'm working with a high-risk OB, but because I… — Anna L.

    Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered

    With very few exceptions. I am not a believer in their being any benefit through progesterone supplementation throughout pregnancy. Geoff Sher

  4. Uterine & Endometrial Health

    Re: progesterone level before FET transfer

    Good afternoon Dr. Tortoriello, I'm doing a fifth stimulated frozen embryo transfer due to thin lining issues and now have the best lining I've ever had of 8.7 mm, trilaminar. I expect to do my trigger injection tonight and start… — Eliana G.

    Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered

    Here is my suggested/personal approach to FET: Two decades ago, when women went through IVF (in vitro fertilization), they usually had their embryos put in the uterus right after the eggs were collected in the same cycle (known as "Fresh" Embryo Transfer). Freezing embryos at that time was…

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