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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. Age & Fertility

    IVF at 51

    I am a 51 year old woman who has had one child years ago. I have never gotten pregnant again. I am still getting my menstrual cycles, and want to know if IVF could be a possibility for me. Do… — Latisha S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Unfortunately, the only hope for you is IVF with egg donation THE GIFT OF POSSIBILITY: FRESH DONOR EGGS, EGG BANKING, AND THE NEW ERA OF FAMILY BUILDING A Revolution in Reproductive Medicine Few developments in reproductive medicine have changed the lives of infertile women and couples as profoundly…

  2. Age & Fertility

    Reoccurring GeneticRisk

    I am turning 41 in a couple weeks and unfortunately just had to make the heart wrenching choice to medically terminate our Trisomy 21 pregnancy at 13 weeks. Two years ago, I had a miscarriage/ D&C due to Trisomy 10.… — Kim S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    The cause of your trisomy pregnancy was likely age-related egg aneuploidy. The chance of an embryo having the right chromosomal configuration declines with with advancing age. Since you already have several children, you might want to stop. However, since you et pregnant quite easily on your own, and…

  3. Age & Fertility

    Soy mujer de 48 años

    Mi pregunta es será cierto k me pueden ayudarme para q mequedo empezada — Tomasa H.

    Dr. Drew Tortoriello 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) ; https://sherfertilitysolutions.com/sher-fertility-solutions-ebook.pdf Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Unexplained IVF…

  4. Age & Fertility

    Ivf at 44

    Hello I’m contacting you to see if you offer ivf to age 44 to use my own eggs with my husband sperm. We are not having success with our current clinic. Please let us know. We live in Nebraska and… — Dana D.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Understanding the impact of age and ovarian reserve on the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is crucial when it comes to reproductive health. This article aims to simplify and clarify these concepts, emphasizing their significance in the selection of ovarian stimulation protocols for IVF. By providing you…

  5. Age & Fertility

    Recommendation for Fertility Doctors in Cape Town

    Hi Dr Sher, my name is Lindsay Tame. I recently heard you on a podcast and immediately recognized the South African accent. Im 42 years old and have done 3x IUI at Cape Fertility with Dr le Roux, 2x full… — Lindsay T.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Perhaps we should talk. I suggest that you call my assistant, Patti Conve3rse (702-533-2691 and zset up an online consultation with me to discuss. ADDRESSING ADVANCING AGE AND DIMINISHING OVARIAN RESERVE (DOR) IN IVF Understanding the impact of age and ovarian reserve on the success of in vitro…

  6. Age & Fertility

    47 years old

    I’m turning 47 years old and my AMH is 0.9. My periods are regular (every 28 days) and I am healthy. I have two biological children that I carried. I know you recommended using donor eggs but I have heard… — Mackenzie S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    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…

  7. Age & Fertility

    I want to get pregnant but I’m 50+

    I want to do IVF for triplets but I’m 50+. I’m still seeing my circle but this April, it came out one day and stopped — Chinwe O.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Given the natural and inevitable decline in "egg competency and ovarian reserve with advancing age, the chance of conceiving on your own or through IVF with own eggs is remote. So sorry! Geoff Sher

  8. Age & Fertility

    Fertilidad

    Tenho 2 fib fallidas protocolo estimulación 200 de pergoviris 450/900. 1a 6 ovulos ningún normal después de biopsia. Segunda 3 ningún balocisto De esta vez la 3a me adicionaron letrozol en los primeros dias de estimulación ovarica. Que mas puedo… — G C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please re-post in English. 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 Solutions (SFS)…

  9. Age & Fertility

    4th cycle advice – 40yo with normal AMH

    Dear Dr Sher, I’d like some advice regarding protocol choice for what will be my 4th IVF-ICSI cycle. I am in the UK. I have no medical problems, but I do have a BMI of 33 (prev 43), I have… — Elizabeth T.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    WE really should talk. If interested, please call my assistant, Patti Converse (702-533-2691) and set up an online consultation with me. In the interim, please review the articles below. GS Overcoming Age Barriers in IVF and Embracing New Pathways to Parenthood: Unlocking the Possibilities. Age should never be…

  10. Age & Fertility

    Advanced age IVF Cost

    I like to know the cost of IVF treatment at your centre. I am 42 and I have had to genetically tested embryo's. My first IVF was done in India. The first frozen embryo transfer failed. Before trying another FET… — Neha S.

    Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered

    Please contact my assistant, Patti for information on cost (702-533-2691). Below is some information for your interest. ADDRESSING ADVANCING AGE AND DIMINISHING OVARIAN RESERVE (DOR) IN IVF Understanding the impact of age and ovarian reserve on the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is crucial when it comes…

  11. Age & Fertility

    42 years old fresh 3 day transfer tomorrow

    Hi! Ok so I am 42 years old! I have a 17 year old daughter who I had severe pre-eclampsia with at that time. Now doing ivf because I had gotten pregnant naturally 2 times this year and 1st time… — Suzaura M.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    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…

  12. Age & Fertility

    Medicamento letrozol

    Buenas tardes consulto, tengo 39 años y antimulleriana 0,19 muy baja, he intentado 3 ciclos con clomifeno y voy uno con letrozol, leí por aquí que para mi caso no son buenos esos estimulantes??? Gracias — Flavia F.

    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…

  13. Age & Fertility

    Question regarding EFS

    Hello. I hope you are well, Dr. Sher. In the rate event that you are reading this, I wanted to see if I might be able to receive your insight. I have just completed my first attempt at egg retrieval… — Kristin B.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Understanding the impact of age and ovarian reserve on the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is crucial when it comes to reproductive health. This article aims to simplify and clarify these concepts, emphasizing their significance in the selection of ovarian stimulation protocols for IVF. By providing you…

  14. Age & Fertility

    Fiv

    Hola. Tengo 40 años y 0,73 Amh. Me sometí q un ciclo fiv con fostipur 300 y meriofert 150, luego cetrotide, me quedé embarazada pero lo perdí. Me han realizado otro ciclo pero me incluyeron femara y progynova y quitaron… — Rj C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please post in English!

  15. Age & Fertility

    IVF

    This question is about reciprocal IVF. Im 21 and my wife is 58. She hasn’t reached menopause and I have irregular periods. I was diagnosed with infertility at a young age after a miscarriage. Who would you recommend to use… — Mikayla H.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Youn could do so, but I must caution you that there would be significant medical risk in a woman of 58Y carrying a pregnancy. 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…

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