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Clinic & Practice
Schedule — Cristina M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
. Please email Patti , my assistant at concierge@sherivf.com and she can arrange for us to have an online consultation to discuss or call her at 702-533-2691.
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Do you have recommended someone with an chocolate cyst to get sclerotherapy treatment ? Planning on freezing eggs and have no symptoms of endometriosis and OBGYN said they didn’t think I should do Surgery yet as it lowers egg quality… — Jen L.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Here is an article I wrote on sclerotherapy, a procedure I pioneered >15 years ago. We should tal. Please email Patti , my asistant at cocierge@sherivf.com and she can arrange for us to have an online consultation to discuss. Addressing Ovarian Endometriotic Cysts, and Fertility A Simpler, Safer…
Fertility Preservation
Hi there! Do you do an HIV test before egg freezing? — Giorgi P.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
YES!
Fertility Preservation
Hello there I need some information I’m from Texas wanting to do egg freezing looking for bowl part of course No insurance I saw someone on TikTok talking about your clinic so wanted to get lucky I’m 42 my AMH… — Mona R.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
For more than 50 years, scientists have been working to perfect the art of freezing and storing a woman's eggs, also known as “egg banking”. Although there have been challenges, the progress has been both amazing and is promising. Since the birth of the first "frozen egg baby"…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
Dear Dr Sher! We have a patient who has 6 slow-frozen embryos. She wants to donated them to another family. WE attempted to find a recipient family for her; however, most fertility clinics do not want to accept slow frozen… — Alena W.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
If they were frozen on day-3...indeed you could do that. But if they were frozen as blastocysts, the thaw-biopsy-refreeze can damage the embryos. Good luck Geoff Sher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Herewith are online links to 2 E-books recently co-authored with my partner at SFS-NY (Drew Tortoriello MD)....... for your…
Clinic & Practice
Hello! Are you available for a remote consultation in the next couple weeks? Would love to speak at your earliest availability. Thank you! — Jiji W.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
For more than 50 years, scientists have been working to perfect the art of freezing and storing a woman's eggs, also known as “egg banking”. Although there have been challenges, the progress has been both amazing and is promising. Since the birth of the first "frozen egg baby"…
Fertility Preservation
Hi, this is just to any doctors available. I have cancer and my Oncologist referred me to this clinic and I was interested in a consultation, as soon as possible according to my Oncologist. I am 36 and I want… — Dahlia M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
So sorry for the delay but our website went down. Please contact my assistant, Patti (concierge@sherIVF.com and set up on online consultation with me to discuss. EGG BANKING: “The bottom line is that because of the traumatic effect of freezing on egg viability and “competency” the statistical chance…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
Dear Dr. Sher, do you have experience with the freeze of day 4 embryos (morulas)? My clinic is suggesting that we freeze all remaining embryos on day 4 after transfer on same day, because day 5 is a Sunday and… — Cathryn L.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Frankly, I prefer to go to blastocyst just to have more confidence in embryo viability, however, transferring as morula isa acceptable. Geoff Sher Geoff Sher
Fertility Preservation
I am considering the second attempt of IVF and choosing the clinic, but prior wanted to briefly get some consultancy concerning the chances for success. I live in Milan and last year made an attempt of egg freezing at IVI… — Ella B.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Respectfully, Freezing eggs in a woman of your age (regardless of ovarian reserve), yields very disappointing results. It is far better to fertilize the eggs, take them to blastocyst and to biopsy those that make it to that stage by no later than day 6...and do PGS/PGT to…
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Hello Dr. Sher I am 39, childless and I'm currently undergoing IVF in Portugal. I have had 4 miscarriages in the past (2 clinical and 2 chemicals). On my last scan, my AFC was 15. My AMH is 1.24. I… — Lisa-Marie E.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
I concur. I would collect as many eggs as possible in advance. "Empowering Choices: Embryo Banking vs. Egg Banking for Fertility Preservation" Geoffrey Sher MD It's crucial for women to make informed decisions about preserving their fertility. Delaying trying to conceive, relying on egg freezing, or assuming the…
Fertility Preservation
I am currently on my second egg freezing cycle (35 years old). In my first cycle I had 11 follicles with 8 eggs frozen. I just began my second cycle 6 days ago and there is now a dominant follicle… — Courtney L.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
It may have to do with a need to adjust your protocol for ovarian stimulation. Geoffrey Sher More About Dominant Follicle The journey of in vitro fertilization can be a rollercoaster of emotions for many patients. Often times they have to face the harsh reality that the number…
Fertility Preservation
I have been prepping for an IVF cycle for the past few months after undergoing an ovarian rejuvenation procedure. After my blood work last week. My doctor said I had ovulated and ready to start birth control pills. My concern… — Lucie A.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Our cut-off for IVF using own eggs is 47Y. Sorry! 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…
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Is there any chance that having a Mirena IUD while going through egg freezing, specifically at an older age, can have a negative impact on the maturity process of the eggs? My uterine lining is very thin at around 0.3mm.… — J C.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
In my opinion having an IUD in place during an ER cycle will not affect egg quality. Your thin lining is more than likely a direct consequence of the IUD but should not be a problem after removal......prior to, and during an FET cycle, Geoff Sher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:…
Fertility Preservation
Hello Dr. Tortoriello, I was diagnosed with diffuse adenomyosis a month ago and am two weeks post-op for an excisional surgery for endometriosis. I am 31 and not yet married/partnered, so my surgeon recommended I consider freezing my eggs. Since… — N K.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
I think you need to freeze about 10 mature (MII eggs) or 4 euploid (PGT-A normal) blastocysts. However, please read below on adenomyosis and its effect on fertility. Adenomyosis is a condition where endometrial glands develop outside the uterine lining (endometrium), within the muscular wall of the uterus…
Fertility Preservation
Hi, I have come across contradictory information regarding egg freezing and COVID-19 and it’s impact on the eggs and overall IVF success. How long after getting COVID-19 is it safe to proceed with an egg retrieval ? I have come… — Ana T.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
No one knows for certain. However, discretion being the better part of valor, I would suggest you wait 3 months. Geoff Sher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I am attaching online links to two E-books which I recently co-authored with my partner at SFS-NY (Drew Tortoriello MD)....... for your reading pleasure:…
