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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. Clinic & Practice

    Fertility Doctor needed in Cape Town South Africa

    Hi Dr Sher, Im wanting to find out if you know of any doctors you have worked with, or share the same research and development knowledge as you do any in Cape Town. I live in Somerset West, near Stellenbosch… — Lindsay T.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Sorry! I have been gone from SA for decades. 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…

  2. Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve

    Changes to a 4th cycle

    I’m at a bit of a loss. Having ICSI for secondary infertility (1st child conceived naturally age 29) and just midway through my 3rd cycle. I have paid up for a 4th cycle already so I’m keen to get some… — Amy E.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    WE would need to discuss this complex matter. I suggest you call my assistant, Patti Converse (702-533-2691 and set up an online consultation with me. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Haploid

    What could cause a day 7 BB blastocyst that was fertilized via ICSI to be haploid (PGT-A results)? — Addison J.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    It is likely "incompetent". Geoff Sher

  5. Third-Party Reproduction

    egg donation

    I want to donate eggs, I've done it before — Judi F.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please call Rozanne at "Footsteps to Family" (702-860-0097) for input. Geoff Sher

  6. Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve

    Advice for last IVF round

    Dear Dr. Sher: Thank you for hosting this forum. I am just shy of 41 with social infertility and have had two failed IVF cycles. The first used an antagonist protocol at 300 IU gonadotropin and resulted in one whole… — Claire C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please read what follows and thereupon, might I suggest that we talk . Please call my assistant. Patti at 702-533-2691 and set up an online consultation with me to discuss. The journey of in vitro fertilization can be a rollercoaster of emotions for many patients. Often times they…

  7. Immunology & Implantation

    Infertility

    Can you help me with infertility inmune issues — Susanna V.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Absolutely I can! Please call my assistant, Patti Converse (702-533-2691 or email her at concierge@sherfertility.com to set up an online consultation with me. Geoff Sher A RATIONAL BASIS FOR MANAGEMENT OF IMMUNOLOGIC CAUSES OF EMBRYO IMPLANTATION DYSFUNCTION In the world of assisted reproduction, when IVF fails repeatedly or…

  8. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    FET canceled due to a yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis)

    My fresh embryo transfer was canceled two days before the procedure due to a yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis), and I’m wondering why this infection may have occurred. I haven’t had sexual intercourse or done anything specific that I believe could… — Hannah A.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    In my opinion there is no reason to cancel FET because of a yeast infection. Geoff Sher

  9. Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve

    Adderall for DODR

    Hello- I'm hearing a lot about the value of Adderall for patients with DOR and difficulty with implantation. Is there any data for this? What are the risks/benefits? Thank you! — Kristen S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Respectfully, to my knowledge there is no data to support this. 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 to reproductive health. This article aims…

  10. Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve

    “Empty follicles”

    Dr. Sher, I have a problem with my right ovary. Every time if we have more than one follicle > 17 mm in diameter on this side, we cannot retrieve the eggs (experienced that 3 times). We tried multiple protocols,… — Patricia K.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I suggest you call my assistant "Patti" (702-533-2691) and set up an online consultation with me to discuss...see below. EMPTY FOLLICLE SYNDROME” “Empty Follicle Syndrome" is a misleading term because follicles always contain eggs. However, some eggs may have difficulties detaching and being retrieved. This is more likely…

  11. Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve

    Too many immature eggs

    My daughter just completed her 2nd round of IVF. The first round yielded 7 out of 9 mature eggs but only one good blastocyst. This round yielded 14 eggs, and only 2 were mature. Only one of those fertilized &… — Eileen H.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Embarking on the journey of IVF often raises questions about the likelihood of success and the quality of embryos. While it’s challenging to predict outcomes due to various factors, there’s hope and information to guide you. Firstly, the key to fertilization potential lies in the chromosomal integrity of…

  12. Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve

    Bad quality eggs

    Dear Dr. Sher. I am out of options i feel. Unknown fertility problem, endometriosis. I am now 30 years old. For the last 5 years: 5 IVF/ICSI cycles, 65 mature eggs, 30 fertilized, 0 good blastocyst, only poor quality, nothing… — Maggy M.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Embarking on the journey of IVF often raises questions about the likelihood of success and the quality of embryos. While it’s challenging to predict outcomes due to various factors, there’s hope and information to guide you. Firstly, the key to fertilization potential lies in the chromosomal integrity of…

  13. Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve

    It’s over

    Dear Dr. Sher, I am 43 years old, and in the last 2 years: 6 cycles, 100 follicles, 90 oocytes collected, 60 oocytes matured, 50 embryos, 10 blastocytes, 1 euploid. One abortion (prior to ivf), two failed transfers (the euploid… — Anne C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I think we should talk first before you make that determination definitively. If you are interested in having an online consultation with me, please contact my assistant, Patti Converse at 702-533-2691 or email her at concierge@sherivf.com\ Geoff Sher ADDRESSING ADVANCING AGE AND DIMINISHING OVARIAN RESERVE (DOR) IN IVF…

  14. Immunology & Implantation

    Alloimmunity Question

    Hello Dr Sher. I received my fertilysis report stating that my husband and I are a full HLA-DQ match. I also have a moderately increased th1/th2 ratio. My NK cell cytotoxicity assay was normal. I have one living son followed… — Stephanie M.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Hard to say without direct access to your NK cell activity data in the Native state and to your and your partner's HLA/DQ alpha genotypes. I suggest you call my assistant, Patti (702-533-2691) and set up an online consultation to discuss. Also if you decide to do so,…

  15. Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve

    poor egg quality

    Im 37F no other medical history. AMH 2.01, Day 3 FSH 5.7, estradiol 56. Have done two cycles of IVF: First cycles I was on menopur (150) and gonal (initially 150 and bumped to 300) for about 11 days with… — Serena B.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    In my opinion, you are young enough and have a normal ovarian reserve, such that egg quality should not likely be an inherent problem. In such cases, it is very often the protocol used for ovarian stimulation that plays a role here. It needs to be individualized to…

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