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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. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Feeling confused

    I happened to take a test and it was positive i started having pains and irregular spotting i consulted with the health providers and so far i recieved to opinion the first Dr suspected an ealry pregnancy as he could… — Philisiwe P.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    There is no specific hCG level that differentiated between and IUP and an ectopic. However, the level should double every 2 days with normal intrauterine pregnancy ...in the early stage of pregnancy. If it rises more slowly, that suggests a possible failing pregnancy or an ectopic. An US…

  2. Trompas ligadas

    Quisiera saber si me puedo embarazar nuevamente con ligaduras de trompas y de q forma sería el proceso — Saona E.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher

  3. Cost & Insurance

    Loraine

    Quiero iniciar el proceso pero quisiera saber si mi seguro médico cubre el proceso — Loraine D.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please repost in English! Geoff Sher

  4. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    IVF treatment plan question with immunological problem

    Dear Dr Sher, I am a 35 years old woman and I have fallopian tube blockage. I have had 4 IVF cycles, 3 were unsuccessful, the second was successful (at the beginning hcg:5000, progesterone: 34), but unfortunately I had to… — Flora K.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    It seems highly likely that you do have an immunologic implantation dysfunction. Your endometrial cytoikine and NK cell elevation are suggestive. However, the cause must firsdt be identified before treatment can be defined for FET. This will require a detailed assessment (see below). A RATIONAL BASIS FOR MANAGEMENT…

  5. 23 years

    Q tengo q aser — Fabricio Q.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    PLease post in English! Geoff Sher

  6. Hormones & Ovulation

    Infertility

    A woman doesn’t ovulates what can she do ?? — Ahmad A.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    You have to determine the reason and provided it is not due to menopause and she is not >42Y of age...ovulation induction.

  7. Ser mamá

    Hola doctor me queda alguna posibilidad de embarazarme con 43 — Amalfi M.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher

  8. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    2nd opinion

    Hi. Is it possible to get a second opinion on my IVF process? I'm located in Philadelphia and won't be getting IVF at your clinic. I just wanted to find out Dr. Sher's opinion about my IVF protocols and what… — Kseniya F.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please call Patti at 702-533-2691 or email her at concierge@sherivf.com and set up an online consultation with me. Geoff Sher EGG/ EMBRYO QUALITY IN IVF & HOW SELECTION OF THE IDEAL PROTOCOL FOR OVARIAN STIMULATION INFLUENCES EGG/EMBRYO QUALITY AND OUTCOME. The journey of in vitro fertilization can be…

  9. Immunology & Implantation

    Immune Issues/ DQ Alpha Match?

    Hi Dr Sher, My husband and I had our son 5 years(+3 months) ago. He was conceived after just 2 months trying. We have been experiencing secondary infertility for over 4 year +3 months. I have had 5 embryos fail… — Joanna B.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I think we should talk. Please contact my assistant, Patti Converse at 702-533-2691 or email her at concierge@sherIVF.com to set up an online consultation with me. Geoff Sher UNDERSTANDING RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS ( RPL): CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS. When it comes to reproduction, humans face challenges compared to other…

  10. Clinic & Practice

    Qué es sujeto

    Consulta — Janeiry O.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please 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 partner at SFS-NY (Drew Tortoriello MD)....... for your reading pleasure:…

  11. Third-Party Reproduction

    Donante

    Donde puedo donar esperma — Jesus S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher

  12. Male Infertility

    sperm donation

    Hello, I am 19 years old and I would like to donate sperm and I was wondering how much they paid per donation. — Billy R.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Sorry! I do not know. I suggest you call a sperm bank! Geoff Sher

  13. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Transfer of monosomy embryo

    Hi, We have a PGT-tested monosomy 19 blastocyst that is presently frozen. Mosaicism was not detected. We are no longer doing retrievals. The lab that conducted our PGT-A testing said Monosomy19 is in the group of genetically abnormal embryos that… — Mike R.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I would agree! I would transfer the embryo, provided you undergo CVS or amniocentesis during pregnancy and are willing to consider pregnancy termination should there be a chromosomal fetal abnormality diagnosed. Geoff Sher

  14. Immunology & Implantation

    IVF medication regiment

    I am seeing Dr Klitz at Cny fertility. I have had two filled IUI and two filled IVF. I have no health history besides a tilted uterus. My husband, sperm mythology is low and abnormal, but does have some normal… — Victoria S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    If you've undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF) and didn't achieve a successful pregnancy, you may be wondering why. It's important to know that IVF outcomes can be unpredictable, but there are factors that can affect your chances. Let's explore some common reasons for IVF failure in simpler terms.…

  15. IVF Failure & Pregnancy Loss

    Ectopic pregnancy

    Hello, I recently had an ET resulting in ectopic pregnancy. I would like to have your opinion on whether this is frequent and in which cases. Thanks — Elia F.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    ECTOPIC (“TUBAL”) PREGNANCY By definition, an ectopic pregnancy is a gestation that occurs outside of the uterine cavity. The most common site is in the fallopian tube, but sometimes it can also occur in the ovary, the cervix, or even the abdominal cavity. Estimates put the incidence of…

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