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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

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    What test would you consider if someone had 4 miscarriages before 6 weeks I have done all the basic test Immune conditions Chromosome Ovarian reserve My husband sperm Protein Std Everything is normal No polyps I do have fibroids not… — Medjine E.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    When it comes to reproduction, humans are the poorest performers of all mammals. In fact we are so inefficient that up to 75% of fertilized eggs do not produce live births, and up to 30% of pregnancies end up being lost within 10 weeks of conception (in the…

  2. Uterine & Endometrial Health

    Ovarian sclerotherapy

    Hi, I came across your page because I have been dealing with a 5 cm endometrioma and have been looking at different options. I found your article about ovarian sclerotherapy and was wondering if you know where this procedure can… — Sophia G.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I really do not know who offers this or where you could find out! You will have to inquire around. Geoff Sher

  3. Uterine & Endometrial Health

    ERA for Natural FET Cycle

    Is an ERA necessary for a natural FET cycle? — Helen D.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    The blastocyst and the endometrium are in a constant state of cross-talk. In order for successful implantation to take place, the blastocyst must be at the appropriate stage of development, and needs to signal a well synchronized endometrium to ‘accept it”. This dialogue between embryo and endometrium involves…

  4. Hormones & Ovulation

    Carrier Requirements

    Hello! I was wondering what requirements you have for the surrogates that your patients might work with if they choose the gestational surrogacy route. Is there an age limit or BMI limit? Would a surrogate who had diet-controlled gestational diabetes… — Jessi W.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Of course all the factors you mention and many more are part of the screening process. Also, I advocate that you meet with the surrogate. IVF surrogacy involves the transfer of one or more embryos into the uterus of a surrogate, who provides a host womb and carries…

  5. IVF Failure & Pregnancy Loss

    Ivf failure and suspect endometriosis

    Hi Dr Sher I have been trying to conceive for 3 years now with no success. I've recently had 1 failed ivf cycle where I began bleeding 7 days post embryo transfer. Which I believe is implantation failure. I have… — Isma B.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    often advised to first try ovarian stimulation (ovulation Induction) with intrauterine insemination (IUI) ………as if to say that this would be just as likely to result in a baby as would in vitro fertilization (IVF). Nothing could be further from reality It is time to set the record…

  6. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Do you recommend Sildenafil 4x 25mg/day during the follicular phase

    Dear Dr. Sher, Do you recommend Sildenafil 4x 25mg/day during the follicular phase or only when the embryo transfer is scheduled? Do you recommend Sildenafil although there are no previous evidences of lack of thickening of the endometrial walls? Thank… — Ola

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Yes…only in the follicular phase but not in the absence of an endometrial thickness issue! Geoff Sher

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