Third-Party Reproduction
Femenina
Me gustaria saber información para donar mis ovulos ? — Estefany S.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher
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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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Early Pregnancy & hCG
Pregnancy question
My hcg level went from 960 to 2764 is that normal? Just found out I’m pregnant — Christina G.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Likely suggests a viable pregnancy. Congratulations and good luck! Geoff Sher.
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Your foctor
Is this dr Geoff Sher who was born in Cape Town South Africa I am dr lynne d, went to ellerslie — Lynne D.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Yes! This is he but I was born in George, CP!. Geoff Sher
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Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
HGH for DOR
I have read about increasing primordial follicles and thus increasing the antral follicle count by using HGH for 70 days, after ovarian PRP. Is there long term affects for the mother either during use of HGH or from withdrawal affect… — Kristina L.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
This is very controversial. I am not at all convinced of its benefit! Geoff Shert
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Third-Party Reproduction
Femenino
Cómo Podría convertirme en donante de óvulos ? — Wilyelkis C.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher
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Third-Party Reproduction
Female
How can I become an egg donor? — Josseline V.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please call Sher Fertility Solutions in Manhattan, NY and ask for Jessica. Geoff Sher
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Ovarian Stimulation & OHSS
PROTOCOLO
CUAL ES LA CANTIDAD DE INTRALIPIDOS QUE SE DEBE COLOCAR A LOS 10-14 DIAS ANTES DE LA TRANSFERENCIA — Erika F.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher
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Third-Party Reproduction
Info
I am wondering if there is an age limit for IVF? I am 49, I will be 50 in July. Also my 19 yr old daughter wants to donate her eggs to me. Is this allowed? Thank you. — Jennifer B.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Absolutely, you could have your daughter donate eggs to you. I have done this on several occasions in the past. IVF WITH EGG DONATION: A REVIEW Introduction: Egg donation is when a woman donates her eggs for assisted reproduction or research purposes. In assisted reproduction, it usually involves…
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Clinic & Practice
Questions
Hello. My husband and I live in TN but are considering adopting some embryos stored at your facility. What is your cost for ivf transfer of those embryos if we decide to come to New York and have the transfer… — Michelle S.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please call Jessica at Sher Fertility Solutions (866-747-6692) for this information. Geoff Sher
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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…
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Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Failed fertilization
How do you handle repeated failed fertilization? Does/can estrogen/prog before the cycle make this worse? We have already added calcium ioniphore. — Jessica S.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
One of the commonest questions asked by patients undergoing IVF relates to the likelihood of their eggs fertilizing and the likely “quality of their embryos. This is also one of the most difficult questions to answer. On the one hand many factors that profoundly influence egg quality; such…
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IVF Failure & Pregnancy Loss
Aborto espontáneo por hematoma
Me realize una transferencia de embrión con pruebas genéticas preimplantation ales me pusieron intralipidos unas días antes de la transferencia la implantación fue un éxito y todo iba perfecto hasta la semana 6 y 3 días empecé a sangrar fui… — Casandra E.
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…
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Uterine & Endometrial Health
Sildenafil Vaginal Suppositories
Hello, I am reaching out to inquire about the availability and effectiveness of Sildenafil Vaginal Suppositories. My wife is currently consulting with her doctor regarding a concern with endometrial thinning. Her doctor recommended the use of Sildenafil in the form… — Bader M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Back in 1989, I conducted a study that examined how the thickness of a woman's uterine lining, known as the endometrium, affected the successful implantation of embryos in IVF patients. The study revealed that when the uterine lining measured less than 8mm in thickness by the day of…
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Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Amh
Hi Dr. Sher, I am 47 with an AMH of 0.9. Is there any possibility I could get pregnant with my own eggs doing IUI? Alison — Alison P.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Anything is possible but it is very highly unlikely. You need egg donor-IVF. IVF WITH EGG DONATION: A REVIEW Introduction: Egg donation is when a woman donates her eggs for assisted reproduction or research purposes. In assisted reproduction, it usually involves using IVF technology, where the eggs are…
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Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
5 failed IVF rounds – Low AMH –
Dear Dr Sher Geoffrey, I have been through 5 failed IVF rounds. Most of the time my eggs are degenerative, empty or abnormal. I have a 2 year old daughter, concieved naturally, only in 2 months of trying. Now I… — Mary V.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Hi Sherella; I really think I can help you sort all this out.m However, to do so we would need to consult. I invite you to call my assistant, Patti Converse at 702-53302691 and set up an online consultation with me. ADDRESSING DIMINISHING OVARIAN RESERVE (DOR) IN IVF…