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    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. Third-Party Reproduction

    Donante

    Donde puedo donar esperma — Jesus S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.…

  5. 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…

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Third-Party Reproduction

    Femenino

    Cómo Podría convertirme en donante de óvulos ? — Wilyelkis C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher

  11. Male Infertility

    Fertilyty

    Quiero donar mi esperma — Juan L.

    Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered

    Please repost in English!

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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…

  15. 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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