Masculino
Cómo puedo empezar me gustaría saber uales son las condiciones o no hay condiciones — Fernando T.
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
Niveles hcg
Tuve una inseminacion artificial intrauterina el 23 de abril, para el 7 de mayo mi nivel de hcg era 15.1 y hoy 9 de mayo 24.3 el aumento es normal o puede haber algún problema? — Emily M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please re-post in English and I will respond! Geoff Sher
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Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Do I give up on IVF? Low amh, 31 y.o
Hi Dr Geoffrey Sher, By means of introductions, I’m Natalie and I’m struggling to find answers on my IVF journey. My endless research to try and find answers has led me to your page (after you answered another persons struggles… — Natalie M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Hi Natalie, 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…
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Embryos & Genetic Testing
Recommendation?
Hello, I recently had my first FET ever with a PGT tested normal donor egg embryo. I had such high hopes, but it unfortunately did not stick. When my lining was checked a week before the FET, it was 8.7.… — Bree M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Two decades ago, when women went through IVF (in vitro fertilization), they usually had their embryos put in the uterus right after the eggs were collected in the same cycle (known as "Fresh" Embryo Transfer). Freezing embryos at that time was risky, with about 30% not surviving the…
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Ovarian Stimulation & OHSS
Ivf protocol low reponder
Dear Dr. Sher, five and a half years ago my husband and I conceived naturally in our first cycle. I gave birth to a healthy baby boy 9 month later. Two years after that we tried to have another child,… — Sandra W.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Thanks for the inquiry. I think I can help here. Might I suggest that you contact my assistant Patti Converse at 702-533-2691 and set up an online consultation with me to discuss in depth. I would need a lot more information but my first thought is that there…
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Immunology & Implantation
RPL and hydroxychloroquine
Hi Dr Sher, I've been getting mixed advice from consultants and I'm hoping you can help. I'm 40years old and have one child, conceived with no issues, and have had a number of chemical pregnancy losses. I'm conceiving very easily,… — Bronagh M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Thanks for the inquiry. I think I can help here. Might I suggest that you contact my assistant Patti Converse at 702-533-2691 and set up an online consultation with me to discuss in depth. Geoff Sher When it comes to reproduction, humans face challenges compared to other mammals.…
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Embryos & Genetic Testing
Ivf protocol low reponder
Just to add some info I forgot with previous question: - usually no high FSH levels on day 1-5. I had once after the first ICSI treatment an FSH level of 21 on day 3. One dominant follicel grew but… — Sandra W.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Understood. The answer I gave earlier still holds! Geoff Sher
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Third-Party Reproduction
Donación de ovulo
Que documentos necesito para hacer donación de ovilos — Edna U.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher
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Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Very low DOR & IVF
Dear Dr. Sher, I’m a 38yo physician with very low ovarian reserve ( AMH — Rita D.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Dear Doctor, Thanks for the inquiry. I think I can help here. Might I suggest that you contact my assistant Patti Converse at 702-533-2691 and set up an online consultation with me to discuss in depth. Geoff Sher >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Understanding the impact of ovarian reserve on the success…
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Immunology & Implantation
prednisone & prograf
Hello, What are your thoughts about using prednisone and/or prograv for a FET with donor eggs? — Bree M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
In my opinion, the use of low dosage oral steroids is potentially beneficial for the vast majority of embryo transfers as it modulates immune=receptivity of the uterine lining. Geoff She
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Embryos & Genetic Testing
Ivf recommendation
Good afternoon, I am emailing you because I recently had a failed frozen embryo thaw on the day of my transfer and would like your opinion on what questions to ask in my follow up. A little background about myself.… — Alicia A.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
It is not common for consecutive euploid embryos both not to survive the thaw...but it can happen. I suggest that you inquire from your RE how commonly this type of thing happens in their clinic. The common cause is technical. Geoff Sher
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Third-Party Reproduction
ovulos
quisiera donar mis avulos — Mariannys E.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher
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Uterine & Endometrial Health
Water in lining FET
Looking for baby#2. After Csection we try to use same protocol. I use to reach 10-14 in lining very fast. No issues for transfer. Now is been 5FET cycles cancel so far. Endometritis detected on the beginning. Lots of antibiotics.… — Ana K.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
WE should talk. I think I can be of help here. Please call my assistant, Patti Converse at 702-533-2691 and set up an online consultation with me to discuss. Back in 1989, I conducted a study that examined how the thickness of a woman's uterine lining, known as…
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Cost & Insurance
Fertility
Im answering the add that says ivf no cost — Shakema M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Sorry! I have no knowledge of this! Geoff Sher
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Age & Fertility
I want to get pregnant but I’m 50+
I want to do IVF for triplets but I’m 50+. I’m still seeing my circle but this April, it came out one day and stopped — Chinwe O.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Given the natural and inevitable decline in "egg competency and ovarian reserve with advancing age, the chance of conceiving on your own or through IVF with own eggs is remote. So sorry! Geoff Sher