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Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
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…
Immunology & Implantation
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
Embryos & Genetic Testing
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
Infertility Basics
Y como funciona en esto — Reyes S.
Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered
Please repost in English! Geoff Sher
Third-Party Reproduction
quisiera donar mis avulos — Mariannys E.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher
Uterine & Endometrial Health
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…
Cost & Insurance
Im answering the add that says ivf no cost — Shakema M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Sorry! I have no knowledge of this! Geoff Sher
Age & Fertility
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
Early Pregnancy & hCG
Hello doctor, I spoke with your office, and I understand that you do not follow women's hormones throughout pregnancy. You help women get pregnant and then pass them to an OB. I'm working with a high-risk OB, but because I… — Anna L.
Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered
With very few exceptions. I am not a believer in their being any benefit through progesterone supplementation throughout pregnancy. Geoff Sher
Third-Party Reproduction
como puedo hacer para ser donante de ovulos — Barbara A.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher
Ovarian Stimulation & OHSS
I am writing to ask for advice on the proper protocol for me. Background: I am 32 years old, with a normal BMI. My AMH is 0.11, and my AFC is 3. My husband has male-factor infertility that requires IVF.… — Avery C.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Respectfully, I do not think you were on optimal stimulation protocols. I suggest you call my assistant, Patti (702-533-2691)and set up an online consultation with me to discuss in detail. Understanding the impact of ovarian reserve on the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is crucial when it…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
Hello Dr. Sher, I listen to your podcast with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh and I wanted to engage with you before going into another FET w/egg donor my questions to you: 5 year IVF Journey/History: * Zero pregnancy * 2 Aneuploid… — Rosalyn G.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Implantation dysfunction is often overlooked as a significant reason for IVF failure. This is especially true when IVF failure is unexplained, or when there are recurring pregnancy losses or underlying issues with the uterus, such as endo-uterine surface lesions, thin uterine lining (endometrium), or immunological factors. IVF success…
Third-Party Reproduction
Como puedo ser madre surrogada — Sandra A.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher
Embryos & Genetic Testing
Hi!! I have a grade 422 low level mosaic. Specifically, it says 46, XY, -Yp (x0, mos, ~40%), -14 (x1, mos, ~50%). What are my real options to have a healthy/sick baby if I get it transferred? Thank you so… — Xiomara R.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Human embryo development is a marvel of intricate processes, including reprogramming, sequential cleavage divisions, mitotic chromosome segregation, and embryonic genome activation. However, the journey towards a successful pregnancy is not without its challenges, as chromosomal abnormalities can occur during germ cell and preimplantation embryo development, leading to early…
Third-Party Reproduction
Quiero saber cuáles son los requirimientos ya que estoy muy interesada. — Brenda B.
Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered
Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher
