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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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Clinic & Practice Dec 15, 2023

Donor embryo transfer

Hi Dr. Sher, My husband and I struggled with infertility and failed with IVF. Now we are pursuing embryo donation and we were matched with a couple whose embryos are stored at your clinic. We live in Rochester, NY and… — Mayumi K.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Absolutely, we often do this. It would probably take no more than 4-5 visits at our center over a 10 day period of time. all the time! More and more American women are exploring IVF treatments in their late 30s and in their 40s. This trend often stems…
Clinic & Practice Sep 22, 2023

Referral please

I am 42yrs old.Have 1 daughter 19yrs.Finished round 1 of ivf treatment,got 2follicles measuring 20mm 1 in each ovary.During retrieval was informed that the follicles were empty.I live in Kenya,Can you please refer me to a Doctor in Kenya you… — Susan I.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Sorry, I do not have any names to give you of doctors in Kenya. See the article below about "Empty Follicle Syndrome". Implications of “Empty Follicle Syndrome and “Premature Luteinization” Geoffrey Sher Frequently, when following vigorous and often repeated flushing of follicles at egg retrieval they fail to…
Clinic & Practice Aug 24, 2023

Ivf

Hi i was wondering what the whole process would be of ivf and how it would work on two girls? — Jazzy L.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

We would need to talk. Please call my assistant, Patti Converse at 702-533-2691 and set up an online consultation with me to discuss! Geoff Sher \ 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…
Clinic & Practice Aug 21, 2023

Expert Opinion

Hi, we are doing an ivf cycle in canada and plan to continue that here. However, we would like to get consultation from Dr. Sher to review our file, details, previous tries and provide recommendations remotely. We might be wrong… — Ahmad A.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

If you are interested in having an online consultation with me, please contact my assistant, Patti Converse at 702-533-2691 or email her at concierge@sherivf.com\ 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…
Clinic & Practice Aug 14, 2023

Reproductive Endocrinologists_Refer by Dr. Amy Huang

To whom it may be concerned, I am Dr. Amy Huang's patient. After more than one year of getting pregnancy naturally, we decided to move forward with other options. I got referral from Dr. Huang and would like to make… — Yuyan Q.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Thanks for contacting me. Please call 702-533-2691 and ask my assistant, Patti Converse, to set you up with an online consultation with me. Geoff Sher 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…
Clinic & Practice Aug 1, 2023

Frozen Transfer

Hello! I am wondering what the process would be to book in for a frozen transfer this coming fall/winter. I currently have embryos stored in New York, Would it be possible to book a call with either Dr. Sher or… — Brittany M.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

It would be our privilege to be of service: See Below! GS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I am attaching online links to two E-books which I recently co-authored with my partner at SFS-NY (Drew Tortoriello MD)....... for your reading pleasure: 1.From In Vitro Fertilization to Family: A Journey with Sher…
Clinic & Practice Aug 1, 2023

We are looking for fertility specialists

Hello Dr. Geoffrey Sher and team, We are looking for fertility specialists that can serve our private patients from the Jewish Community in the state NY. Normally we do a face-to-face meeting, however under the new circumstances I would like… — Rachel L.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Thank you! I am referring your inquiry to Dr Drew Tortoriello, Medical director at Sher Fertility Solutions-New york. I have no doubt that he will reach out to you. FYI am attaching additional information to this response. Geoff Sher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I am attaching online links to two…
Clinic & Practice May 10, 2023

outside monitoring

Do you have the option of doing monitoring out of state or city if you don't live in NY? — Patty M.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

We do accommodate this, but my preference would be to do this all-important part of treatment with us in NY. Geoff Sher Implantation dysfunction is unfortunately often overlooked as an important cause of IVF failure. This is especially relevant in cases of unexplained IVF failure, recurrent pregnancy loss…
Clinic & Practice Apr 19, 2023

Need consultation online

Dear Dr. Geoffrey, i have heard one of your interview in podcast about the right protocol for ivf and i think what you have meanstioned it is exactly whats happened to me after 2.failed ivf round, i am 36 years… — Shafagh K.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Might I suggest that you contact my assistant, Patti converse (702-533-2691) and set up man online consultation with me to discuss you case in depth. It is primarily the egg (rather than the sperm) that determines the chromosomal integrity (karyotype) of the embryo, the most important determinant of…
Clinic & Practice Apr 17, 2023

Looking for Dr. Michael Bennett

Dr. Tortoriello, I very much hope you can help me. I worked in NYC some years back and was a patient of Michael Bennett. I’m 67 and badly need his skill set at this time. However, I am unable to… — Rita R.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

I do not know whether Dr T will pick this up here. I suggest you contact him directly by calling SFS-NY Geoff Sher
Clinic & Practice Mar 20, 2023

Cancer and Fertility Testing

(I just had my friend write the below email to the info@sherinstitute.com and was then told to use this feature to connect with you. I am fluent in English but my writing skills are not up to par which is… — Oksana S.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Dear Oksana, Thank you for reaching out. I fully understand your situation as it relates to breast cancer and I empathize with you. However, in my opinion your age being 51y, virtually precludes successful IVF with your own eggs. In fact the chance of successful IVF, would be…
Clinic & Practice Feb 14, 2023

New Pathway without a referral

Hello, I was referred to you from great friends of mine and I’m already impressed that there is a question portal! My husband and I would like to change doctors and don’t have a referral. Would we need one to… — Deanna F.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

I would be delighted to consult with you. Please contact my assistant, Patti Converse at 702-533-2691 and set up an online consultation with me. I look forward to meeting both you and your husband. Geoff Sher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I am attaching online links to two E-books which I…
Clinic & Practice Nov 27, 2022

Video consultation please for an old patient please

Hi Dr Tortoriello, I met you years ago in nyc at your practice. I already had a daughter and wanted in vitro for a son. As my husband and I moved around this time to London we went ahead and… — Elizabeth G.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Thank you kindly! It would be a pleasure to talk with you. Please call my assistant, Patti Converse (702-533-2691 tomorrow and set up an online consultation with me. Thank you! Geoff Sher
Clinic & Practice Sep 26, 2022

Second opinion for pregnancy

Hello, On 9/15, I tested positive on an at home test. On 9/21, I went to see an ob for an transvaginal us where a sack could not be detected. The same day, I got my blood drawn for hcg… — Michelle A.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

That is not encouraging as the hCG should have at least doubled in 2 days! Sounds like this could be a "chemical pregnancy" Sorry!! Geoff Sher
Clinic & Practice Sep 26, 2022

Pregnant and need help

Good morning. We just found out we are pregnant this morning. As previous clients, we are reaching out to see what we need to do. We had the implantation issues and were on blood thinners during treatment. Do we need… — Obioma O.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

If you are already pregnant, there is not much that can be done to impact improved implantation. Treatment needs to be implemented before pregnancy occurs to have real benefit! I suggest you wait and see what transpires and reach out to me in the event things do not…

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