Third-Party Reproduction
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Quiero Saber si puedo donar ovulos tengo 35 años — Maria E.
Dr. Drew Tortoriello 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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Hormones & Ovulation
Ivf
Do you help with making someone pregnant with twin boys if they don’t have ovulation problems ? — Sally K.
Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered
Not really! Geoff Sher
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Male Infertility
Fertilyty
Quiero donar mi esperma — Juan L.
Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered
Please repost in English!
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Immunology & Implantation
Prednisone & prograv
Hello, What are your thoughts about using prednisone and/or prograv for a FET with donor eggs? — Bree M.
Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered
In my opinion, the administration of low dosage steroids in embryo transfer cycles is always beneficial as it modulates uterine immune receptivity. 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…
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Infertility Basics
Tener hijos
Y como funciona en esto — Reyes S.
Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered
Please repost in English! Geoff Sher
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Early Pregnancy & hCG
Progesterone use throughout pregnancy
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
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Third-Party Reproduction
donación de ovulos
Quiero saber cuáles son los requirimientos ya que estoy muy interesada. — Brenda B.
Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered
Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher
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Cost & Insurance
Ivf
How much is ivf treatment — Felichia M.
Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered
Please call Jessica at 646-792-7476
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Age & Fertility
Advanced age IVF Cost
I like to know the cost of IVF treatment at your centre. I am 42 and I have had to genetically tested embryo's. My first IVF was done in India. The first frozen embryo transfer failed. Before trying another FET… — Neha S.
Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered
Please contact my assistant, Patti for information on cost (702-533-2691). Below is some information for your interest. ADDRESSING ADVANCING AGE AND DIMINISHING OVARIAN RESERVE (DOR) IN IVF Understanding the impact of age and ovarian reserve on the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is crucial when it comes…
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Immunology & Implantation
Intralipidos
Buenos días mi pregunta es si se mezclan los intralipidos en solución salina para administrar los.Gracias — Vanya S.
Dr. Drew Tortoriello 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
Re: progesterone level before FET transfer
Good afternoon Dr. Tortoriello, I'm doing a fifth stimulated frozen embryo transfer due to thin lining issues and now have the best lining I've ever had of 8.7 mm, trilaminar. I expect to do my trigger injection tonight and start… — Eliana G.
Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered
Here is my suggested/personal approach to FET: 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…