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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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  1. Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve

    Empty follicle

    Dear Dr. Geoffrey, I get a empty follicle. What I can change for my last stimulation? Low AMH. Age 40. Kind regards, Charlene — Charlene T.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    “Empty Follicle Syndrome" is a misleading term because follicles always contain eggs. However, some eggs may have difficulties detaching and being retrieved. This is more likely to happen when multiple attempts are needed to retrieve an egg from a follicle, indicating the egg may have chromosomal abnormalities. The…

  2. Ovarian Stimulation & OHSS

    No concebir con omifin

    Puedo volver a tomar clomid ahora que han pasado más de cuatro meses de descanso? — Iman D.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher

  3. Third-Party Reproduction

    Donación de óvulos

    Cómo hago para ser donante de óvulos que requisitos debo cumplir para donar — Netzaly P.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher

  4. Hormones & Ovulation

    unexplained secondary infertilty

    Dear Dr, my husband and I have a 5year old daughter. we have been trying to get pregnant for the last 4 years but no success so far. we visited a fertility Dr and were subjected to hormonal profile test,… — Clare A.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    UNEXPLAINED” INFERTILITY: A RATIONAL APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT Infertility affects y 10%-15% of couples who are unable to conceive. In some cases, the cause of infertility cannot be determined using conventional diagnostic methods, leading to a diagnosis of "unexplained infertility." However, it is important to note that in most…

  5. Third-Party Reproduction

    Donación de ovulos

    hola, buen día. Quería saber cuantos años tengo que tener para donar óvulos y cómo sería todo el proceso, tengo que pagar algo? — Brenda N.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher

  6. Cost & Insurance

    FET inquiry

    Hi, My wife and I are doing IVF in Canada and going to transfer embryos to United States for surrogacy. Can I know the cost estimation of FET at your clinic? (including fees to receive embryos from other clinics, FDA… — Ziyi W.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please call Jessie at SFS in New York (646-792-7476) for this information. Geoff Sher

  7. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    HLA matching

    Hello, I compared the markers of different HLA genes between myself and my husband from our raw genetic data which was produced by 23andMe and I found the following: 1. HLA-A: 3/3 markers matched = 100% 2. HLA-B: 2/4 markers… — Holly S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    This is too complex for me to respond to authoritatively here. I request that you call my assistant, Patti Converse (702-533-2691) and set up an online consultation with me to discuss. Geoff Sher

  8. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Frozen Donor eggs and no blastocysts

    Dear Dr. Sher, Im 37 years old with long story of 15 natural chemical pregnancies and after one ovarian stimulation with my oen eggs but with no blastocysts in October 2023 I decided to go through frozen donor eggs from… — Ola C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I think we should talk. Please call my assistant, Patti Converse (702-533-2691) and set up an online consultation with me to discuss in depth. UNDERSTANDING RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS ( RPL): CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS. When it comes to reproduction, humans face challenges compared to other mammals. A significant number…

  9. Immunology & Implantation

    Secondary Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and possible IID

    Hi Dr Sher, I am 40 years old and have suffered with a number of early pregnancy losses in the past year, all conceived naturally. I have a 3 year old son who was conceived easily with no issues during… — Bronagh M.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    When it comes to reproduction, humans face challenges compared to other mammals. A significant number of fertilized eggs in humans do not result in live births, with up to 75% failing to develop, and around 30% of pregnancies ending within the first 10 weeks (first trimester). Recurrent pregnancy…

  10. Infertility Basics

    RPL, Secondary Infertility

    Hello Dr. Sher, I am experiencing my 4th biochemical pregnancy in less than 2 years. I am 45 years old with 8 previous live births. My youngest son turned 2 years old in January. I recently acquired Day 3 labs… — Faith R.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I am attaching an article I wrote on RPL but I would like to preface this by saying that at 45y of age, and especially with concomitant DOR, the large majority of your eggs will be aneuploid and resulting embryos too. Such embryos, if they implant will be…

  11. Cost & Insurance

    Ivf

    How much is ivf treatment — Felichia M.

    Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered

    Please call Jessica at 646-792-7476

  12. Age & Fertility

    Fertilidad

    Tenho 2 fib fallidas protocolo estimulación 200 de pergoviris 450/900. 1a 6 ovulos ningún normal después de biopsia. Segunda 3 ningún balocisto De esta vez la 3a me adicionaron letrozol en los primeros dias de estimulación ovarica. Que mas puedo… — G C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please re-post in English. 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 Solutions (SFS)…

  13. IVF Failure & Pregnancy Loss

    Yulissa

    Aserca de mi tratamiento — Yulissa A.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher 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…

  14. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Recurrent biochemical & Ectopic

    Hi Dr Sher, Could you please try and answer what could be causing my issue and possible solution. I am 38 (husband 40) and we are married for 13 years; trying for a child since 10 years. I never had… — Indira V.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    When it comes to reproduction, humans face challenges compared to other mammals. A significant number of fertilized eggs in humans do not result in live births, with up to 75% failing to develop, and around 30% of pregnancies ending within the first 10 weeks (first trimester). Recurrent pregnancy…

  15. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Early Pregnancy Inhixia or Aspirin

    Hi Dr Sher, many thanks for your advice and information. Today is my official pregnancy test day, 16 days after egg collection and I am thankfully testing positive. My clinic have now advised I stop taking the aspirin and do… — Nat M.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Personally, I am not a believe in the use of aspirin. Inhixa can be started now or as soon as the 2nd beta hCG test is +ve. Geoff Sher

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