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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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  1. IVF Failure & Pregnancy Loss

    Infertility

    Can letrozol and omega3 take together during period — Bamikole O.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Yes! 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 Solutions (SFS) ;…

  2. Ovarian Stimulation & OHSS

    Ovidrel dosage

    Dear Dr. Sher, Do very thin women with low BMI still need the Ovidrel double dosage? (250x2) Thank in advance for the guidance, Anne — Anne C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Perhaps not but since it will do no harm..."Rather safe than sorry". So yes, I would still "trigger with 500mcg Ovidrel. Geoff Sher

  3. Age & Fertility

    4th cycle advice – 40yo with normal AMH

    Dear Dr Sher, I’d like some advice regarding protocol choice for what will be my 4th IVF-ICSI cycle. I am in the UK. I have no medical problems, but I do have a BMI of 33 (prev 43), I have… — Elizabeth T.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    WE really should talk. If interested, please call my assistant, Patti Converse (702-533-2691) and set up an online consultation with me. In the interim, please review the articles below. GS Overcoming Age Barriers in IVF and Embracing New Pathways to Parenthood: Unlocking the Possibilities. Age should never be…

  4. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Double Ovidrel! dosage and low BMI

    Dear Dr. Sher, I am 43 years old, and due to the high rate of aneuploidy in the previous two attempts, and following your teachings, I convinced my doctor not to use Decapeptyl in the dual trigger, but only Ovidrel… — Anne C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I really cannot suggest how to approach your doctor on this matter! So sorry! Geoff Sher

  5. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Recurrent Implantation Failure

    Hello Dr. Sher at my current clinic I have gone through 4 transfers with PGT-A normal embryos. My first transfer resulted in a chemical pregnancy, but the following transfers did not implant at all. The tests I have done are… — Ashley P.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    In my opinion this is almost certainly an implantation dysfunction. Bear in mind that in 30% of cases, endometriosis is associated with an immunologic implantation dysfunction. Implantation dysfunction is often overlooked as a significant reason for IVF failure. This is especially true when IVF failure is unexplained, or…

  6. Fertility Preservation

    IVF

    I am considering the second attempt of IVF and choosing the clinic, but prior wanted to briefly get some consultancy concerning the chances for success. I live in Milan and last year made an attempt of egg freezing at IVI… — Ella B.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Respectfully, Freezing eggs in a woman of your age (regardless of ovarian reserve), yields very disappointing results. It is far better to fertilize the eggs, take them to blastocyst and to biopsy those that make it to that stage by no later than day 6...and do PGS/PGT to…

  7. N

    Buenas noches has comprado hoy el tratamiento y el día 4 del mes que viene es el primer día de la regla. Cuando tenía que tomarlo empieza hoy o después del día 4 ?

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please post in English! Geoff Sher

  8. 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…

  9. Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve

    FX DOR

    Hi Dr. Sher, I'm 32 and am a Fragile X premutation carrier (90 repeats) with diminished ovarian reserve (AMH 0.44, on whatever scale the US uses). I just did my first stim cycle starting birth control on day 2 of… — Caitlin F.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Respectfully, In my opinion what you were on was a "microflare" protocol. I suspect that this might have been a factor. We should talk. 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. EGG/…

  10. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Beta HCG results

    My beta HCG results is 4,284. Is it positive? — Nikki N.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Yes indeed! Going through IVF is a major investment, emotionally, physically, and financially, for every patient or couple. One of the most crucial moments is receiving the result of the blood test for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy. It's a big deal! The days after the embryo transfer,…

  11. Third-Party Reproduction

    Mujer

    Hello, I am 35 years old. I want to know if I can be a donor and I am linked. — Luisana S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Yes indeed you can. Here is a phone # that you can call for more information (Ask for Rozanne) 702-860-0097) Geoff Sher IVF WITH EGG DONATION: A REVIEW Introduction: Egg donation is when a woman donates her eggs for assisted reproduction or research purposes. In assisted reproduction, it…

  12. Uterine & Endometrial Health

    Immature oocyte during endometriosis

    Hello! I hope i will hear back from you. I was 24 years old during my first ivf. We’ve retrieved 11 oocyte and all of them were immature. During second ivf 6 oocyte 3rd ivf, (long protocol) retrieved 9 oocyte,… — Jesica S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I respectfully differ. In my opinion, unless you still have sizable endometriotic cysts (endometriomas) in your ovaries or you have significantly reduced ovarian reserve, I doubt that the endometriosis itself explains your poor egg/embryo quality. Given your young age, I suspect that the protocol used for ovarian stimulation…

  13. 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…

  14. Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve

    Follicular cyst and FSH stimulation

    Dear Dr. Sher, I am 43 years old and am trying for the last time, after five unsuccessful attempts (I have reached the euploid stage before). This time I have 9 antral follicles, but I also have a follicular cyst.… — Anne C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I see no reason not to proceed with the cycle! 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…

  15. Third-Party Reproduction

    Donar ovulos

    Quisiera saber cómo puedo hacer para donar mis óvulos Y si califico para ello — Yoannys V.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please re-post in English! Geoff Sher

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