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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. 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…

  2. 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/…

  3. 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,…

  4. 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…

  5. 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…

  6. 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…

  7. 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…

  8. 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

  9. Uterine & Endometrial Health

    Thin endometrium luteal phase

    Dear Dr. Sher, Thanks for creating this forum, I really appreciate. My periods are lighter since I gave birth to my daughter 8 months ago (no breastfeeding). My endometrium measured 9.3 mm the day before ovulation, 8.6 mm 2 days… — Alina D.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    It is the thickness of the endometrium pre-ovulation that matters. Good luck! Geoff Sher Back in 1989, I conducted a study that examined how the thickness of a woman's uterine lining, known as the endometrium, affected the successful implantation of embryos in IVF patients. The study revealed that…

  10. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Hernandez

    Yo estoy esterilizada pero qué será saber si puedo salir embarazada Se si hay alguna oportunidad para poderlo hacer — Yohanna E.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please Repost in English! Geoff Sher

  11. Ovarian Stimulation & OHSS

    Irresponsive endometrium after Lupron

    Hi Dr Geoffrey, I’ve been dealing with fertility issues for years (endometriosis, fibroids) and last year, after two unsuccessful embryo transfers (of genetically normal embryos), I decided to have a laparoscopy surgery to treat the endometriosis and remove the intramural… — Carolina G.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Asherman Syndrome is a medical condition characterized by severe intrauterine adhesions, also known as synechiae. These adhesions can cause significant damage to the basal layer of the endometrium, the part of the uterus responsible for developing the uterine lining (endometrium) under the influence of hormones like estrogen and…

  12. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Failed donor embryo FET

    Hi there, I hope you are well. I had failed pgs tested 3AA embryo donation. Era receptive microbiom recently tested lactobacillus — Private

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Understanding the impact of age and ovarian reserve on the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is crucial when it comes to reproductive health. This article aims to simplify and clarify these concepts, emphasizing their significance in the selection of ovarian stimulation protocols for IVF. By providing you…

  13. Third-Party Reproduction

    Ovó donación

    Ovó donación tengo 51 años y pérdidas recurrente incluso con ovó donación — Aracely O.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please re-post this question in English! 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 Geoff Sher

  14. IVF Failure & Pregnancy Loss

    Next Steps

    aI am a 36 y.o. female with PCOS. I have had 2 miscarriages at 6 weeks (1 from an IVF transfer recently and 1 from letrozole round several years ago) , and 2 failed IVF transfers that failed to implant.… — Christy L.

    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…

  15. IVF Failure & Pregnancy Loss

    Recurrent Implantation Failure

    Hello! I am a 24 y.o. female, Gravida 0, AMH 0.2-0.8, four failed IUI’s, and now 4 failed transfers with 5 embryos never implanting. I’ve done two ERA’s (both postreceptive at 96 and 72 hours) but we’ve ignored these results… — Delaney D.

    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…

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