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Embryos & Genetic Testing
Hi! I’am 42 and I did the first stimulation for IVF. I obtained 2 embryos that I tested. I don't know what this result means, are they viable? Which one is good? First has these anomalies +8p, +12, +22, the… — Ioana I.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
In my opinion, they are not viable! Geoff Sher
IVF Failure & Pregnancy Loss
I have a unicornuate uterus. I have had three miscarriages back to back. All of which end at 5 weeks. The second resulted in a D&C due to the embryo not growing. I'm currently going through the same issue. My… — Krista W.
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…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
Hi Dr Sher. I had an embryo transfer last Saturday. I rested for 2 days and then went back to the gym on Monday and Tuesday and exercised as normal. This includes weightlifting. I have however been reading that lifting… — Natalie S.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Exercising is not harmful BUT it is not wise to push yourself with over-demanding effort until a diagnosis of pregnancy can be made.Hopefully no harm was done! Good luck! Geoff Sher
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Good afternoon, I’m posting in English. Thank you very much for your answer. Last April my AMH was 0.04, even though I did my first IVF and got two follicles with two embryos. One of them ended up in a… — Carmen N.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
“EMPTY FOLLICLE SYNDROME” “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…
IVF Failure & Pregnancy Loss
Tengo muy muy baja ovárica. He realizado 4 tratamientos FIV, el primero con letrozol y pergoveris (225 cada dos días) en el que obtuvimos 2 ovocitos maduros de dos folículos, llegaron a embrión los dos, implantamos uno pero acabó en… — Carmen N.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
I would be happy to respond but I don't speak Spanish. So, could you re-post this in English please! Geoff Sher
Third-Party Reproduction
Cómo hago para donar ovulos
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please post in English! Geoff Sher
Uterine & Endometrial Health
Hi, I have a 5cm endometrioma on my right ovary. Do you perform sclerotherapy of these? Thanks — Anusha F.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
I used to, but no longer have access to the sclerosant! Sorry! Geoff Sher 702-533-2691
Quisiera más información sobre vender mis óvulos — Natalia S.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please re-draft in English! Geoff Sher
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Hello Dr. Sher, I just had an egg retrieval cycle where despite my follicles growing nicely and the clinic expecting to collect 15 eggs, they only retrieved 6 eggs, two of which have fertilised. Apparently, the ‘empty’ follicles contained cumulus… — Ruth A.
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…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
Buenos días Dr, Soy de Madrid, España. Me acabo de transferir un embrión mosaico de Bajo Grado (30%) para trisomía del cromosoma 6. Me ha implantado, pero por mas que intento buscar información y casos que hayan ido bien, no… — Maria L.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please post in English! Geoff Sher
Immunology & Implantation
Hi Dr. Sher, I heard you on a recent episode of the Egg Whisperer. I am 35 and I was recently diagnosed with Hashimotos with very high antibodies ( 300 TPO and 900 TgAB). I recently had a failed FET… — Ana K.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
A RATIONAL BASIS FOR MANAGEMENT OF IMMUNOLOGIC CAUSES OF EMBRYO IMPLANTATION DYSFUNCTION Geoffrey Sher MD In the world of assisted reproduction, when IVF fails repeatedly or without explanation, it's often assumed that poor embryo quality is the main culprit. However, this view oversimplifies the situation. The process of…
Age & Fertility
Hi! Ok so I am 42 years old! I have a 17 year old daughter who I had severe pre-eclampsia with at that time. Now doing ivf because I had gotten pregnant naturally 2 times this year and 1st time… — Suzaura M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Age should never be a barrier to hope and fulfillment when it comes to IVF. Many women in their early to mid-40s are successfully having IVF babies using their own eggs, especially if they have a good number of eggs left in their ovaries. However, for women with…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
I'm almost 40 y/o. I've had 4 failed IUIs and two egg retrievals, resulting in only 1 euploid from 47 total eggs retrieved. My fertilization and blast rates are "average" to above average, but my maturity rates are very low.… — Jessica W.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
"Empowering Choices: Embryo Banking vs. Egg Banking for Fertility Preservation" It's crucial for women to make informed decisions about preserving their fertility. Delaying trying to conceive, relying on egg freezing, or assuming the biological clock can be paused are misconceptions. As women age, egg quality declines, affecting the…
Age & Fertility
Buenas tardes consulto, tengo 39 años y antimulleriana 0,19 muy baja, he intentado 3 ciclos con clomifeno y voy uno con letrozol, leí por aquí que para mi caso no son buenos esos estimulantes??? Gracias — Flavia F.
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…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
Hi. I have 4 abnormally PGS tested donated embryos. The normally tested ones either didn’t implant or I miscarried. I even did the ERA scratch, and other testing to make sure my uterus was good. Anyway, can abnormal embryos be… — Gina T.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Abnormal, non-mosaic embryos (aneuploid should not be transferred. IVF FAILURE WITH “NORMAL” EMBRYOS: EXAMINING AND ADDRESSING ANATOMICAL AND IMMUNOLOGIC CAUSES. 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…
