– Geoffrey Sher, MD
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Embryos & Genetic Testing
Dear Dr. Sher, do you have experience with the freeze of day 4 embryos (morulas)? My clinic is suggesting that we freeze all remaining embryos on day 4 after transfer on same day, because day 5 is a Sunday and… — Cathryn L.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Frankly, I prefer to go to blastocyst just to have more confidence in embryo viability, however, transferring as morula isa acceptable. Geoff Sher Geoff Sher
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
I’m at a bit of a loss. Having ICSI for secondary infertility (1st child conceived naturally age 29) and just midway through my 3rd cycle. I have paid up for a 4th cycle already so I’m keen to get some… — Amy E.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
WE would need to discuss this complex matter. I suggest you call my assistant, Patti Converse (702-533-2691 and set up an online consultation with me. 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…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
What could cause a day 7 BB blastocyst that was fertilized via ICSI to be haploid (PGT-A results)? — Addison J.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
It is likely "incompetent". Geoff Sher
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Dear Dr. Sher: Thank you for hosting this forum. I am just shy of 41 with social infertility and have had two failed IVF cycles. The first used an antagonist protocol at 300 IU gonadotropin and resulted in one whole… — Claire C.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please read what follows and thereupon, might I suggest that we talk . Please call my assistant. Patti at 702-533-2691 and set up an online consultation with me to discuss. The journey of in vitro fertilization can be a rollercoaster of emotions for many patients. Often times they…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
My fresh embryo transfer was canceled two days before the procedure due to a yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis), and I’m wondering why this infection may have occurred. I haven’t had sexual intercourse or done anything specific that I believe could… — Hannah A.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
In my opinion there is no reason to cancel FET because of a yeast infection. Geoff Sher
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Dear Dr. Sher. I am out of options i feel. Unknown fertility problem, endometriosis. I am now 30 years old. For the last 5 years: 5 IVF/ICSI cycles, 65 mature eggs, 30 fertilized, 0 good blastocyst, only poor quality, nothing… — Maggy M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Embarking on the journey of IVF often raises questions about the likelihood of success and the quality of embryos. While it’s challenging to predict outcomes due to various factors, there’s hope and information to guide you. Firstly, the key to fertilization potential lies in the chromosomal integrity of…
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Dear Dr. Sher, I am 43 years old, and in the last 2 years: 6 cycles, 100 follicles, 90 oocytes collected, 60 oocytes matured, 50 embryos, 10 blastocytes, 1 euploid. One abortion (prior to ivf), two failed transfers (the euploid… — Anne C.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
I think we should talk first before you make that determination definitively. 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 ADDRESSING ADVANCING AGE AND DIMINISHING OVARIAN RESERVE (DOR) IN IVF…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
Hello, I am a 32 y/o in Canada with history of 3 euploid miscarriages. First pregnancy embryo stopped growing 6.5 weeks, second pregnancy was a MMC of a blighted ovum, third pregnancy mono/mono twins resulted from a single embryo, both… — Anastasia S.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Respectfully, your immunologic implantation dysfunction is likely due to an alloimmune cause and if so would require different treatment (see below and read the E-books presented below ). I suggest you call my assistant, Patti Converse and set up an online consultation with me to discuss your case…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
Hi Dr. Sher, You did my egg retrieval 3 years ago, and we welcomed our beautiful daughter 2 years ago. We just did another transfer of 1 pgt embryo for a baby boy, and it failed. We only have 1… — Megan L.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
We should talk. Please call my assistant, Patti (702-533-2691) and set up an online consultation to discuss. Geoff Sher
Embryos & Genetic Testing
Dear Dr Sher, I have listened with interest to your interviews on The Egg Whisperer and I hope you won’t mind my reaching out. I am a 46 year old woman from London, UK. I began IVF treatment with my… — Belle E.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
There is no point in holding on to a "complex aneuploid embryo". You should discard it , in my opinion. There can be a very rapid decline in AFC at your age . This is because of inevitable decline in ovarian reserve and in egg quality. If you…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
I worked with you about 3 years ago. Thank you for helping us to our dream daughter. We are forever grateful. My question is about another embryo I would like to transfer . This is how it’s labeled, 46,XX,del(4)(q22). In… — Haley P.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Wonderful hearing from you...You made my day! I invite you to call 702-533-2691 and ask my assistant, Patti Converse, to set up an online consultation with me to discuss. Geoff Sher PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD!! Herewith are online links to 2 E-books…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
Dear Dr Sher, I have listened with interest to your interviews on The Egg Whisperer and I hope you won’t mind my reaching out. I am a 46 year old woman from London, UK. I began IVF treatment with my… — Belle E.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
If the embryo is aneuploid, there is no merit in keeping it. Frankly, trying with own eggs at 45y with such severely diminished ovarian reserve is ill-advised. You need an egg donor. ADDRESSING ADVANCING AGE AND DIMINISHING OVARIAN RESERVE (DOR) IN IVF Understanding the impact of age and…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
Hello! I wanted to see if your fertility office has a maternal age limit to transfer frozen embryos? I am 49 and have two frozen embryos that were frozen when I was 36. My current fertility clinic will not continue… — Barb J.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Absolutely no such age limit! 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 risky, with…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
I just found out my first FET with a PGT-A tested 6AA embryo is ending in a chemical. I'm 35 with 2 known autoimmune issues (vitiligo and Reynaud's) and a history of RPL (2 miscarriages, at 7 and 8 weeks).… — Jillian B.
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
Good day I am looking for info. I am a 36 year old single female from NY. I would love to adopt a boy embrio, black hair and blue eyes, white. I am not able to have kids of my… — Jorja P.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
I suggest you call Patti Converse (my assistant) and set up an online consultation with me to review your case and make suggestions. Geoff Sher 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…
