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Early Pregnancy & hCG

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Early Pregnancy & hCG Dec 9, 2023

Bleeding as soon as I fall pregnant

Medication plan help: I am currently going through IVF. I have one PGT-tested embryo. My last two pregnancies, as soon as I fell pregnant, I experienced severe bleeding. First pregnancy - natural conception - bleeding started on day 33 and… — Abs G.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Protocols differ from clinic tom clinic. While interesting, the information provided here is not comprehensive enough for me to provide an adequate opinion. I suggest you call my assistaznt, patti Converse at 702-533-2691 and set up an online consultation with me to discuss. Good luck! Geoff Sher PLEASE…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Dec 9, 2023

No quedo embarazada

Quiero salir embarazada — Aamy 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: 1. From In Vitro Fertilization to Family: A Journey with Sher…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Nov 22, 2023

Consulta urgente

Buenas.. Un gusto saludarlo doctor. Disculpe que me haya tomado el atrevimiento en escribirle . Quería consultarle un tema, me realizaron una ecografia transvaginal donde me detectaron una posible hidrosalping en la trompa derecha . Luego me mandaron realizar cultivos… — Lorena L.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Please re-post this 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…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Nov 6, 2023

Hcg levels

I don't seem to understand these hcg levels. I did a blood test the first time and it showed that my hcg levels were on 6105 and I am 5 weeks pregnant. I did a test again a week after… — Nomonde M.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Ideally the level should have increased. Repeat the hCG again. Geoff Sher TIMING AND INTERPRETATION OF hCG BLOOD PREGNANCY TESTS Geoffrey Sher MD 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…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Oct 26, 2023

5w 4d ivf

Hello, I am not one of your patients however I have been having issues with my current fertility clinic and I was just wondering Is how often an hcg should be pulled? .. .and is a patient Notify you that… — Sarah J.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

You need to repeat the hCG blood test to see whether the levels are dropping. But, sadly, this sounds like a very early pregnancy loss to me. Going through IVF is a major investment, emotionally, physically, and financially, for every patient or couple. One of the most crucial…
Age & Fertility Oct 16, 2023

Hola

Buenos días Doctor yo quería saber si yo con ya casi 50 años podría salir embarazada me encantaría poder tener otro bebé yo tengo ya dosu Geoff Sher — Elvis H.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

__Please redraft your question in English! 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 Vitro Fertilization to Family: A Journey with Sher Fertility Solutions (SFS) ; http://sherfertilitysolutions.com/sher-fertility-solutions-ebook.pdf Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Oct 9, 2023

Viable?

I had my first beta draw at 12 DPO (October 2) and it was 85. I had my second draw (October 5) and it was 315. What are the chances of this being a viable pregnancy? My doubling time according… — Lindsay B.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Likely to be viable! Congratulations _GS 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) ; http://sherfertilitysolutions.com/sher-fertility-solutions-ebook.pdf Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Unexplained IVF…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Oct 9, 2023

Regarding pregnancy

Hi my beta hcg report value is 819mlu/ml ..means I'm 100% pergenant or not — Revathi A.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

It depends on whether the level is doubling every 2 days or not TIMING AND INTERPRETATION OF hCG BLOOD PREGNANCY TESTS Geoffrey Sher MD Going through IVF is a major investment, emotionally, physically, and financially, for every patient or couple. One of the most crucial moments is receiving…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Sep 28, 2023

HCG Levels

On 9/22 I had an HCG test done and my numbers were 8,221.0 and then I got my HCG test done again on 9/27 and the numbers were 11,225.0. Are the numbers rising at a good pace? — Madyson R.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

At this stage of pregnancy, the levels do not rise as fast as earlier on. I think this is perfectly acceptable.../However an US done in 1-2 weeks should be definitive! Good luck! Geoff Sher TIMING AND INTERPRETATION OF hCG BLOOD PREGNANCY TESTS Geoffrey Sher MD Going through IVF…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Sep 26, 2023

LMWH injection

Dear dr. Sher! I have a question about Clexane. I'm 17 weeks pregnant, I've been injecting 0.4 clexane since the beginning, I started at about 67 kg and gained about 3 kg so far. I am on immune therapy due… — Timi G.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

In my opinion, in the absence oft certain thrombophilias, or a history of thromboembolism, heparin therapy for suspected immunologic implantation dysfunction (IID) s rarely required beyond the 10th week. In the world of assisted reproduction, when IVF fails repeatedly or without explanation, it's often assumed that poor embryo…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Sep 26, 2023

Cómo puedo conseguir quedar embarazada

Cómo puedo lograr quedarme embarazada — Eleuteria E.

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…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Sep 23, 2023

Pregnancy

Recently I have found out that I'm pregnant. My hcg level was 702 5 days ago. And It is 872 today. Is it normal or is baby developing too slowly. — Maria T.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

This is a very attenuated rise. Sadly , it looks as if this pregnancy will likely not be viable. So sorry, TIMING AND INTERPRETATION OF hCG BLOOD PREGNANCY TESTS Geoffrey Sher MD Going through IVF is a major investment, emotionally, physically, and financially, for every patient or couple.…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Sep 20, 2023

HCG Slowing

Hi doctor Sher! I used to go to your clinic when I lived in NYC, but now I'm living in the UK and the early obstetric care on the NHS is pretty limited and I have no one to ask… — Amanda C.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

It is NOT abnormal for the rise in hCG to slow down after several weeks into pregnancy! Good luck! TIMING AND INTERPRETATION OF hCG BLOOD PREGNANCY TESTS Geoffrey Sher MD Going through IVF is a major investment, emotionally, physically, and financially, for every patient or couple. One of…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Sep 17, 2023

Hcg levels

My first levels were 509 and the 48 hr window only went up to 592. What does that mean ? — Jessica C.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Sadly, this does not look good. Repeat the beta hCG test in 2 days to see if it doubles. 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…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Sep 15, 2023

hcg and progesterone halved value in 2 days

On 12 dpt, hcg level was in 300 and Progesterone was in 90s.. 2 days later, HCG level halved and so did progesterone... I know I have to wait for next lab.. I'm scared... would I be losing this? — N B.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Sadly, this does not look good! Sorry Geoff Sher

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