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Third-Party Reproduction
Clínicas para un asesoramiento — Luisa L.
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…
Fertility Preservation
I have been prepping for an IVF cycle for the past few months after undergoing an ovarian rejuvenation procedure. After my blood work last week. My doctor said I had ovulated and ready to start birth control pills. My concern… — Lucie A.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Our cut-off for IVF using own eggs is 47Y. Sorry! 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…
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Hi Dr, thanks for your article on empty follicles. I have DOR, and had two retrievals in 2021 and 2023 which yielded zero eggs (out of 3-4 follicle ). My protocol were different each time but both at least included… — Halima I.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
It is too complex to respond to here. I suggest you call my assistant Patti at 702-533-2691 and set up an online consultation with me to discuss. Geoff Sher
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
dear Dr.Sher , please help me with your advice. i admire you and i am so sad that here in Serbia we don’t have more fertility options. 39yo ,DOR , fsh 30 , Amh 0,375 4 IVF 1st and 4.… — Ana T.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Thank you for your kind words 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…
Immunology & Implantation
Hi there, I have high TPO antibodies (around 300) and now about to embark on our IVF journey in a few weeks. It seems that I have POI and I'm 27 years old. I am currently on 100mg of Levothyroxine… — Georgina H.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Between 2% and 5% of women in their childbearing years deal with hypothyroidism, a condition that affects women more than men. This issue with the thyroid often leads to difficulties in getting pregnant or maintaining a pregnancy. Hypothyroidism in women often happens because the immune system attacks the…
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Hello. I had an egg retrieval last week - 75 eggs collected, 1/2 normal insemination and 1/2 ICSI. 0 eggs fertilized with normal insemination. In the ICSI group (38 eggs) - 25 mature, 12 fertilized, 1 graded 3BB blast at… — Nkoli A.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
I suspect it has to do with the ovarian stimulation protocol rather than an inherent egg quality deficit. Geoff Sher Empowering Choices: Embryo Banking vs. Egg Banking for Fertility Preservation" Geoffrey Sher MD It's crucial for women to make informed decisions about preserving their fertility. Delaying trying to…
Hormones & Ovulation
I am 37, have low egg count and poor egg quality in the last 3 egg retreivals. There is mild adenomyosis and possible endometrioma on my scans. I don’t have any known autoimmune conditions. My fertility specialist feels I might… — Michaela T.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
It should not cause weight gain. 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
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
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…
Immunology & Implantation
Hello there, and thank you for your generosity with responses and for publishing so many valuable resources! After RPL and testing high for immunoglobulin E, my IVF clinic is suggesting we enlist prednisone and lovenox as a means to prevent… — Sl T.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
I was one of the pioneers into the field of ART-related reproductive immunology. Feel free to call my assistant, Patti Conve3rse (702-533-2691 to set up a consultation with me at your convenience. A RATIONAL BASIS FOR MANAGEMENT OF IMMUNOLOGIC CAUSES OF EMBRYO IMPLANTATION DYSFUNCTION Geoffrey Sher MD In…
Age & Fertility
I am 42 old woman, planning for IVF in next few months. What supplements, dosage and duration would you recommend for me? Thank you — Pema L.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
The Role of Nutritional Supplements in Preparing for IVF Geoffrey Sher MD It is important to nurture and take care of yourself mentally and physically when preparing and going through your IVF journey. This starts with trying to have a positive attitude about what you are about to…
Male Infertility
Hello, My wife and I are about to undergo an egg donor cycle for IVF. Im 40 years old, healthy weight, non-smoker, and have undergone a semen analysis and all the parameters are normal (75x10^6 concentration, 62% motile, 6% normal… — Mark S.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Since you have no fertility issues and your sperm parameters are normal, provided proper protocol was followed, your back-up specimen should be fine for fertilization in-vitro. Good luck! Geoff Sher Herewith are online links to 2 E-books recently co-authored with my partner at SFS-NY (Drew Tortoriello MD)....... for…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
Hi Dr you come so highly recommended. Would you transfer an embro with 35% mosaicism on chromosome 18? My current gyanae thinks it'll correct itself in the womb. Thank you — Neelam R.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
No doubt a tough call....I would transfer BUT would do an early CVS or amniocentesis to make certain that the baby was OK...leaving open the option to terminate, if not so! Good luck and G-d bless! Geoff Sher Herewith are online links to 2 E-books recently co-authored with…
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve
Hello. My husband and I are trying for our first. I am 44. My AMH was assessed 8 months ago and was .09. At the time my FSH was 14. I took a urine sample this cycle and it is… — Sara E.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
IVF at 44y, even with normal ovarian reserve (AMH) is a long shot. See below. Sorry! Geoff Sher ADDRESSING ADVANCING AGE AND DIMINISHING OVARIAN RESERVE (DOR) IN IVF Geoffrey Sher MD Understanding the impact of age and ovarian reserve on the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is…
Dear Doctor, I am not sure who I should contact but I used to love going on your social media pages as they were both insightful and encouraging. Some days the posts were very medical and some days the post… — Mary G.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Thank you for your feed-back. You make a valid criticism and I will try to do better going forward! Perhaps if I post a photograph of myself, it will make you laugh!! Geoff Sher PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD!! Herewith are online links…
