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Third-Party Reproduction
Puede mi hermana donarme huevos — Heidy V.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please 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…
Fertility Preservation
I am currently on my second egg freezing cycle (35 years old). In my first cycle I had 11 follicles with 8 eggs frozen. I just began my second cycle 6 days ago and there is now a dominant follicle… — Courtney L.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
It may have to do with a need to adjust your protocol for ovarian stimulation. Geoffrey Sher More About Dominant Follicle The journey of in vitro fertilization can be a rollercoaster of emotions for many patients. Often times they have to face the harsh reality that the number…
Ovarian Stimulation & OHSS
Hi, am currently going through an IVF process and I have been taking my injection since the 8th and it'll continue till next month but I realized this morning that I forgot to do my injection yesterday and also forgot… — Blessing A.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Without knowing your case and your diagnosis, I cannot respond authoritatively. You will need to talk to your treating doctor.. 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…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
I want to knw why my embryos failed to grow at the 1st attempt of ivf ...and is the any hope or solution for me if go for the 2nd attempt — Onkarabetse R.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
We should talk! 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 Failure: The Immunologic…
Immunology & Implantation
Hello! I'm so grateful to come across this generous offering to answer questions :) I am 36 years old and currently 5W, 2D (gestational sac measures 5W, 5D). Natural pregnancy, B-HCG numbers strongly doubling. I have an RE in Chicago… — Tara S.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Ideally treatment for NKa+ should commence >10days prior to embryo transfer and be combined with a steroid (prednisone or dexamethasone). Starting this late might not work! I was the first to recommend IVIG for NKa+ and it works well but it is a blood product, it is very…
Uterine & Endometrial Health
Please, can Viagra help grow my uterine lining,i did Hysteroscopy 4 months ago and my doctor just prescribed Viagra to help my womb before Embryo transfer. Thank you. — Okeoma N.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
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 when the uterine lining measured less than 8mm in thickness by the day of…
Embryos & Genetic Testing
I read through your website in your opinion of how many embryos to transfer. Would your recommendation change in the case of multiple failed euploid transfers in someone under 35? I have done all of the recommended testing and have… — Tasha T.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
If multiple euploid embryo transfers have failed, you likely have an implantation dysfunction and it wont matter whether you transfer 1 or 2 embryos...outcome would be the same. What is needed is ti identify and address the cause of the implantation failure (see below). IVF FAILURE WITH “NORMAL”…
Third-Party Reproduction
Deseo soñar ovulos — Mishel H.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please re-post in English! Geoffrey 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…
Third-Party Reproduction
Hi Dr. Sher, In 2019 I moved to DE at the age of 43 in Greece. I became pregnant on my first transfer and delivered my son in 2020. Since then I have been trying for a sibling with no… — Jaime K.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
We really need to discuss this one-on-one. I suggest you contact my assistant, Patti at 702-533-2691 and set up an online consultation with me. 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…
Uterine & Endometrial Health
atiI took an extra progestrone shot (1 ml) in the morning 4 days prior to my scheduled FET. I'm supposed to take in the evening (yesterday was my first day on progesterone injections and the clinic had me take one… — Mary M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
I wish I could help but you need to discuss this directly with your treating doctor! Sorry! Geoff Sher
Age & Fertility
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…
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…
