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Early Pregnancy & hCG Sep 10, 2023

Progesterone dropped at 6-7 weeks while on pessaries

Hi Dr Sher, Im currently 7 weeks pregnant and beta hcg was last measured at 6+5 weeks and was 35000. However, my progesterone has dropped from a high of 73nmol (about 22ng) to 50nmol (around 16ng). This drop has come… — Dani C.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

I really do not believe this will be an issue. A P4 of 16ng/ml at this stage is still adequate. Good luck! 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…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Sep 9, 2023

Beta

Hi Dr. Sher, I had my beta yesterday at 9dp5dt and it came back at 328. Does a higher baseline hcg level impact the likihood of a successful ongoing pregnancy? I ask because I tested today with a pregnancy test… — Chevon P.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Measuring and interpreting Blood hCG to Assess Pregnancy Viability Following ART Treatments. Geoffrey Sher MD I know of no medical announcement associated with the degree of emotional anticipation and anguish as that associated with a pending diagnosis/confirmation of pregnancy following infertility treatment. In fact, hardly a day goes…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Sep 4, 2023

Failed euploid transfer

Dear dr Sher, Thank you so much giving me the option to ask you a question! I’m very curious about what your differential diagnosis/following steps would be. I’m 34 years old and we have been dealing with unexplained infertility for… — Eline L.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

In my opinion, this sounds very much like an implantation dysfunction. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> IVF FAILURE WITH “NORMAL” EMBRYOS: EXAMINING AND ADDRESSING ANATOMICAL AND IMMUNOLOGIC CAUSES. Geoffrey Sher MD Implantation dysfunction is often overlooked as a significant reason for IVF failure. This is especially true when IVF failure is unexplained,…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Aug 17, 2023

Hcg levels

Hi Dr. Sher, I had a dating ultrasound last week on Tuesday and was measuring 5 w and 5 d and they did an hcg test with and my levels were 52819 H. Yesterday I had another ultrasound and measuring… — Debbie R.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

In my opinion there is reason for optimism! I know of no medical announcement associated with the degree of emotional anticipation and anguish as that associated with a pending diagnosis/confirmation of pregnancy following infertility treatment. In fact, hardly a day goes by where I am not confronted by…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Aug 11, 2023

hcg numbers

hello, i am very concerned about my heavy bleeding despite being pregnant. my hcg numbers went from 624 to 737 in 5 days. is this normal — Ruth J.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Sadly, this suggests that the pregnancy is non-viable. 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…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Aug 1, 2023

Ivf

Is it normal to have bleeding during IVF stimulation — Akanksha M.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

In the very early stage of stimulation, it could simply be a result of the period that launched the cycle. However, if it occurs several days into stimulation...that is NOT normal. Geoff Sher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I am attaching online links to two E-books which I recently co-authored with…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Aug 1, 2023

Pregnancy

My HCG level is 1.600.Is it negativd — Rupali S.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Ye! This is a negative result! GS
Early Pregnancy & hCG Aug 1, 2023

Hcg report

My HCG level is 1.600.Is it Negative — Rupali S.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Yes! I am afraid this is a negative result! GS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I am attaching online links to two E-books which I 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 Fertility Solutions…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Jul 26, 2023

Pregnancy not detect on UPT… Hcg level’s

My wife pregnancy not detecting on upt test.. — Aajay K.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Do a quantitative blood hCG test. 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 test for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy. It's a big deal! The days…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Jul 26, 2023

Beta hCG Quant test

It was witten on my test 62619.0 H^1*1 I wanted to know what does it mean. — Asma A.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

It is a high level but significance depends on when in pregnancy it was taken. An ultrasound done now should rule out a molar pregnancy (which I doubt is the case). Geoff Sher
Early Pregnancy & hCG Jul 22, 2023

Pregnancy

My beta HCG level is 72743UI/l what does it mean — Alina M.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

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 test for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy. It's a big deal! The days after the embryo transfer, waiting for…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Jul 22, 2023

Buserlin Injection

Hi doctor. I was injected with buserlin injection at 12th say of my period. I was going for follicular monitoring. Now after around 7 days I am feeling periods cramps which is very early from my periods date. Am I… — Vandana K.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

This is not likely to be a pregnancy. However, to be certain...do a blood pregnancy test. 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…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Jul 20, 2023

Hcg levels

I am about 3 weeks pregnant and my first HCG level on 7/18/23 were 650.64 and today 7/20/23 were 227.04. I have had no bleeding at all and im just wondering if these levels are okay or if it could… — Samantha S.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

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 test for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy. It's a big deal! The days after the embryo transfer, waiting for…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Jul 17, 2023

Ureaplasma

I was tested for ureaplasma a week ago. The results came back positive. If i were to be having implantation bleeding will it effect the embryo? I have an antibiotic(doxycycline) but i cant take that if i am pregnant. What… — Kalyn H.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

__ Ureaplasma urealyticum is a bacterium that belongs to the mycoplasma family. It can be detected in the reproductive tract of as many as 40% of individuals (male and female). Ureaplasma probably does not prevent normal conception in the majority of cases, because by and large, the uterine…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Jul 10, 2023

Beta hcg values

Hi My Bhcg on first blood test is 1377 and after two days it's 3599. It's my 4th week is it normal? Please help — Blessy J.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Normal! 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 test for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy. It's a big deal! The days after the embryo transfer, waiting…

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