Third-Party Reproduction
Donación de ovulos
Cómo hago para donar ovulos
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Please post in English! Geoff Sher
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Third-Party Reproduction
Eggs v. Donor Egg
At what age is it unethical to do IVF and do you check ovarian reserves before you make that choice. — Priscilla W.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Over 43y of age, egg donation is advisable because with advancing age, egg quality declines starting at 35 y and really accelerating after 40Y. At a younger age, egg donation should also be seriously contemplated in women who have VERY depleted ovarian reserve (AMH=,0.2ng/ml). Egg donation is when…
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Clinic & Practice
Donor embryo transfer
Hi Dr. Sher, My husband and I struggled with infertility and failed with IVF. Now we are pursuing embryo donation and we were matched with a couple whose embryos are stored at your clinic. We live in Rochester, NY and… — Mayumi K.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Absolutely, we often do this. It would probably take no more than 4-5 visits at our center over a 10 day period of time. all the time! More and more American women are exploring IVF treatments in their late 30s and in their 40s. This trend often stems…
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Third-Party Reproduction
Invitro
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…
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Third-Party Reproduction
Donación de Ovulos
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…
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Third-Party Reproduction
Failed DE Treatment
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…
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Third-Party Reproduction
Donar ovulo
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…
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Third-Party Reproduction
Hello
Dear Dr. T, When is one directed towards the surrogacy option? Thank you. — Y M.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
IVF surrogacy involves the transfer of one or more embryos into the uterus of a surrogate, who provides a host womb and carries the baby to term, but does not contribute genetically to the baby. Typically, the intended mother provides the eggs and her partner (the intended father)…
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IVF Failure & Pregnancy Loss
3 Failed FET’s using normal donor eggs
Hi, I just had my 3rd failed FET. 1st one was negative, second one we got pregnant but resulted in a chemical (pregnant for 5 days, we used Letrozole), 3rd one completly negative. I am very confused and loosing hope.… — Erin C.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
__ If you've undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF) and didn't achieve a successful pregnancy, you may be wondering why. It's important to know that IVF outcomes can be unpredictable, but there are factors that can affect your chances. Let's explore some common reasons for IVF failure in simpler…
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Embryos & Genetic Testing
Slow Freeze Donated Embryos
Hi Dr Sher, My husband and I are using donated embryos from a clinic program after 8 rounds of failed IVF due to low AMH 0.19 & diminished ovarian reserve. I have endometriomas in my ovaries and am now 44… — Naz C.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
It is important to understand that endometriosis can be associated with an autoimmune, immunologic implantation dysfunction in about 30% of cases (regardless of its severity). This should, in my opinion, be thoroughly evaluated before transferring any more of these embryos! In the world of assisted reproduction, when IVF…
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Third-Party Reproduction
Odds of healthy pregnancy with younger gestational carrier
Hello. Me and my husband are researching for family planning and when googling your website really stood out with sound and solid information. I have a question which I havent bern able to find a conducive answer for. Im 41… — Azadeh B.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
It is the age of the egg provider that is more important (see below) Geoff Sher 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…
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Third-Party Reproduction
Thin endometrium 3 years after successful egg donor pregnancy
I had my first egg donor transfer at 43 years old and it was successful. Had a c-section with no complications. Now I am 47 years old and wanted to try once more. This time I have had 4 transfer… — Alicia C.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
It is possible that with established menopause, the chronically low estradiol has suppressed endometrial estrogen receptors, rendering the lining refractory to short-term estrogen stimulation. In my opinion you s might try a few months of cyclical estrogen/progesterone therapy to try and prime the endometrium (reawaken estrogen receptor response).…
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Immunology & Implantation
2 failures with Donor Eggs
Hi Dr. Sher, I’m writing you at a complete loss and low point in my treatment. I am 34. My husband is 41. We started to try to conceive when I was age 31 and within 3 months, I became… — Alyssa J.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
There is very likely to be an implantation dysfunction. We should talk. I suggest you call my assistant, Patti Converse (702-533-02691 and set up an online consultation with me. Implantation dysfunction is unfortunately often overlooked as an important cause of IVF failure. In the pursuit of optimizing outcome…
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Immunology & Implantation
High NK Cells & using donor egg
Hello Dr Sher, I have elevated NK cells and even after completing a full immune protocol (ivig, intrallipids) my NK cells went from 15.6 down to 14.9. My husband and I have a full DQ alpha match and no matter… — Melissa K.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
In my opinion...you would face the same issues . It is not recommended! This is about your genotype and that of the sperm that fertilized the egg. It is not about egg and sperm. Read the additional information below! Geoff Sher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I am attaching online links…
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Third-Party Reproduction
Possible IVF egg donor and success for patients who have Adenomyosis and Endometriosis
Hi We are based in the UK and want to know your live birth success rates for patients using egg donor, with a diagnosis of Adenomyosis and Endometriosis. I am also age 47 yrs and understand that there are risks… — Fiona F.
Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered
Adenomyosis-Related Infertility: A Therapeutic Challenge! Geoffrey Sher MD Adenomyosis is a condition where endometrial glands develop outside the uterine lining (endometrium), within the muscular wall of the uterus (myometrium). Definitive diagnosis of adenomyosis is difficult to make. The condition should be suspected when a premenopausal woman (usually>25 years…