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    I created this forum to welcome any questions you have on the topic of infertility, IVF, conception, testing, evaluation, or any related topics. I do my best to answer all questions in less than 24 hours. I know your question is important and, in many cases, I will answer within just a few hours. Thank you for taking the time to trust me with your concern.

    – Geoffrey Sher, MD

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  1. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    422,000 mIU/ml at 6weeks pregnancy

    My wife had a test two weeks a go at 4th week, the result read 33,896 miu/mi. Fast forward 2weeks and it is standing at 423,909 miu/mi. SIhould we be worried? — Ejiofor B.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Not in my opinion! Geoff Sher

  2. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    422,000 mIU/ml at 6weeks pregnancy

    My wife had a test two weeks a go at 4th week, the result read 33,896 miu/mi. Fast forward 2weeks and it is standing at 423,909 miu/mi. Should we be worried? — Ejiofor I.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I think it is OK. However, she should have a confrontational US. Good look! Geoff Sher

  3. Cost & Insurance

    Family balancing

    I want baby boy through IVF ...how much it cost — Rupali V.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please call our office in New York for details. Ask for Jessica Ortiz. THE ROLE OF GENDER SELECTION: THE PRO’S & CON’S Geoffrey Sher Couples have for centuries sought to influence the gender of their offspring. More than seven centuries ago the ancient Chinese developed a birth calendar…

  4. Hormones & Ovulation

    Low Testosterone

    Wondering what your thoughts are on lower testosterone but very high sperm count? My husband has 150 million motile sperm count but his testosterone is only 8.77 (and the lab values like to see at least 9.9). His morphology is… — Maya J.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I am not at all concerned about your husband's sperm quality. The lowish testosterone is another issue altogether. I would caution against him taking testosterone supplements as this would likely worsen his sperm parameters. Geoff Sher

  5. Clinic & Practice

    Transferring embryos from another clinic?

    Dr. Drew - we have been working with another clinic and are pretty upset with them - we have 6 embryos and just found out the lab - Igenmonix - destroyed all samples. Our friend is a patient of yours.… — Tanya G.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    You have posted on my board. I suggest you re-post on that of Dr Tortoriello! Geoff Sher

  6. Hormones & Ovulation

    Conception

    My boyfriend and I have been trying to get pregnant for about 9 months, unprotected intercourse, I have been tracking my ovulation and “highest days to get pregnant” and it’s been very difficult for us. We are both 27years old-… — Kãlah S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    You need to give it more time. If no pregnancy in 6 months from now, then you can start the evaluation process! Geoff Sher

  7. Male Infertility

    Semen Analysis

    Hi Dr. My husband just received his semen analysis results. His count is 331 million with 82% motility. Which is still very good, leaving us in the mid 200 million range. I am confused and very concerned about his morphology… — Samantha T.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    In my opinion, your husband's semen analysis is quite adequate. Geoff Sher

  8. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    IVF transfer failure

    Hi! I would like to book a consultation and consider next steps. I did two precision IVF and the transfer failed. Genetically normal embryos. I’m trying to figure out if seeing a RI would be worth it. I’m open to… — Gloria K.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    When women with infertility due to endometriosis seek treatment, they are all too often advised to first try ovarian stimulation (ovulation Induction) with intrauterine insemination (IUI) ………as if to say that this would be just as likely to result in a baby as would in vitro fertilization (IVF).…

  9. Third-Party Reproduction

    Hi

    Hi at what age can a daughter donate eggs to mothers based on your website I see you did this once thanks — Jan R.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I have done this > once. The daughter needs to be >18y and preferably over 21y. Geoff Sher

  10. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Pregnancy test

    I have done my blood test i want to ask from u that can u plz confirm my hcg level 113 477,0 please tell me i am waiting for my test positive — Azhar K.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    This is strongly positive! Geoff Sher

  11. Uterine & Endometrial Health

    ERA for Natural FET Cycle

    Is an ERA necessary for a natural FET cycle? — Helen D.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    The blastocyst and the endometrium are in a constant state of cross-talk. In order for successful implantation to take place, the blastocyst must be at the appropriate stage of development, and needs to signal a well synchronized endometrium to ‘accept it”. This dialogue between embryo and endometrium involves…

  12. Hormones & Ovulation

    Carrier Requirements

    Hello! I was wondering what requirements you have for the surrogates that your patients might work with if they choose the gestational surrogacy route. Is there an age limit or BMI limit? Would a surrogate who had diet-controlled gestational diabetes… — Jessi W.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Of course all the factors you mention and many more are part of the screening process. Also, I advocate that you meet with the surrogate. IVF surrogacy involves the transfer of one or more embryos into the uterus of a surrogate, who provides a host womb and carries…

  13. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    FET protocol

    Just wondering if you see any pitfalls in doing a simple oestrogen/progesterone protocol. I asked about adding in prednisolone, as a precaution. But the clinic is not keen using steroid medications- such as prednisolone, in patients who do not necessarily… — Cassidy C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Perhaps we should talk! 702-533-2691

  14. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    mosaic embryo

    Good afternoon dear doctor! I am 42 years old, after 8 hormonal stimulations, I have a single mosaic embryo. Blastocyst 7 days. I need to decide an important question whether to transfer it or not. Embryo seq(3)x1~2,(6)x1~2. Mosaic monosomy of… — Olga M.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I would not advise using this embryo! Human embryo development occurs through a process that encompasses reprogramming, sequential cleavage divisions and mitotic chromosome segregation and embryonic genome activation. Chromosomal abnormalities may arise during germ cell and/or preimplantation embryo development and represents a major cause of early pregnancy loss.…

  15. Infertility Basics

    fluconazole safety

    Hello Dr Sher! I've taken this drug to treat thrush, 150mg. I'm getting my period is 8 days and am planning to start FET protocol - but I've since read that it's not a safe drug to take when trying… — Cassidy C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    THERE WOULD IN MY OPINION BE NO PROBLEM!

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