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  • Dear Patients,

    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. Immunology & Implantation

    Miscarriages

    Hello! I am writing to you about my current pregnancy… I have a chronic spontaneous allergy, and since several bumps appeared on my body, my hCG is no longer increasing as it should (21.02-5300/24.02-7800/26.02-8030)… I have two miscarriages, I know… — Patricia C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please read the article below. Thereupon, if you wish to have an online consultation with me to discuss you case in detail, please contact my assistant, Patti Converse (concierge@sherivf.com) and she will set this up. Geoffrey Sher MD UNDERSTANDING RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS ( RPL): CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS. When…

  2. M

    Espema — Werks D.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please post your question in English! Geoff Sher

  3. Male Infertility

    Semen

    DFI Score guides ART method selection in=998 cyrles — Abdirahman A.

    Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered

    Thank you! Geoff Sher

  4. Third-Party Reproduction

    Masculino

    Qué es lo que se requiere para poder donar — Gustavo M.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please repost in English! Geoff Sher

  5. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    RPL

    I am a 42 year old women undergoing IVF treatment. I had a very successful egg retrieval (13 fertilized eggs, 9 blastocyst, after PGT-A testing: 3 euploid embryos and 1 low mosaic). We transfered our 3rd euploid embryo 2 weeks… — Lindsey M.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    At 42y, IUI is definitely not the answer..please read below and thereupon (if so inclined) contact my assistant, Patti Converse (concierge@sherivf.com) and have her set up an online consultation with me. IMPLANTATION DYSFUNCTION Implantation dysfunction is often overlooked as a significant reason for IVF failure. This is especially…

  6. Male Infertility

    Hombre

    Notengo — David P.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please post i English!

  7. Immunology & Implantation

    IVF and high TPO antibodies

    Hi Dr. Geoffrey Sher, I have a question regarding IVF. I have high TPO ( 4,843)but my TSH and t4,t3 are at normal level. Should I start IVF procedure ( my AMH is 0.053)and I am 39. Your advice will… — Olga M.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Between 2% and 5% of women of the childbearing age have reduced thyroid hormone activity (hypothyroidism). Women with hypothyroidism often manifest with reproductive failure i.e. infertility, unexplained (often repeated) IVF failure, or recurrent pregnancy loss. The condition is 5-10 times more common in women than in men. In…

  8. Otro

    Quiermasinformacion — Jeimy C.

    Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered

    Please repost in English

  9. Sr

    Es algo serio — Gabriel C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please post in English! Geoff Sher

  10. Clinic & Practice

    IVF Record

    Hi, I was born at your clinic, and I am reaching out to request any records regarding my biological mother. I also have a twin sister. Please let me know what information you require from me to assist in this… — Remzi H.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I am no longer at the clinic where you were conceived. If you send me details of where and when you were conceived, I will do my best to provide you with more specific information. Good luck! Geoff Sher

  11. Male Infertility

    Hombre

    Vivo en Kentucky — Lázaro D.

    Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered

    Please re-post 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) ; https://sherfertilitysolutions.com/sher-fertility-solutions-ebook.pdf Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Unexplained IVF…

  13. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Article; IVF: FACTORS AFFECTING EGG/EMBRYO “COMPETENCY” DURING CONTROLLED OVARIAN STIMULATION (COS)

    Quick question- sperm and egg cells, don' t they contain 23 chromosomes only as they are germ cells (Haploid cells) , and not 2x 23 as mentioned in this article? — Theivanya U.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Both sperm and eggs start off with 46 chromosomes. Then during meiosis (reproductive maturational division, the divide their chromosomes in half to 23 (the haploid number). The fusion of the sperm and the egg thereupon reconstitutes the chromosomes in the embryo to 46(the diploid number). Geoff Sher Herewith…

  14. Uterine & Endometrial Health

    Toxic Uterine Environment

    I have had two failed FET 2nd FET protocol (estradiol, PIO, Aspirin , dexamethasone). I've had Hyseroscopy where polyps and scar tissue were removed. Now I'm being told that due to my endometriosis, now Adenomyosis is suspected but I will… — Tamieka G.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Respectfully. Nothing you are telling me add up. Read the article below and then call my assistant Patti and set up an online consultation with ne to discuss your case in detail and to set up a strategic approach. IMPLANTATION DYSFUNCTION Implantation dysfunction is often overlooked as a…

  15. Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve

    Cyst at baseline for FET

    Hi Dr. Sher, a resolving functional hemorrhagic cyst was found during ultrasound for my modified natural (Letrazole assisted) FET. I had delayed ovulation and they performed an ultrasound and found the cyst. On Friday, ultrasound showed cyst was 36 mm,… — Peg T.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Very respectfully, I would not enter an FET until the cyst is gone and you have had at least one interim natural cycle. I would also strongly recommend a medicated FET. FROZEN EMBRYO TRANSFER : ONE PREFERRED APPROACH AT SFS. Two decades ago, when women went through IVF…

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