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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. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Suspected pregnancy

    First day of Last period was on 9/2/2023..B.HCG today was 577micro IU/ml.. Is that normal... — Smr Q.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Repeat the test bin 2 days. It should double! Geoff Sher 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…

  2. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    HCG levels

    Hello, I just found out I am pregnant and I am worried about my hcg levels. The first day of my last period was 21.2., but I usually have an early ovulation. Right now my hcg levels are 133.7, and… — Anja S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I do not see this as a problem ! God luck! Geoff Sher

  3. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Vanishing twin from single embryo transfer – risks/prognosis?

    Hello Dr. Sher, We transferred a single 5-day blastocyst January 30th. Our first hcg level was 1005 miu/ml at 14 days post-transfer, and 2nd hcg was 2200 miu/ml at 16 days. Two fetuses were present when we went in for… — Ian M.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    In my opinion, the chance that the 2nd twin will be OK, is good! G-d bless and good luck! Geoff Sher

  4. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Hcg levels

    My hcg level went from 1058 to 3857 in 48 hours. Is that normal. Should I be worried about a molar pregnancy or Down syndrome? — JoAnn D.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I doubt this is a "molar' pregnancy but it could be a "multiple gestation". 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…

  5. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Pregnant

    Can I drink pregomega plus along with clean and baby aspirin 17 weeks pregnant — Shoneez V.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Yes you can! Geoff sher

  6. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Hcg level

    Hello, My Hcg level on 25 January was 811 and now my Hcg level on 20 February is 14,328. I haven't had my first prenatal visit yet, but according to my app I'm supposed to be around 10 weeks pregnant.… — Briyah B.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    My bet is that this is normal! Geoff Sher 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…

  7. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Beta HCG

    Hi I did FET on December 30 2022 after 12 days post transfer Beta is 150. Is my pregnancy viable? — Rene S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    You need to repeat the hCG in 2 days. If it doubles or better, it is likely a viable implantation. Good luck! Geoff Sher

  8. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Beta hcg

    My beta hcg is 5000 and it’s around 6th week I got my scan on 27th of dec in the scan it was showing 4 weeks Its 11 jan today and my beta hcg levels are 5311.13 The beta hcg… — Maria S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    My hunch is that all will turn out fine!. Wait 10 days and repeat the US. Good luck! Geoff Sher

  9. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    HCG report

    My HCG Level 852 mlu/ml at 4 week from my marriage am i Pregnant — Reta M.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    It certainly appears likely...provided the levels keep rising by doubling in 2 days! Good luck! Geoff Sher 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…

  10. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    hcg

    5.8 hcg is it pregnant? how many weeks — Feabe G.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    That is a low level. You need to Repeat the hCG test in 48h of the last one, to see if it at least doubles as it should do! Good luck! Geoff Sher

  11. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Enquiry

    17790mIU/mL in HCG blood test means pregnancy positive or negative — Devika N.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    POSITIVE!!

  12. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Bhcg

    656 IU/L is good at 4 week 2 days?? — Janbat U.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Very good. Repeat it in 2 days to see if it (at least) doubles...as it should!

  13. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Recurrent early pregnancy loss

    Dear Dr Sher, My husband and I (both 35) have a severe male factor as well as lean PCOS. Despite this we had great fertilization and blastocysts rates in our IVF-ICSI with beautiful AA and BB embryos. Meanwhile we had… — Katrina S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    When it comes to reproduction, humans are the poorest performers of all mammals. In fact we are so inefficient that up to 75% of fertilized eggs do not produce live births, and up to 30% of pregnancies end up being lost within 10 weeks of conception (in the…

  14. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    Hcg levels

    Is it normal for you hcg levels to go from 780 to 5,900 in 5 days? I go to my first ob appointment the 4th... im just curious about it because this will be my first kid... — Larissa B.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    It is actually quite encouraging! Good Luck! Geoff Sher

  15. Early Pregnancy & hCG

    IVF

    I am pregnant ! Thanks alot Dr Sher for answering my questions and relieving my anxiety . — Monica L.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Good luck and G-d bless! Geoff Sher

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