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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. Male Infertility

    Sr

    Paradonaciondesemen — Luis G.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    _I would not simply proceed because central to your success is probably the selection of a strategic protocol for Ovarian stimulation. 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…

  2. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    RIF

    We have had 1 successful implantation which ended in a miscarriage at 8 weeks. 1 chemical pregnancy and 4 failed implantation - 3 of which were with euploid embryos. Husband has poor SA (varicocele) and I have been diagnosed with… — Z M.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Respectfully, Elevated DFI does not negatively affect implantation. What you are experiencing is likely an implantation dysfunction which could be "immunologic" in origin and linked to endometriosis....see below. I suggest you contact my assistant, Patti Converse (concierge@sherivf.com and ask her to set up with an online consultation with…

  3. Hormones & Ovulation

    suppressedLH

    To start the IVF cycle,myclinic putme birth control.lowered LH almost undetectable. is this oversuppression?do you expect LH go up with start of menopur? we are doing a5 day washout period after stopping the birth control. — Carmela R.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    When I prescribe the BCP it is for at least 10 days. Thereupon I overlap with Lupron to promote antral follicle growth through exposure to early Lupron-induced FSH. If you do not overlap with such a GnRH-agonist, the woman's ovaries will often be suppressed. Feel free to reach…

  4. 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…

  5. M

    Espema — Werks D.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please post your question in English! Geoff Sher

  6. Male Infertility

    Semen

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

    Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered

    Thank you! Geoff Sher

  7. 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

  8. 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…

  9. Male Infertility

    Hombre

    Notengo — David P.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please post i English!

  10. 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…

  11. Otro

    Quiermasinformacion — Jeimy C.

    Dr. Drew Tortoriello answered

    Please repost in English

  12. Sr

    Es algo serio — Gabriel C.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please post in English! Geoff Sher

  13. 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

  14. 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…

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