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Ovarian Stimulation & OHSS Jan 11, 2025

Egg Retrieval Process

How many eggs can be retrieved during the egg retrieval/ egg freezing process? How many tend to remain viable (% wise)? How long can the eggs be frozen for and does the egg viability decline after a certain time frame? — Xxxxxx

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

This all varies depending on age, ovarian reserve and the cause of an underlying infertility issue. Below find information on egg Banking:. Feel free to call my assistant, Patti and set up an online consultation with me. EGG BANKING: “The bottom line is that because of the traumatic…
IVF Failure & Pregnancy Loss Jan 11, 2025

Reoccurring-Implantation Failure

Dear Dr. Sher, My husband and I are trying to get pregnant for a while. The last test that they performed was taking a tissue sample from my uterus, and the results showed periglandular clusters in NK cells (CD138). My… — Silvia H.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

IMPLANTATION DYSFUNCTION Implantation dysfunction is often overlooked as a significant reason for IVF failure. This is especially true when IVF failure is unexplained, or when there are recurring pregnancy losses or underlying issues with the uterus, such as endo-uterine surface lesions, thin uterine lining (endometrium), or immunological factors.…
Cost & Insurance Jan 11, 2025

Quiero otro

Quiero saber el precio para serlo y quiero ir a un lugar serca donde you vivo un officina clinica — Maria D.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Please 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…
Third-Party Reproduction Jan 11, 2025

Donación de ovuloss

Quisiera saber si soy apta para la donación de óvulos — Leydi M.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

__Please 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…
Uterine & Endometrial Health Jan 11, 2025

Asynchronous endometrium with glandular-mucosal-hypotrophy

Dear Dr. Sher, I have a complicated medical history but I will try to keep it as short as possible. I am 35 years old and exactly a year ago I have undergone 3 ovarian stimulations that resulted in 6… — Constantina A.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Dear Constantina, It certainly sounds as if you have a probably implantation dysfunction + diminished ovarian reserve. It is not possible to cover this large and complex issue here. We need to talk. I suggest that you contact my assistant, "Patti" sat concierge@sherivf.com and set up an online…
Hormones & Ovulation Jan 11, 2025

possible pcos

Hi I am a 20 years old female. 5'7 roughly 150-160 pounds A year ago i was experiencing a bunch of symptoms that led me to get a check up. My symptoms were - excessive hair growth especially on my… — Zipporah T.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

This indeed sounds like PCOS. I suggest that you contact my assistant, Patti at concierge@sherivf.com to set up an online consultation with me. Navigating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Understanding, Hope, and Treatment Understanding the intricate interplay of hormones and the impact on egg development empowers us to create personalized…
Male Infertility Jan 11, 2025

Sperme

C'est combien — Ange E.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

_Please re-post in English 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 Failure: The…
Immunology & Implantation Jan 11, 2025

Probable cause of Infetility Immune Related

Good day Dr Sher I hope you are well. My name is Candice Castle, I am a functional health practitioner and you assisted me years ago with what medication to import into South africa so that I could have a… — Candice C.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Dear Candice, Thank you for your kind sentiments. It is a pleasure and privilege to be of service. It certainly sounds as if your patient likely has an implantation dysfunction. Please advise her to read the information below carefully and to access the e-book attachments below for more…
Embryos & Genetic Testing Jan 11, 2025

Recurrent pregancy loss and ivf failures cause

I had 3 natural pregnancies that ended up in miscarriages and 3 embryos pgt tested implanted that failed. I want to know the cause — Joyce M.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

UNDERSTANDING RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS ( RPL): CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS. When it comes to reproduction, humans face challenges compared to other mammals. A significant number of fertilized eggs in humans do not result in live births, with up to 75% failing to develop, and around 30% of pregnancies ending…
Fertility Preservation Jan 11, 2025

Egg Freezing – Breast Cancer

Hi, this is just to any doctors available. I have cancer and my Oncologist referred me to this clinic and I was interested in a consultation, as soon as possible according to my Oncologist. I am 36 and I want… — Dahlia M.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

So sorry for the delay but our website went down. Please contact my assistant, Patti (concierge@sherIVF.com and set up on online consultation with me to discuss. EGG BANKING: “The bottom line is that because of the traumatic effect of freezing on egg viability and “competency” the statistical chance…
Third-Party Reproduction Jan 11, 2025

Infertility-help

I need more information about egg donors. — Khadija N.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

IVF WITH EGG DONATION: A REVIEW Introduction: Egg donation is when a woman donates her eggs for assisted reproduction or research purposes. In assisted reproduction, it usually involves using IVF technology, where the eggs are fertilized in a lab. Unfertilized eggs can also be frozen for future use.…
Immunology & Implantation Jan 11, 2025

Any Correlation between elevated NK cells and MCAS diagnosis?

Hi Dr Sher, Thanks to you, I have an amazing 5 year old daughter named Amelia, from your last batch of IVF protocols in Las Vegas. Shes doing wonderful and really is our miracle baby. While undergoing treatment with you,… — Hilary U.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

I wish I had an answer for you on this issue...but although I suspect there could be a link to autoimmune, IID , there is no data to support this.. There is however unlikely to be a link with alloimmune IID (DQ alpha/HLA matching/NKa+). Thanks for the kind…
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve Jan 11, 2025

Dor Diagnosis

I’ve been diagnosed with Dor. First antagonist cycle only ended up with 4 follicles on trigger day after 10days of stimming. However, e2 never got above 380 and seemed to have dipped on trigger day to 373. Clinic still proceeded… — Avie H.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

There is a great deal to discuss! I suggest that you contact my assistant, Patti (concierge@sherIVF.com ) and set up a time to discuss online. ADDRESSING ADVANCING AGE AND DIMINISHING OVARIAN RESERVE (DOR) IN IVF Understanding the impact of age and ovarian reserve on the success of in…
Third-Party Reproduction Jan 11, 2025

Upper-age limit

Hello, I'm 53, would you consider donor egg IVF? — Sarah K.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Absolutely. This is your only option...in my opinion. Geoff Sher. IVF WITH EGG DONATION: A REVIEW Introduction: Egg donation is when a woman donates her eggs for assisted reproduction or research purposes. In assisted reproduction, it usually involves using IVF technology, where the eggs are fertilized in a…
Uterine & Endometrial Health Jan 11, 2025

Breastfeeding-FET

Dear Dr Sher, Your work has shaped my IVF journey and I want to give great thanks for your generosity in the information you have offered in interviews and YouTube videos. Thanks to you my dream has come true. Mh… — Catherine S.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Yes! I am afraid so because it can increase prolactin which can impact implantation. I would suggest waiting at least 2 cycles after stopping BF before engaging again with FET. By the way, thank you for your kind sentiments. Geoff Sher Herewith are online links to 2 E-books…

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