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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.

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Embryos & Genetic Testing Aug 7, 2023

Cyst at baseline

Hello Dr, At my baseline scan there was a cyst measured 11mm, i.e. borderline acceptable. Nurses took my blood to check oestradiol level in case Doctor wanted to check it - but the Doctor reported back and said blood test… — Cassidy O.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Especially since you are doing an FET and there has been no impact on your cycle thus far, I would tend to agree with your RE that the 10mm follicle/cyst is probably irrelevant! Good Luck! Geoff Sher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I am attaching online links to two E-books which…
Embryos & Genetic Testing Aug 5, 2023

RIF

Hello, I am a healthy, active 34 year old who has been trying to conceive for 5 years. I’ve had 5 PGT tested embryos transferred with 4 implantation failures and one a very low chemical. One healthy embryo and one… — Devan K.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Indeed, I often deal with cases such as yours. Implantation dysfunction is unfortunately often overlooked as an important cause of IVF failure. In the pursuit of optimizing outcome with IVF, the clinician has a profound responsibility to meticulously assess and address this important issue if IVF success is…
Embryos & Genetic Testing Aug 5, 2023

Repeated Implantation/Loss

Hi There, I had 12 'healthy' embryos from 2 retrevials . NO natural cycles all with. Progesterone, Esradiol, Prednisone, Baby Aspirin Did 3 transfers for these . 1st failed. - did ERA came back normal. 2nd. B.O. - needed two… — Katrina S.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Implantation dysfunction is unfortunately often overlooked as an important cause of IVF failure. In the pursuit of optimizing outcome with IVF, the clinician has a profound responsibility to meticulously assess and address this important issue if IVF success is to be optimized. This is especially relevant in cases…
Embryos & Genetic Testing Aug 5, 2023

Do You Offer Reproductive Immunology As A Separate Specialty/Service?

Hello Dr. Sher, I am a patient working with an IVF Clinic that holds 2 more of my PGT-A Euploid Embryos (using Donor Eggs and my husband's sperm), but we have unfortunately arrived at a crossroads where my smaller clinic… — Deanna T.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Of course we offer the service independent of whether the patient undergoes egg retrieval with us. Geoff Sher In the world of assisted reproduction, when IVF fails repeatedly or without explanation, it's often assumed that poor embryo quality is the main culprit. However, this view oversimplifies the situation.…
Embryos & Genetic Testing Aug 5, 2023

Attrition

We had 20 eggs at Day 3, 10 of which were grade 1 or 2, the rest were grade 3 or 4. By Day 5 we only had 1 blastocyst of 4BB quality. What would cause such a high loss… — Cheryl M.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

One of the commonest questions asked by patients undergoing IVF relates to the likelihood of their eggs fertilizing and the likely “quality of their embryos. This is also one of the most difficult questions to answer. On the one hand many factors that profoundly influence egg quality; such…
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve Aug 1, 2023

IVF own eggs after failed attempt

Hello, I am considering treatment at a new clinic after a disappointing first attempt at IVF. I am 46 years old and tried using my own eggs. From my last blood test some two months ago I had an AMH… — Yasmin V.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

You certainly could try again, but please know that age is a major factor affecting IVF outcome. Women over 44y of age are advised to do egg donation. Age should never be a barrier to hope and fulfillment when it comes to IVF. Many women in their early…
Clinic & Practice Aug 1, 2023

Frozen Transfer

Hello! I am wondering what the process would be to book in for a frozen transfer this coming fall/winter. I currently have embryos stored in New York, Would it be possible to book a call with either Dr. Sher or… — Brittany M.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

It would be our privilege to be of service: See Below! GS 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…
Embryos & Genetic Testing Aug 1, 2023

Embryo Transfer

If two untested embryos are transferred & one is a normal embryo, the other is abnormal - does the abnormal embryo ‘kill off’ or damage the normal embryo? Thanks ;) — Rosie S.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

In my opinion.the concomitant transfer of the abnormal embryo should not prejudice the normal one. 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…
Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve Aug 1, 2023

No blastocysts from 2 ivf cycles.

My husband and I are both 29 years, we’ve been trying to conceive since two years and we’ve started visiting a fertility clinic since 11/2022. We’re both healthy, have no other health issues. Later in March-2023, my AMH fell to… — Kamala K.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

If you've undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF) and didn't achieve a successful pregnancy, you may be wondering why. It's important to know that IVF outcomes can be unpredictable, but there are factors that can affect your chances. Let's explore some common reasons for IVF failure in simpler terms.…
Embryos & Genetic Testing Jul 26, 2023

Receptiva Test

Hi Dr. Sher, I have a question. I am 30 years old. No known medical issues, with unexplained infertility. I did a recent retrieval, and got 5 chromosomally normal embryos. I have transferred 2 now, both failed. The first was… — Rosina H.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Understanding the Power of Receptiva Test The Receptiva Test is often inconclusive but would do no harm. However, 30% of endometriosis is associated with an immunologic implantation dysfunction (IID). If present and there is evidence of increased natural killer cell activity (NKa) and/or antiphospholipid antibodies, this could cause…
Embryos & Genetic Testing Jul 26, 2023

Endometriosis

Hello Dr Im 35yo. Been trying to conceive since 2020. Did 3 IUI in 2022-did not work. Normal hormone levels. Miraculously got pregnant for the first time in Jan 2023 but miscarriage at around 7 weeks reports say likely due… — Pareet A.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

You are correct, the Receptiva test is often inconclusive, but would do no harm. And, unless ultrasound shows endometriotic cysts I would not do a laparoscopy or take Lupron. Rather, I would undergo blood testing for an immunologic implantation dysfunction (IID) specifically looking for antiphospholipid antibodies (APA) and…
Embryos & Genetic Testing Jul 22, 2023

Implantation dysfunction

I saw your interview on THE EGG WISPERER podcast and really appreciated your information and inspiration. We have been trying to conceive for about 6 years now (age 37) with no children, have low AMH (last tested about 18 months… — Ponda C.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

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. IVF success…
Embryos & Genetic Testing Jul 17, 2023

IVF

Hello ! I am 30 years old, I had my first successful embryo transfer three years ago, I have twins. It worked the first time, but this year I have had two failed attempts to transfer frozen embryos. Do you… — Enisa H.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Whenever a patient fails to achieve a viable pregnancy following embryo transfer (ET), the first question asked is why! Was it simply due to, bad luck?, How likely is the failure to recur in future attempts and what can be done differently, to avoid it happening next time?.…
Early Pregnancy & hCG Jul 17, 2023

Ureaplasma

I was tested for ureaplasma a week ago. The results came back positive. If i were to be having implantation bleeding will it effect the embryo? I have an antibiotic(doxycycline) but i cant take that if i am pregnant. What… — Kalyn H.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

__ Ureaplasma urealyticum is a bacterium that belongs to the mycoplasma family. It can be detected in the reproductive tract of as many as 40% of individuals (male and female). Ureaplasma probably does not prevent normal conception in the majority of cases, because by and large, the uterine…
Age & Fertility Jul 14, 2023

IVF

I am 42 years old and had 1 failed IVF. I had 15 follicles, 11 retrieved, 6 became embryos but all 6 had chromosome abnormalities.. Is it worth doing IVF again — Tasneem K.

Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

Yes, provided that an optimal protocol is used for ovarian stimulation. Understanding the impact of age and ovarian reserve on the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is crucial when it comes to reproductive health. This article aims to simplify and clarify these concepts, emphasizing their significance in…

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