Meet Dr. Geoffrey Sher Supporting Your Journey Dr. Geoffrey Sher Associate Medical Director Over the last 40 years, Dr. Sher has helped fashion the entire field of ART. After training under “The Fathers of IVF” Dr. Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards, Dr. Sher established the first private IVF program in the United States in 1982. […]
Meet Our Fertility Specialistsin New York, NY Starting a family can be a very exciting time in your life but taking the first steps can be stressful. Finding the right team of doctors to help you navigate the ever-changing world of fertility can be challenging. Fortunately, the doctors and staff at Sher Fertility Solutions (SFS)
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Preimplantation Genetic Screening/Testing for Aneuploidy Genetic testing in IVF, specifically Preimplantation Genetic Screening/testing for Aneuploidy (PGS/PGT-A), is a crucial process. It involves examining the chromosomes in embryo cells to determine their viability. Euploid embryos, with 46 intact chromosomes, have a high chance of leading to a successful pregnancy, even in older women. On the other
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Infertility affects 10%-15% of couples who are unable to conceive. In some cases, the cause of infertility cannot be determined using conventional diagnostic methods, leading to a diagnosis of “unexplained infertility.” However, it is important to note that in most cases labeled as “unexplained infertility,” a more thorough evaluation could have revealed an underlying cause.
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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 within the first 10 weeks (first trimester). Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) refers to two or more
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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. Egg donation is a form of assisted reproductive technology (ART) involving a third party.
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Endometriosis is a condition where the lining of the uterus grows in other places besides its usual spot inside the uterus. It can affect the Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and bowel and on rare occasions can even disseminate beyond the pelvis and abdominal cavity. While it may seem like a physical barrier to fertility is the
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The first time I have ever learned about Immunologic Implantation Dysfunction was from Dr. Sher. I appreciate that he shares his information and and research so generously with everyone. I also appreciate his forward, no nonsense way of communicating. After consulting with Dr. Sher, I became pregnant following his protocol. Dr. Sher does great work
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This article and interview originally aired on The Egg Whisperer Show with Dr. Aimee, and can be seen here: https://draimee.org/treating-endometriosis-related-infertility-with-guest-dr-geoffrey-sher You can also see the Apple Podcast at The Egg Whisperer Show: Treating Endometriosis Related Infertility with guest Dr. Geoffrey Sher on Apple Podcasts You can also watch the video on our SFS YouTube Channel
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Dear Dr. Sher, I’ve been following your comments for years. Thanks for the info. on 2 shots of Ovidrel. I’m interested in what you say here about Hoshimoto’s and what you call “Immunologic Implantation Dysfunction.” You mention that 50% of women (with or without Hoshimoto’s/full-blown hypothyroidism) will have this IDD due to the thyroid anti-bodies.
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