In order for any organism to attain an optimal state of maturation (ripening) it must first undergo full growth and development. A fruit plucked from a tree before having developed fully or a poorly developed fruit might still ripen (mature) … Read more
Dr. Sher Blog
Official Blog of Dr. Geoffrey Sher
IVF: The Economic Realities
Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards were responsible for the birth of the world’s 1st IVF baby, Louise Brown, in 1978. Since then about 4 million babies have been born worldwide, and the number is growing fast. The introduction of … Read more
Selective Banking of Genetically Tested Donor Eggs
As a woman ages beyond 30 years, the quality of her eggs starts to decline progressively and with it also her fertility potential. By age 40 she is about half as likely to conceive and by her mid forties she … Read more
Egg Freezing and Banking: What are the Merits? (Case Report)
Hi Dr Sher,
I am considering pursuing egg freezing in a few months. I had an initial consult with and RE in which my numbers were as follows:
Age: 34 years, 8 months
Day 3 FSH: 8.1MIU/ml
Day 3 AMH: … Read more
Embryo Banking/Stockpiling: Slows the “Biological Clock” and offers a Selective Alternative to IVF-Egg Donation
An ever increasing number of American women first seek IVF treatment in their late 30’s or early 40’s.This trend is in large part due to the fact that more and more women are choosing to defer childbearing until they have … Read more
Endometriosis and Infertility
Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when the uterine lining (endometrium) grows not only in the interior of the uterus but in other areas, such as the Fallopian tubes, ovaries and the bowel. Endometriosis is a complex condition where, the … Read more
Immunologic Implantation Dysfunction (IID) & Infertility (IID) & Infertility: PART 3-Treatment
In the United States, effective treatment of NK/CTL activation associated with either alloimmune or autoimmune implantation dysfunction requires the administration of primarily Intralipid (IL). Such treatment is much more likely to be successful in the case of` autoimmune implantation dysfunction … Read more
Immunologic Implantation Dysfunction (IID) & Infertility (IID): PART 2-Making a Diagnosis
Currently there are fewer than a dozen immunology reference laboratories in the U.S that are capable of analyzing the required elements with a sufficient degree of sensitivity and specificity as to be reliable in my opinion. These elements include measuring … Read more
IVF-Gestational Surrogacy: An Overview
IVF surrogacy involves the transfer of one or more embryos into the uterus of a surrogate, who provides a host womb and carries the baby to term, but does not contribute genetically to the baby. Typically, the intended mother provides … Read more
Launching Ovarian Stimulation with a BCP: How Does it Affect Response?
One often hears the expressed opinion that the BCP suppresses response to ovarian stimulation. This is not the case, provided that the BCP is overlapped with administration of an agonist (e.g. Lupron, Buserelin, Superfact) for several days leading up to … Read more
Recent Posts
- Case Report: The Diagnosis of “Unexplained” Recurrent IVF-Failure is Sometimes a Cop-out
- Case Report: IVF in a 32y old with Premature-Menopause Following Cancer Chemotherapy.
- Case Report: Intractable Damage to the Uterine Lining (Asherman Syndrome ) causing Failed Implantation
Selecting the Ideal Protocol for Controlled Ovarian Stimulation!- Case Report: Endometrios Causing IVF Failures due to Embryo Implantation Dysfunction (IID)
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