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1. Nosh on May 9, 2018 at 12:03 pm

   Hi, I had my beta hcg yesterday (17 days post blastocyst transfer) and the level was 235. Is this good?

   • Dr. Geoffrey Sher on May 9, 2018 at 4:57 pm

     That is low and probably not a good sign but you should repeat the beta in 48h to see if it doubles.

     Good luck!

     Geoff Sher

2. Mel on May 9, 2018 at 10:59 am

   Hello Dr Sher,

   Is there anything wrong with stopping Dexamethasone 0.75mg “cold turkey” with a negative beta?

   • Dr. Geoffrey Sher on May 9, 2018 at 4:58 pm

     Yes! You need to tail it down over a period of 10-14 days.

     Geoff Sher

3. Cedricka on May 8, 2018 at 10:12 pm

   Hello I went to hospital yesterday I was having back pain and lower stomach cramps no bleeding or spotting how ever my beta hcg level they told me was 209 but I want to know if it’s bad I don’t know how far alone I could be I didn’t keep up with my cycle like I use to so help

   • Dr. Geoffrey Sher on May 8, 2018 at 10:20 pm

     I wish I could advise but there is not enough information here to do so!

     Geoff Sher

4. Cassie on May 8, 2018 at 8:40 pm

   Hi Dr. Sher I’m thinking of doing ngs but in your opinion what is better
   .ngs day 3
   .ngs day 5
   Thanks for all your help

   • Dr. Geoffrey Sher on May 8, 2018 at 10:19 pm

     Day-5/6 (blastocyst biopsy)

     Geoff Sher

5. sharon on May 8, 2018 at 12:46 pm

   Who can you recommend in NYC for ethanol sclerotherapy of ovarian endometriomas? Thank you!

   • Dr. Geoffrey Sher on May 8, 2018 at 6:14 pm

     Not ethanol…tetracycline! Contact Dr Drew Tortorielo at SIRM-NY (Cnr 37th and 5th avenue.

     Geoff Sher