Ask Our Doctors – Archive
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Dear Dr. Sher, I am 34 years old and trying to conceive for last 2 years with one failed IUI. My HSG report says ‘The uterus is anteverted, normal in shape and size. No abnormal filling defect or adhesion is noted.’ and there are no abnormalities found in ovaries/uterus during ultrasound. Would you recommend laproscopy and hysteroscopy in my case? Thanks a lot!
I personally would not necessarily do the laparoscopy or hysteroscopy if you are <40y, have have normal ovarian reserve and there is no significant male factor. Instead would do a hysterosonogram to check the regularity of the uterine cavity and if still unsuccessful, would do IVF.
Geoff Sher
Geoff Sher
Should I be concerned about my RE’s plan to delay my FET transfer day by 1-2 weeks because he’s out of town? Should I ask that his partner do it?
Background:
I’ve been building my lining for 21 days already. On CD 16, my RE said that my lining was ready, but that we’d to delay progesterone by ~1.5 weeks, so that we can transfer once he’s back in the office. Note: I have Asherman’s & have only recently been cleared to conceive, so there’s some chance that my lining will get slightly better?? But I’m concerned that if could get worse if I wait until CD 34 to transfer, as planned. I could ask that his partner to do it, but the partner may be less familiar with my case. Many Thanks!!
(00ps, didn’t mean to post my full name if it’s possible to redact it?)
In my opinion, it would be far better not to delay unnecessarily if all else is progressing normally. Why take the risk?
Geoff Sher
Dr Sher Would you recommend taking acyclovir 400 twice daily to suppress the virus during this cycle? Many thanks
You can use it …in my opinion, but not after stimulation begins.
Geoff Sher
Thank you for replying Dr Sher, would you take preventative medical to stop another outbreak during this current cycle?
Thank you
Hi Dr. Sher, I am 44 and recently underwent a donor egg cycle where we transferred 1- 5day blast rated 3AA. They used ICSI, assisted hatching, and embryo glue. The evening of 14dp5dt my hcg was 4635! That seems very high even pretending it was closer to 15dp5dt. My home satellite clinic didn’t seem concerned and my donor clinic hasn’t gotten back to me with feedback on that number. I am concerned it seems high especially with a SET. I previously had a high-ish hcg of 3900 at 16dp5dt with my own eggs and had a blighted ovum at 8wk ultrasound. They don’t do repeat betas or ultrasounds before 8wks so I’m destined to have a painfully slowly remaining 2.5 wks trying to stay away from the underbelly of the Internet :o) Does that number concern you and should I be trying to advocate for earlier follow up in your opinion? Thank you in advance.
It is possible that the embryo split in two. Have an US in 1 week!
Geoff Sher