by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
A hydatidiform molar pregnancy happens when tissue that normally forms the placenta instead becomes a growth, that triggers symptoms of pregnancy. A hydatidiform mole is a benign tumor of the root system (trophoblast) of the embryo which under normal conditions...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jul 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
Today, in first world environments where there is ready access to advanced medical technology, many women undergo ultrasound diagnosis of pregnancy as early as 5-6 weeks after their last menstrual period. As a result, multiple pregnancies are often recognized very...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jul 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Older women, and those who have diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) with resistance to ovarian stimulation (“poor responders” are often labeled as being producers of “poor quality” eggs and embryos, and advised to seek IVF with egg donation. In fact, in my opinion...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jun 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
While most IVF pregnancies will progress normally and without any increased risk to mother or baby, there is little doubt that women who conceive in this manner as well as their babies are potentially at increased risk. In fact, women who give birth after IVF...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jun 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
For more than three decades, about 70% of the patients that I have performed IVF on, have journeyed to see me from out state or out of country. Over the years, I have been repeatedly asked how, given the distance separates us from our patients, we are able to provide...
