by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jun 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
Two main factors determine the quality of a woman’s eggs at ovulation or egg retrieval. First is her age and second is the protocol used for ovarian stimulation. With the possible the exception of cases where there is severe sperm dysfunction, it is the chromosomal...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jun 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) belongs to the Herpes group and, like Herpes, can remain dormant in the body for long periods of time (even for life). CMV infection is very common, such that by age 40Y >50% of adults will bear evidence of previous infection (i.e. test IgG +…see...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jun 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Clomiphene citrate (Clomid) is by far the most commonly used fertility drug in the world. Used in the right circumstances and with appropriate application, it can be and is effective in assisting conception. Ideally the use of clomiphene use should be confined to...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jun 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
Vaginal bleeding occurs in about 25% of all pregnancies. When it happens, it almost invariably raises the concern of pregnancy loss (miscarriage). Bleeding can also be a sign of a tubal (ectopic) pregnancy, and in cases where the distended Fallopian tube ruptures it...
by Dr. Geoffrey Sher | Jun 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
After 1 year of unsuccessfully trying to have a baby, it is time to have a basic infertility evaluation. And the urgency increases the older the woman is.A: Preparatory Tests done on the woman:Tests for Ovarian Reserve: On the third day of spontaneous or progesterone...
