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...
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...
