What is the optimal womb lining? Do EMMA / ALICE tests improve implantation rates? How can you improve your womb lining? Watch as Dr. Tortoriello from Sher Fertility Solutions answers your burning questions.
What is a good AMH level for IVF? A doctor’s Q&A
AMH (anti-müllerian hormone) can be a helpful indicator of how many eggs you have in reserve, in your ovaries. It’s easy to obsess over levels (guilty here!) so we asked Dr Drew V. Tortoriello, Medical Director at Sher Fertility Solutions clinic, NYC, for the 101.
Testing after IVF transfer? What a medical director wants you to know
For anyone undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and who has completed the embryo transfer, pregnancy testing is the all-important step to determine whether the treatment was successful. This is a crucial moment in the process and, inevitably, a nerve-wracking time for individuals or couples looking to start a family. Sher Fertility Solutions is here to guide you through every step of the process as a leading authority in the field of assisted reproductive technology.
Staying sane during IVF – a doctor’s top 3 tips
We know (too well) the careful dance of stress and resilience involved, when heading into an IVF cycle. Whether this is your very first round, or you’ve been here before, shifting perspective and working on your mind-body connection can really help, as you approach your treatment kick-off. But can anything really make it easier? Sher [...]
Immunotherapy, infertility & treatment options for IID
Treatment for immunologic implantation dysfunction (IID) is on the pioneering edge of fertility care. Long-misunderstood and shunned by the medical community, it’s at the heart of many, many successful pregnancies following recurrent miscarriage. So how do immunotherapy, infertility and IID all link together? In part three of our miniseries with Dr. Sher and the Sher [...]
Embryo implantation dysfunction – an MD’s deep-dive 101
Sadly, IVF can fail for many reasons. And it’s not all about embryo quality, or incompetency. Did you know that in about 20% of cases, a failed round is due to implantation dysfunction? The Sher Fertility Solutions (SFS) team have pioneered this area of assisted reproduction study for over three decades. And with Dr. Sher [...]
I Need to Have IVF – Should I be Scared? A Fertility Specialist Explains
Embarking on a fertility treatment path can be nerve-wracking and, for some, it might be a daunting or scary prospect. But it doesn't have to be. By reading this article, you're already doing what you need to do to help you mentally prepare for IVF: researching what to expect from fertility treatment. While it's essential [...]
