Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Recurrent Pregnancy LossRecurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) is defined as more than 3 consecutive first trimester losses or miscarriages. The incidence is approximately 2% of reproductive aged women. There...
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Male InfertilityMale factor problems as a contributing cause of infertility are very common. Male infertility is reported as a factor in 30-50% of infertility cases. In fact, many fertility specialists...
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What Will My First Infertility Consultation Be Like?When I walk out to the waiting room to call upon my patient for their appointment, I can always pick out the “first timers”. They are generally a...
View ArticleWhat Happens If My IVF Cycle Fails
What Happens If My IVF Cycle FailsNo one likes to consider the possibility of an IVF cycle not resulting in pregnancy. The reality is, however, that at least 30-40% of the time, it will not. After the...
View ArticleWhen Should a Woman Seek Fertility Help
When Should a Woman Seek Fertility Help When should a woman seek fertility help is a common question and concern for patients of Sher New Jersey, as well as most women who have not yet had children......
View ArticleWhat to Expect at Your First Fertility Doctor Visit
What to Expect at Your First Fertility Doctor Visit Cary L. Dicken, MD Sher Fertility New York Visiting a fertility specialist (also known as a Reproductive Endocrinologist or RE) for the first time...
View ArticleGender Selection – Is It Possible With IUI?
Gender Selection – Is It Possible With IUI? Dr. Albert Peters, D.O. Medical Director (SIRM) Sher Fertility Clinic – New Jersey & Lehigh Valley, PA In short, the most reliable means to conceive a...
View ArticlePolycystic Ovary Syndrome – Diagnosis and Treatment
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – Diagnosis and Treatment I am frequently asked, “Do I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)”? Often, PCOS is not a simple diagnosis. PCOS is a constellation of symptoms,...
View ArticleHow Important is a Semen Analysis?
How Important is a Semen Analysis? I see many patients for infertility who have had extensive evaluations done on the female partner, but for some reason, the male partner is neglected. There are...
View ArticleAcupuncture in the Treatment of Infertility
Acupuncture in the Treatment of Infertility Albert Peters, D.O. Acupuncture for Fertility Treatment Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat infertility. There are a multitude of...
View Article6 Common Questions from My Fertility Patients
6 Common Questions from My Fertility Patients The following are some of the most common questions that I hear from patients that I consult with. I have given simple responses to each one, but clearly,...
View ArticleHow Should We Prepare for Fertility Treatment?
How Should We Prepare for Fertility Treatment? Albert Peters, D.O. I typically don’t get to see patients for fertility treatment until they have been attempting conception for greater than one year —...
View ArticleNutrition and Fertility – How to Optimize Success
Nutrition and Fertility – How to Optimize Success After more than 25 years of medical practice, I have learned that one of the most profound things that impacts our health is our diets. Nutrition...
View ArticleReasons Why IVF Can Fail
Reasons Why IVF Can Fail Albert Peters, D.O. There are many reasons why IVF can fail. Each patient/couple must be assessed individually to determine this. Much work has gone into getting a couple to...
View ArticleMy IVF Cycle Failed…Now What?
My IVF Cycle Failed…Now What? Failing an IVF cycle is a very frustrating and emotional event for both the patient and her care providers. The patient has a large investment into the cycle, including...
View ArticleWhat Can I Do To Give Myself The Best Chance At A Successful IVF?
What Can I Do To Give Myself The Best Chance At A Successful IVF? IVF, like any other medical or surgical procedures is best done when the health of the patient is maximized. When you know that you...
View ArticleWhat Are the Steps I Need to Take to Do IVF at Your Clinic
What Are the Steps I Need to Take to Do IVF at Your Clinic Doing IVF at Sher Fertility is very easy. Some Sher Fertility centers will even do initial consults by phone or Skype for people who live far...
View ArticleRecurrent Miscarriage
Recurrent Miscarriage Recurrent Miscarriage an Immunologic Link Recently, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder, along with his wife, Priscilla Chan, publically shared their story regarding their personal...
View Article8 Questions To Ask Your Fertility Specialist
8 Questions To Ask Your Fertility Specialist Over my many years of clinic practice, I have paid attention to the questions that patients ask. Some I have remembered as very pertinent, and have I have...
View ArticleThe HSG Test: What You Need to Know
The HSG Test: What You Need to Know If you’ve been trying to conceive on your own with no luck, you may have heard about a procedure called HSG or Hysterosalpingogram. One of the first steps in...
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