Dr. Jordan was very blunt (which I like) and honest about what to expect and what was possible. She was always encouraging, even when we had setbacks...willing to spend as much time needed to answer all of your questions...was always honest with us and not just out to get money. Example: I thought about genetically testing our embryos which is super expensive. However, Dr. Jordan said based on my age & my own genetic testing, it was not necessary and saved us that money...
[Augusta University Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates] Great clinic! Easy to work with and everyone is friendly. It was difficult to get my initial appointment set up. I went to my first consult and then it took 4 months for them to call me back and set up my first appointment for my first round of IUI. My biggest recommendation is not to wait for them to call you, be proactive!....
How was your experience with Larisa Gavrilova-Jordan at Augusta University Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates?
Dr. Jordan was very blunt (which I like) and honest about what to expect and what was possible. She was always encouraging, even when we had setbacks. For example, we were planning to complete a fresh embryo transfer. However, my lining was not thick enough, so we had to change direction to a frozen embryo transfer. Dr. Jordan explained thoroughly why we need to change the plan and what the next steps would be. Also, she was always honest with us and not just out to get money. Example: I thought about genetically testing our embryos which is super expensive. However, Dr. Jordan said based on my age & my own genetic testing, it was not necessary and saved us that money.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Larisa Gavrilova-Jordan at Augusta University Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates?
Ask questions!! Dr. Jordan is willing to spend as much time needed to answer all of your questions. Also, be up front with what you want to know. I am the type of person that needs to know every step and the research behind why we are doing each step. Dr. Jordan was always happy to accommodate me and explain the studies behind the decisions.
Describe the protocols Larisa Gavrilova-Jordan used in your cycles at Augusta University Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates and their degree of success.
For our IVF retrieval we were on the following medications:
Lupron 20 IU--twice per day
Follistim 225 IU--once per day
Menopur 75 IU--once per day
Letrozole 5mg--once per day (starting 4 days prior to retrieval)
From baseline to retrieval was 18 days due to lining readiness.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Augusta University Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates. (Assigned nurse: Stacy)
Dr. Jordan's IVF coordinator was excellent. She was quick to respond to calls and emails. She also was quick to call with any test results.
Before we began IVF, we did 4 rounds of IUI with Dr. Jordan and I was not as impressed by the other nurses during this process. When we first started with the clinic there was a total lack of communication. At one point, I had to drive 2 hours to the clinic to find out when to do my first trigger shot because I could not get the nurses to call me back with an answer. After this there were several staff changes and I never had this issue again. But I did want to mention it. However, I never had any communication issues during IVF or with Stacy.
Describe your experience with Augusta University Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates.
Great clinic! Easy to work with and everyone is friendly. It was difficult to get my initial appointment set up. I went to my first consult and then it took 4 months for them to call me back and set up my first appointment for my first round of IUI. My biggest recommendation is not to wait for them to call you, be proactive!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Larisa Gavrilova-Jordan at Augusta University Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates.
IUI's cost around $1200 per cycle.
IVF costs: $3900 Dr. Jordan; $4500 Lab; $6000 meds
Describe Larisa Gavrilova-Jordan's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Augusta University Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates.
I really wanted to transfer 2 embryos, but, due to my age, Dr. Jordan would only transfer 1 embryo. She did explain clearly the rationale behind transferring only 1 embryo and that we would most likely have a better outcome with only 1 embryo.
What specific things went wrong at Augusta University Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates?
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Augusta University Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates.
During my first cycle of IUI, the clinic did not call and let me know when to take my trigger shot. I called and left multiple messages and never received a call back. I finally had to drive 2 hours to the clinic to find out when to take the trigger shot. I will say that this only happened 1 time. Shortly after this incident, there were staff changes and I never had another communication issue.
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Larisa Gavrilova-Jordan
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Augusta University Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates
Augusta
