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2019 - 2020, Unsuccessful
Dr. Lovely is wonderful...he is so patient and takes the time to explain procedures in a way that didn't leave us feeling patronized. I was able to email her and she always patiently responded...It doesn't matter if you know nothing about fertility or you are an expert, she will meet you on your level
I had many interactions with nursing staff [at Northern California Fertility Medical Center] and all but one was kind and compassionate. NCFMC runs like a well oiled machine. I was nervous at first about falling through the crack or mistakes, but I never had one...taught me how to mix medication and administer injections. Occasionally the phone lines would be quite busy but the receptionists were always professional when they answered the phone. I was always seen quickly and efficiently
How was your experience with Laurie Lovely at Northern California Fertility Medical Center?
Dr. Lovely is wonderful. She has the best bedside manner of any doctor I've worked with. She is so patient and takes the time to explain procedures in a way that didn't leave us feeling patronized. I was able to email her and she always patiently responded to my neurotic questions.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Laurie Lovely at Northern California Fertility Medical Center?
Dr. Lovely is wonderful. It doesn't matter if you know nothing about fertility or you are an expert, she will meet you on your level.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Laurie Lovely at Northern California Fertility Medical Center?
I felt like a human because a nurse contacted at each step to explain what would come next. I was contacted following blood work and the staff was compassionate with bad news. The clinic allowed me to complete my cycle that was in process in spite of Covid.
Describe the protocols Laurie Lovely used in your cycles at Northern California Fertility Medical Center and their degree of success.
I did 3 rounds of Clomid. Each round was accompanied with estrogen 2mg to build up the uterine lining and improve cervical mucous. A trigger shot of 5000mg of HCG ensured ovulation. 2500mg of HCG followed 2 days after ovulation and 4 days after ovulation. At the same time I utilized progesterone/estrogen suppositories. The first cycle was with 100mg of Clomid and produced 1 egg. The second cycle was with 150mg of Clomid and produced 1 egg. My third cycle was with 150mg of Clomid and produced 2 eggs. The last cycle ended with a chemical pregnancy.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Northern California Fertility Medical Center.
I had many interactions with nursing staff and all but one was kind and compassionate. NCFMC runs like a well oiled machine. I was nervous at first about falling through the crack or mistakes, but I never had one.
Describe your experience with Northern California Fertility Medical Center.
NCFMC runs like a well oiled machine. After each visit my checklist was updated. Nurses took the time to answer my questions. They taught me how to mix medication and administer injections. Occasionally the phone lines would be quite busy but the receptionists were always professional when they answered the phone. I was always seen quickly and efficiently.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Laurie Lovely at Northern California Fertility Medical Center.
The diagnostics were largely covered by insurance. All told for 3 cycles of medication and monitoring was $1800. Office visits/ultrasounds were $350.
What specific things went wrong at Northern California Fertility Medical Center?
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Northern California Fertility Medical Center.
I worked with a single nurse who was rather rude and condescending. During the two previous cycles I was allowed to preschedule my ovulation ultrasound due to my chaotic schedule. However, this particular nurse would not causing me to juggle my schedule at the last minute. Furthermore, when everyone says to have intercourse every 48 hours she informed us to have sex every 36 hours among other misinformation. Fortunately this was my third cycle and I knew what to do. This was the cycle that ended with a chemical pregnancy, the only cycle to produce any positive results.