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2020, Unknown Success
Dr. Eapen was very thorough and kind. I felt that he made time to answer my questions and explain things honestly, but in a sensitive way. He has a gentle demeanor that I found comforting...Dr. Eapen (and the U of Iowa in general) will only transfer one if genetic testing has been done. If genetic testing is not done, they will transfer two...
They [U of Iowa Center for Advanced Reproductive Care] are organized, clean and timely in responding to questions and emails. Several options are given when it's time to purchase IVF drugs, I would suggest NOT using Avella as they nearly cost me my cycle. Fortunately the pharmacist at the U of I worked with me and saved the day; helping me to find the drugs I needed near me...I think the package we purchased was $13,200; which included local ultrasounds/bloodwork, retrieval and transfer. However, we paid more for PGT-A testing, fertility medications, and initial appointment/tests. I believe the total ended up being closer to $22,000 for a full IVF cycle.
How was your experience with Abey Eapen at U of Iowa Center for Advanced Reproductive Care?
At the U of I I saw whichever doctor was working that day, however saw Dr. Eapen the most frequently. He also performed my egg retrieval. His predictions regarding the number of eggs/fertilization rate/number of normal embryos were a bit lower than what occurred, which was a pleasant surprise. I appreciated his realistic approach, all while being patient and treating me with kindness and answering any questions I had.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Abey Eapen at U of Iowa Center for Advanced Reproductive Care?
Be prepared with a list of your questions, and know he will provide you with informed answers/opinions, but you can ultimately decide various things yourself. I was on the fence about doing PGT-A testing, and although he felt I should do it, and explained why, he left it up to me and was still very kind. If you want a compassionate, intelligent, RE, I recommend him.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Abey Eapen at U of Iowa Center for Advanced Reproductive Care?
Dr. Eapen was very thorough and kind. I felt that he made time to answer my questions and explain things honestly, but in a sensitive way. He has a gentle demeanor that I found comforting.
Describe the protocols Abey Eapen used in your cycles at U of Iowa Center for Advanced Reproductive Care and their degree of success.
I have done just 1 IVF cycle thus far. I was put on a flare protocol; and had 5 mature eggs retrieved. 4 fertilized, 1 made it to a day 5 blast; 2 made it to day 6 blasts. One (the day 5 - grade 4AA) was genetically normal. I have not yet transferred as I have uterine polyps that need to be removed, which can't happen until COVID restrictions are lifted, and would like to do another retrieval in an attempt to produce more embryos before transferring my one and only. He felt strongly I should do genetic testing based on my age (42) and the fact I had 3 miscarriages last year. I was on the fence and almost didn't do it, but changed my mind in the end.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at U of Iowa Center for Advanced Reproductive Care.
All of the nurses were organized, calm, patient and compassionate. This has not been my experience at other places, so I greatly appreciated this. The anesthesia nurse was particularly lovely. I was so nervous and she put me at ease, and called a couple of days later to check on me. Every single person I encountered was wonderful!
Describe your experience with U of Iowa Center for Advanced Reproductive Care.
They are organized, clean and timely in responding to questions and emails. Several options are given when it's time to purchase IVF drugs, I would suggest NOT using Avella as they nearly cost me my cycle. Fortunately the pharmacist at the U of I worked with me and saved the day; helping me to find the drugs I needed near me.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Abey Eapen at U of Iowa Center for Advanced Reproductive Care.
I think the package we purchased was $13,200; which included local ultrasounds/bloodwork, retrieval and transfer. However, we paid more for PGT-A testing, fertility medications, and initial appointment/tests. I believe the total ended up being closer to $22,000 for a full IVF cycle.
Describe Abey Eapen's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at U of Iowa Center for Advanced Reproductive Care.
Dr. Eapen (and the U of Iowa in general) will only transfer one if genetic testing has been done. If genetic testing is not done, they will transfer two. This makes sense to me.