Christine Mansfield
Arizona Reproductive Institute
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Medical SchoolU. of Alabama
ResidencyU. of Alabama
FellowshipU. of Texas Southwestern
Tucson
1775 East Skyline Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 222-8400
33 assessments
10
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
Dr. Mansfield’s bedside manner has been amazing....When I had both of my IUIs the protocol was basically the same....The moment I met her, I knew she was passionate about her job, making me feel comfortable and also just giving me hope...She recommends that we be aggressive and transfer 2 each time to better our chances She’s very kind and optomistic. After our loss, she was so understanding
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Age
34 - 35
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
My OBGYN sent me to her for an HSG after I had a consult with a different RE in town. The second I met her during my HSG I knew I needed to make the switch. Infertility has been such a hard thing for me. The feeling of the unknown is the absolute worst part. The moment I met her, I knew she was passionate about her job, making me feel comfortable and also just giving me hope. So ensures me all of the time that this is going to happen for my family. She’s very kind and optomistic. After our loss, she was so understanding and sat with me while I cried. I would recommend her to a friend or family member 100 times over.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Buckle up! This could be a long ride.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield’s bedside manner has been amazing. My fertility journey has been much longer than I have expected. Unfortunately we suffered a miscarriage after our first embryo transfer. I was completely broken and she was so empathetic. Her and the majority of her staff have been through IVF and they totally sit and cry with you. She is truly an amazing doctor. I was laid off unfortunately from my 16 year job in May of
2018 and have been focused solely on making a baby through science. Being in their office is literally my part time job!
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
When I had both of my IUIs the protocol was basically the same. Monitor my follicles and trigger shot and then procedure. I had that 2 times. Both were extremely painful for me. We discovered my uterus is basically upside down. We decided after the 2nd IUI failed to
Go through with egg retrieval. I was on gonalf, menopur, Cetrotide and hcg. I was able to produce 28 eggs. 19 were mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI and 8 of them made it to day 5/6. Following my retrieval i has surgery to remove polyps in hopes for a successful transfer. In oct of 2018 we transferred 2 embryos. We found out at 6 weeks 3 days that we lost the baby. We decided to PGS test our leftover embryos to hopefully help us with not miscArrying again. We ended up with 4/6 that were normal. 2 boys 2 girls. We transferred 2 in December (failed) and 2 in January (also failed.) so now, we’re back to square 1. We have an appointment with her this Friday to discuss what’s next for us.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: There are multiple IVF nurses. Leah, Jen, Sonca, dyan and Frances is the coordinator I believe )
They’re all nothing short of amazing. Leah has come in on her day off to be there for my transfer. If I’m there for a procedure, they stop in the room just to check on me even if they’re not helping in the OR. Frances has called me crying with bad news. They’re all so caring and compassionate and this is what I love the most about being there. They make you truly feel like you’re family.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
I’ve had a hard time with the financial portion. It could be due to miscommunication with insurances as well. Just make sure all of your insurance stuff is in line and you understand all of it. I have a primary and secondary and this has been the biggest headache of all. Unfortunately I had a 5k lifetime max and that’s been long gone.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
We’re still ironing things out from my second cycle. So far it’s beem around $10k
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
She recommends that we be aggressive and transfer 2 each time to better our chances and I trust her with this choice.
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10
Age
31 - 32
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Tubal Blockage
10
Dr. Mansfield is so wonderful. She is always happy to see you and makes you feel welcome. Her positive but realistic attitude helped to normalize this whole infertility situation for me... IVF antagonist protocol - Gonal-f 300 and menopur 150, cetrotide and HCG trigger. She chose HCG trigger instead of lupron as I was not responding as well as she hoped I think on US and labs. She wanted to give them a chance to mature. I did not respond as well as expected given my baseline labs and age. Only 7 eggs retrieved, 2 mature, neither fertilized with ICSI.
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Age
31 - 32
Treated
2018 - 2019
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Tubal Blockage
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield is so wonderful. She is always happy to see you and makes you feel welcome. Her positive but realistic attitude helped to normalize this whole infertility situation for me. She has excellent bedside manner and I always look forward to seeing her.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Don’t be afraid to ask her questions because she is a wealth of knowledge and will answer all of them!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield was always so kind and happy to see me. I felt that she genuinely cared about what my husband and I were going through. She explained every test and procedure so we would understand, and never rushed through anything. She was so compassionate on retrieval day. She could tell I was nervous and held my hand through the IV start and getting put to sleep. She made me feel so at ease. She is an angel!
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
IVF antagonist protocol - Gonal-f 300 and menopur 150, cetrotide and HCG trigger. She chose HCG trigger instead of lupron as I was not responding as well as she hoped I think on US and labs. She wanted to give them a chance to mature.
I did not respond as well as expected given my baseline labs and age. Only 7 eggs retrieved, 2 mature, neither fertilized with ICSI.
I am waiting to go back to see her to plan our next round.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Sonca)
I got to interact with all of the IVF nurses. They were all really nice and got back to me same day with questions. Most of the IVF nurses here have gone through treatment themselves, so you feel that they can relate to you
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
-Easy to schedule appts, I had to wait a few weeks to get in to see her initially but after that my work up was very quick.
-Friendly staff - everyone from the front reception to the financial counselor was fantastic. So supportive and welcoming.
-Good online portal
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
I was very fortunate to have insurance cover part of my cost, so I had to pay for my out of pocket max.
I also have to pay out of pocket for PGS ($5500 for 8 embryos) and for the cryopreservation.
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
She is in favor of eSET given my age but was not completely opposed to multiple if needed
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Age
35 - 37
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS, Poor Egg Quality
10
I can't sing her [Dr. Christine Mansfield] praises enough! She is just a wonderful person, she loves what she does, cares about you as the patient, about your partner too. She takes her time with answering questions, doesn't rush you. Truly listens to you. We wanted to try ovulation induction (timed intercourse and IUIs) before going to IVF and she gave us statistics and that's what we did. We ultimately did IVF with PGS testing. She was SO happy when there was good news, every early OB visit she was just so excited to see our little embaby on ultrasound.
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Age
35 - 37
Treated
2017 - 2019
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Latino
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
3 IUI, 1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS, Poor Egg Quality
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
I can't sing her praises enough! She is just a wonderful person, she loves what she does, cares about you as the patient, about your partner too. She takes her time with answering questions, doesn't rush you. Truly listens to you. We wanted to try ovulation induction (timed intercourse and IUIs) before going to IVF and she gave us statistics and that's what we did. We ultimately did IVF with PGS testing. She was SO happy when there was good news, every early OB visit she was just so excited to see our little embaby on ultrasound. We are forever grateful to her for her help with this pregnancy. We graduated to a regular OB and I miss Dr Mansfield dearly.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
I wish I had called sooner. I wasted 6 cycles with an OB and I wasn't ovulating. He didnt check for follicles or do anything like HSG to check tubes or more than rx pills and order labs. And his bedside manner sucked.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
I was greeted warmly by name, staff would ask how I was doing and actually care. Dr. Mansfield is very sweet, warm and caring. She celebrates good news with you and sympathizes with you if bad news. I felt like a VIP, like my time was important, like my questions weren't stupid, like I could trust her and her staff completely.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
3 rounds femara 5mg with trigger shot and timed intercourse, no pregnancies
3 rounds femara 5mg with trigger shot and IUI, no preg.
IVF stims with gonal-f 300mg, menopur 150mg, cetrotide to prevent early ovulation. Retrieved 28 eggs, 22 mature, 17 fertilized, 6 blastocysts tested and only one normal.
2nd round same protocol plus human growth hormone omnitrope for egg quality. 34 eggs retrieved, 31 mature, 25 fertilized, 13 blastocysts tested and 6 normal! 1st transfer successful, currently 13 weeks pregnant with a baby girl.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The MAs and RNs were all very nice, caring and responsive to questions via phone and the portal. They also would sympathize with you if you received bad news or celebrate with you when there was good news. I remember getting hugs and high fives when my PGS results showed 6 normal embryos. And hugs when I cried with bad news. I truly miss the care I received while at ARI. They spoiled me, now with regular OB things are way different.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Beautiful facility, clean, organized and efficient. Rarely long wait times, if delayed, you're told how long the wait will be and they apologize. Office manager is helpful and available for billing questions. Information is verbally given as well as printed or sent to portal.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
They worked with my schedule and availabilities. I was told what day I needed to go, but the time was flexible.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
$8000 for egg retrieval, $5500 for up to 8 embryos PGS testing. $2900 transfer.
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Due to my age 36, and weight, she recommended 1 embryo at a time. Also since they were PGS tested. But it was ultimately up to me.
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Age
32 - 33
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
9 IUI, 2 IVF, 2 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality
10
Dr. Mansfield is warm and compassionate. She takes the time to meet with you, explore your options and discuss the pros and cons. If I have concerns or questions Dr. Mansfield has gone out of her way to call me and discuss the process. I’ve gone through multiple iuis, a miscarriage at 11 weeks and a failed ivf cycle. Dr. Mansfield has never given up and has tweaked my protocols each time in hopes of getting a better response.
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Age
32 - 33
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
9 IUI, 2 IVF, 2 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield is warm and compassionate. She takes the time to meet with you, explore your options and discuss the pros and cons. If I have concerns or questions Dr. Mansfield has gone out of her way to call me and discuss the process.
I’ve gone through multiple iuis, a miscarriage at 11 weeks and a failed ivf cycle. Dr. Mansfield has never given up and has tweaked my protocols each time in hopes of getting a better response.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Set up your appointment right away. Ask about alternatives and explore options. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield and her staff are phenomenal. Everyone down to the front desk and billing know your progress, your ups and downs and cheer and hope for you along the way.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
From beginning- CoQ10, DHEA, multivitamins for both partners and
IuI 1: femara and progesterone. Protocol was selected due to working with previous RE, resulting in son
IUI 2- femara and progesterone: chemical pregnancy
IUI 3: Femara and Progesterone- Miscarriage at 10 weeks
IUI 4: injections (follistim): 4 follicles, negative result
IUI 5: injections 5 follicles- negative result
IVF 1- Lupron “flash”, Menopur, Gonal F- ICSI, 10 eggs, 6 fertilized- all arrested. No transfer.
Following consultation- tested husband for DNA fragmentation; results abnormal
IVF 2- testosterone priming for 4 weeks, Menopur, HGH, Gonal. For husband, double wash of sperm, extra follow up, ICSI. Results: 17 eggs, 12 fertilized, 2 embryos frozen
IVF 3- same protocol as 2 in hopes of banking more. Currently testosterone priming.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
ALL the staff, including the medical assistants are wonderful. They all know who you are; what your cycle is like and are patient in answering questions.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Strengths- Compassionate, up to date on current practices and studies, willing to adjust protocols. Clinic is prompt and helpful. I feel like everyone in the clinic knows who I am and is rooting for me when I have a good cycle and is sad and empathetic when my cycles were a bust. Dr. Mansfield and Frances (medical asssitant) are phenomenal and a godsend during my miscarriage.
Weaknesses- sometimes a bit of a wait and can frequently run late on appointments.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
IUIs- 900
IVF- 7k the first round, subsequent rounds 20%discount
PGS- 3500 for 4 embryos, 5k for 8
FET- 2500
Meds for IVF- 4-5k (clinic would try and donate meds on occasion)
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Discussed pros and cons with us prior to IVF cycle. Discussed studies that have shown pgs testing improving chances along with transferring 2 embryos if we were comfortable with potential of twins.
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10
Age
32
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IUI, 3 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
10
Dr Mansfield has been great through this experience. I am someone who always wants to know the full details of the situation and she has never held back in involving me in the process. She would trust my intuition and never push procedures that I felt uncomfortable with.... The biggest change from the doctor was a previous was during our IVF we added in testosterone priming because of my eye quality and it drastically improved our results.
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Age
32
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI, 3 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr Mansfield has been great through this experience. I am someone who always wants to know the full details of the situation and she has never held back in involving me in the process. She would trust my intuition and never push procedures that I felt uncomfortable with. She would have consultations with me just to talk about where we were at in the process and go through details. Additionally when I had a spontaneous pregnancy that happened outside of treatment, she was incredibly attentive and treated it as if we had gotten pregnant with her. That pregnancy did result in a miscarriage and I’m glad she was our doctor at the time because she handled it so well and was so kind.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Trust your instincts and ask her questions because she will be very forthcoming and give you all the information but she will not push you into something you don’t want.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr Mansfield and her staff are amazing. They know me and details about me and check in regularly.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
The biggest change from the doctor was a previous was during our IVF we added in testosterone priming because of my eye quality and it drastically improved our results. We also tried human growth hormone which increased our embryos excess rate.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I cannot say enough positive things about the nursing staff. They became part of our family during this process and have gone above and beyond their job responsibilities to take care of us emotionally and physically.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
The only thing I would tell a new patient is to start at this clinic. There are only two other options in Tucson and I’ve been to one of them and it was a horrible experience. Coming to Dr. Mansfield was life-changing even though we still haven’t had any kids throughout this treatment, I would sing her praises from the rooftop any chance I got
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
I was lucky enough to have insurance that covered fertility treatment. Once that ran out the cost associated for a full IVF cycle with no insurance was around 10,000 I believe.
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
We put in two embryos at a time each transfer and she was very forthcoming about the risks of multiples.
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10
Age
33 - 35
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
10
Dr Mansfield is incredibly warm and welcoming. I believe she is very knowledgeable and uses research to guide her practice, rather than old or unproven theories. I feel confident in her treatment recommendations. As many of us are when facing problems with reproduction and infertility, I felt I was relatively well educated and well read when I first met Dr Mansfield. She showed me kindness and patience while I asked her numerous questions related to various things I had come across. She never made me feel silly for asking her about something (hello, pineapple core!).
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Age
33 - 35
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$200K - $499K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr Mansfield is incredibly warm and welcoming. I believe she is very knowledgeable and uses research to guide her practice, rather than old or unproven theories. I feel confident in her treatment recommendations.
As many of us are when facing problems with reproduction and infertility, I felt I was relatively well educated and well read when I first met Dr Mansfield. She showed me kindness and patience while I asked her numerous questions related to various things I had come across. She never made me feel silly for asking her about something (hello, pineapple core!). She refers to research when appropriate, tells you when she doesn't think something is useful but also doesn't find it harmful to try, and encourages you to not do things that she believes will be detrimental to your journey.
When I specifically questioned Dr Mansfield about a line of treatment I felt sure I needed, she held true to her belief that our primary issue was one of egg quality. She didn't discount my feelings, but after more than a year of being under her care, it turns out she was absolutely correct about egg quality (and chromosomal errors) being a primary problem for us.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Go see her! It will be worth it!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr Mansfield is very compassionate and reassuring, while being completely honest in explaining what she believes our issues are and the hurdles we may be facing. She is straightforward and open to questions. She does an excellent job of remembering one's history. She never made me feel like she had somewhere else to be and was very patient with me when I hammered her on what I believed were immunologic components of our recurrent pregnancy loss.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
Clomid 100 mg/Timed Intercourse (2 follicles, no pregnancy)
Clomid 100 mg/IUI (4 follicles, no pregnancy)
Clomid 100 mg/IUI (2 follicles, no pregnancy)
Decision made to move to IVF to allow PGS testing:
IVF #1- Antagonist (225-300 FSH daily), Lupron trigger (high risk for OHSS)
We got 18 eggs, but only 6 were mature. Three embryos cleaved and all 3 made it to blastocyst and were biopsied for PGS testing. All 3 were abnormal.
IVF #2- Lupron Down Reg (450 FSH daily)- protocol was changed due to abnormally high number of immature eggs on Antagonist cycle. We got 31 eggs, 19 mature, 18 embryos, 13 blastocysts. Nine of them were biopsied for PGS and 5 of them came back normal!
All embryos are frozen, and we have not attempted a transfer yet.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Brooke)
The nursing staff members are all very kind and friendly. They always take the time to answer my questions and guide me through the process. They are reassuring and supportive when required and equally excited when something good happens.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
The clinic is beautiful, inviting, modern, and spacious. They are able to do HSG, SIS, and HSC procedures, along with egg retrievals and D&Cs in the office (they have an OR). Also, they run some of the lab work in house, so you can get results within a few hours.
I was typically greeted by name and always with a smile. Many times, I barely sat down before they called me back. On the occasions when there was a wait, it was short. The lobby has bottled water and a coffee/tea maker you can help yourself to, along with a nice restroom and pretty views out the windows.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Dr Mansfield's costs for care were on the lower end of the ranges I found for my area and significantly less than many clinics (such as those in Colorado, California, and on the East Coast).
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Age
33 - 34
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
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10
She [Dr. Christine Mansfield] is an excellent communicator and is always friendly and answers every question with detail. My husband and I have been through three stimulation cycles with timed intercourse, one fresh cycle IVF, and have begun a frozen cycle IVF that is not yet completed...Anytime we encountered a road block in our treatments, she took the time to sit down with us and re-group and change course if needed...You can tell the first time you speak with Dr Mansfield that she is knowledgeable in her field and loves what she does. She is an excellent communicator and is always friendly and answers every question with detail.
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Age
33 - 34
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
—
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
—
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
You can tell the first time you speak with Dr Mansfield that she is knowledgeable in her field and loves what she does. She is an excellent communicator and is always friendly and answers every question with detail. My husband and I have been through three stimulation cycles with timed intercourse, one fresh cycle IVF, and have begun a frozen cycle IVF that is not yet completed. I can't imagine going through this process with another doctor. Anytime we encountered a road block in our treatments, she took the time to sit down with us and re-group and change course if needed. She gives us hope but also lets us know the chances and what could go wrong. My husband and I feel very comfortable with Dr Mansfield and her staff.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Don't hesitate to make an appointment to sit down and talk with her. She will likely order a few basic tests to give her a rundown of your reproductive health. You will get a better idea of what treatments you may need and you will have more peace of mind. Wondering about your infertility can give you so much stress, so it's better to find out why. Dr Mansfield will give you hope and cheer you on in your journey.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield and her staff have a very patient-centered approach. I have never felt like just a number in their office. The receptionists, nurses and doctor all know me by name and take the necessary time to explain procedures and answer questions. They make you feel comfortable and celebrate good news with you, but also feel your pain when you get bad news.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Leah Offerdahl)
Leah was the nurse we dealt with most often and she is amazing. She seems to know as much about infertility and treatments as much as Dr. Manfield does. She can answer most all of our questions and was very knowledgeable about our medication and costs as well.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Its hard to describe any weaknesses that this clinic has. They are good at everything. They offer all of their testing, blood work, ultrasounds, and procedures in their office. I even had my egg retrieval and transfer in office. The staff is so kind and caring and work together so well.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Monitoring appointments for me usually begin by being brought back for blood work. While I am getting blood drawn, they usually are preparing the ultrasound room. They work as a well oiled machine and I am never in the office for more than 30 min.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
The cost of our care was not covered by our insurance so we had to pay out of pocket for most medications and treatments.
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Dr Mansfield recommended transferring 2 embryos for us. She left it up to us to decide if we wanted to do 1 or 2. I don't think she would transfer more than two. My husband is 42 and I am 34, so we elected to do 2 embryos to up our chances of pregnancy.
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Age
26 - 27
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality
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She [Dr. Christine Mansfield] is the most caring and sincere doctor i have ever encountered. While our outcome of miscarriage was not what we were expecting, she showed us deep sympathy during this time...Dr. Mansfield truly loves what she does and doesn't give up. We have had a couple unexpected issues pop up along the way and she handles it with ease. She comes up with a new game plan and we continue on our way... IVF cycle 2- DHEA and CoQ10 for three months, started with testosterone priming for three weeks, then did a mini-lupron flare cycle with HGH. I had a much better response and had 7, 5 day old embryos frozen.
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Age
26 - 27
Treated
2016 - 2017
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Latino
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield truly loves what she does and doesn't give up. We have had a couple unexpected issues pop up along the way and she handles it with ease. She comes up with a new game plan and we continue on our way. I am confident that one day soon we will have the family we have dreamt of and it will all be because of her.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Fertility treatment has so many ups and downs. Do not get discouraged if the first cycle doesn't work. Dr. Mansfield truly cares about each of her patients and will work hard to find solutions to anything that may pop up.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
She is the most caring and sincere doctor i have ever encountered. While our outcome of miscarriage was not what we were expecting, she showed us deep sympathy during this time. She hugged me and reassured me that we would figure this out.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
IVF cycle 1- Lupron, Follistim, Menopur- standard doses; poor responder and poor egg quality. Only had 1 , 5 day old embryo make it to freeze.
IVF cycle 2- DHEA and CoQ10 for three months, started with testosterone priming for three weeks, then did a mini-lupron flare cycle with HGH. I had a much better response and had 7, 5 day old embryos frozen.
FET-Progesterone injections and estrace pills until lining was adequate, transferred two embryos and received our very first positive pregnancy results. Unfortunately i miscarried at 6 weeks. We are waiting for the fetal tissue results to come back to determine our next step.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Jen, Leah and Francis have all gone above and beyond helping us with anything we needed. They show compassion in ways i didn't even think was possible. They share in your victories and were crushed with our miscarriage. They truly care about their patients.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Very quick response time for appointments or questions. Try their best to work with your schedule. No weaknesses, we are very pleased with them and so glad we found them.
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Age
32 - 34
Treated
2014 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
6 IUI, 3 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Unexplained
10
Dr. Mansfield took the time to explain in great length to my husband and I our options and her opinions on which treatments were best for us. She was able to answer all of our questions. And she told us when she thought we should try other avenues. She was always concerned for my emotional well being, which showed she actually cares for you as a person not just a patient...Ask lots of questions. Dr. Mansfield is very knowledgeable and she will help you understand the process and what exactly is taking place.
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Age
32 - 34
Treated
2014 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
6 IUI, 3 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Unexplained
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield took the time to explain in great length to my husband and I our options and her opinions on which treatments were best for us. She was able to answer all of our questions. And she told us when she thought we should try other avenues. She was always concerned for my emotional well being, which showed she actually cares for you as a person not just a patient.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Ask lots of questions. Dr. Mansfield is very knowledgeable and she will help you understand the process and what exactly is taking place.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield always knew my name and my husband's name. She cared about how I was feeling and how things were going.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
IVF 1- Antagonist Protocol, we kept having to increase my doses to the maximum amount in order to get the follicles growing. 4 eggs were retrieved, 3 were mature, 2 fertilized, and 2 transferred on Day 3. No pregnancy.
IVF 2- Microdose Flare Protocol, still maximum dosage of drugs to get follicles growing. Only 2 eggs retrieved, 1 fertilized, and 1 transferred on Day 3. Positive pregnancy, however ended with miscarriage.
IVF 3- Microdose Flare Protocol with Testosterone injections prior. This saw the best and most follicles growing out of all my cycles and I had the best estrogen numbers. But only 2 eggs retrieved, both were mature and fertilized via ICSI, only 1 divided properly for Day 3 transfer. No pregnancy.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Jennifer Sturgeon)
Jennifer took the time to show me everything I needed to know regarding giving myself injections. She also made sure I was emotionally prepared and that I had all the resources I needed when things weren't going as planned or as we had hoped. She worked with me when I was getting medications from several different pharmacies to save on my costs.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
The staff here is super friendly and you can tell they love what they do. My appointments during IVF were on time and very quick so I could get back to work. They have a phlebotomist on site who is super gentle and polite.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
My IVF cycles ranged from $4500 to $6000, not including medications. Some tests (HSG) that were preformed prior to the first IVF costs approximately $500-$600. Some further lab work not covered by insurance cost about $350.
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9
Age
32
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
9
Since I might ovulate over the weekend, she [Dr. Mansfield] has someone on call once I got a positive ovulation test kit. Once I got a positive I called "on call" number and a NP was able to schedule my IUI for a Monday...Dr. Mansfield is very professional and knowledgeable. She was also open to any questions. She was very good at giving us many options and directions I which to go. We visited Dr. Mansfield for a second opinion and immediately felt at ease and we noticed the difference from previous doctor. Although, we were diagnosed unexplained, she was very good at giving us many options to try first before IVF. Finally, she is extremely friendly and very outgoing. Going through a difficult situation like infertility, posivite energy is needed. She has it.
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Age
32
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Latino
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Unexplained
9
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield is very professional and knowledgeable. She was also open to any questions. She was very good at giving us many options and directions I which to go.
We visited Dr. Mansfield for a second opinion and immediately felt at ease and we noticed the difference from previous doctor. Although, we were diagnosed unexplained, she was very good at giving us many options to try first before IVF.
Finally, she is extremely friendly and very outgoing. Going through a difficult situation like infertility, posivite energy is needed. She has it.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Have a list of questions. She will be patient in answering every single one.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield and her staff were always friendly. They seemed to be always present.
There were times were the Doctor would talk really fast but would gladly repeat when asked.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
Once we decided to do IUI we paid in advanced. Before the IUI I took clomid (I believe) starting second day of menstrual cycle. I also ordered a trigger shot in case I needed it before ovulation. After the 8th day they monitored by ovulation. Since I might ovulate over the weekend, she has someone on call once I got a positive ovulation test kit. Once I got a positive I called "on call" number and a NP was able to schedule my IUI for a Monday.
After IUI they scheduled a free pregnancy test.
The trigger shot was never used because she monitored hormone level through blood work.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Always friendly and very kind.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
I liked that in every visit the wait time was no longer than 10 minutes. The amenities are great (e.g. Water, coffee etc). Staff is friendly and well organized.
The clinic also has great lab equipments and personal. For example, with previous doctor I had to go to a separate location to get HSG testing. They also get your blood tests done on site, they don't have to send it out to las and wait for results.
A weakness would be, perhaps not having another doctor on site in case Dr. Mansfield gets called to an emergency. On one of the check ups an NP had to check my ovulation process and it was not the same as getting the care from her.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Our IUI procedure costed 1,000, not including medication. With my insurance a visit is $30. Since we went to see Dr. Mansfield for a second opinion, the consult was free.
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
N/A
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10
Age
27 - 28
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
10
...The questions that I felt were stupid were explained in a kind manner by Dr Mansfield. She really became a friend during this hard process...She was amazing. I was always happy and she made me feel that infertility was no my fault...
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Age
27 - 28
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
—
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
She was amazing. I was always happy and she made me feel that infertility was no my fault.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Be ready to get attached to her. Then when you get pregnant you leave he office to regular OB and miss her.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield talked to me in a way that no other provider has talked to me. The questions that I felt were stupid were explained in a kind manner by Dr Mansfield. She really became a friend during this hard process.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
I have stage four endo. She first did a laparoscopy and removed my left tube. We both knew I would need ivf. We approached stiming in a aggressive manner because my endo was so bad and my egg reserve was dimished because of it. I don't recall the medications. It was a lot of pokes but all very worth it.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Frances and Brooke )
Frances was so amazing. Very kind and did a good job at her profession. Brooke was ok. Not very personable. After my first failed cycle I felt that Brooke stopped caring. For example I wanted to see dr Mansfield for a follow up appointment and was scheduled like two weeks from the fail which made me sad considering I had been seeing her everyday. The new nurse Jennifer I believe her name was, was very kind. She made me feel at ease during my second transfer.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Victoria is amazing. As well as the financial counselor. They all work as a team. And dr jui I think his name is was very friendly. Weakness I would say is to do a bit more of a follow up on failed cycles. That is when the patient needs support the most.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
I don't really remember. Luckily my insurance at that time covered just about everything.
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10
Age
33
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
3 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Other
10
...None of this had been diagnosed with the previous Doctor. Due to these results they were able to dictate my plan of care much more accurately. I was placed on a much higher dose of medication for my IVF cycle then I was for my first and I had a much better outcome. I am currently pregnant and I owe it all to Dr. Mansfield, and her team!
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Age
33
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
3 IUI, 2 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Other
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Prior to seeing Dr. Mansfield I had 2 failed IUI's and 1 failed IVF with another doctor. After seeing Doctor Mansfield and hearing all of her recommendations for testing prior to treatment, everything seemed to come together. My thyroid levels were off, my egg reserve was low and I was a carrier for a genetic condition that could both cause my diminished ovarian reserve and affect my children. None of this had been diagnosed with the previous Doctor. Due to these results they were able to dictate my plan of care much more accurately. I was placed on a much higher dose of medication for my IVF cycle then I was for my first and I had a much better outcome. I am currently pregnant and I owe it all to Dr. Mansfield, and her team!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
You will not regret seeing her!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield was very compassionate to our situation and recommended all the appropriate testing needed to accurately decide what the next step was for us.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
IVF Microdose Flare protocol 300units Gonal F once daily
150units Menopur once daily
10unit Microdose Lupron twice daily
Needed to be on a higher dose due to low AMH and low antral follicle count. Produced 5 eggs, had 3 Mature, 3 fertilized and 2 progressed to day 5 Blastocyst.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Brooke)
The staff is very knowledgable and compassionate. I always felt like they genuinely cared about me and my outcome.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
The clinic is very welcoming! It has a clean and relaxing feel to it. They are thoughtful and do not display pictures of children all over their clinic like others do.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
They are always willing to work around my schedule and were very flexible.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
I do not have coverage for fertility treatments, so I paid out of pocket for my treatments. They are reasonably priced and come in way below most clinic across the country.
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Age
34
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
She [Dr. Christine Mansfield] was very warm and caring. When it showed up my tubal blockage in both tubes, she was extremely supportive and explained what it meant and made sure I was okay with the news. She then took myself and my husband into her office where she spoke about options, due to the scarring, tubal surgery wasn't an option for us, so she explained about IVF and how pregnancy was still possible for us. Suffering with secondary infertility for 5 years, it was bitter sweet to be able to get an answer.
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Age
34
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
PCOS, Tubal Blockage
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
She was very warm and caring. When it showed up my tubal blockage in both tubes, she was extremely supportive and explained what it meant and made sure I was okay with the news. She then took myself and my husband into her office where she spoke about options, due to the scarring, tubal surgery wasn't an option for us, so she explained about IVF and how pregnancy was still possible for us. Suffering with secondary infertility for 5 years, it was bitter sweet to be able to get an answer.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
To not worry about anything, Dr Mansfield will break everything down for you, calm every worry.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr Mansfield was amazing and really broke down any results and findings to us. She had a wonderful and warm voice and manner.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
I got a HSG test, which inserts a catheter into my uterus and pushes dye to highlight the uturus and fallopian tubes
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff were an amazing bunch of girls. Always so friendly and wanting to help
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Absolutely no weaknesses. This clinic was amazing and if I had to choose all over again, I'd still choose Dr Mansfield and her team. The clinic is warm, friendly, clean and very professional. They aleays run by ypur insurance to see whats covered and let you know before agreement of any treatment. Arizona reproductive institute is definitely our recommendation for anyone with any fertility needs.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Most of diagnostic testing was covered by my insurance. Any that I had to pay out of pocket wasn't that much
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Age
32 - 34
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
10
I did 2 IVF cycles, both with antagonist protocols. I only got 3 embryos out of my first cycle so she [Dr. Christine Mansfield] upped my doses quite a bit for the second cycle and I tripled the number of embryos. I have endo and an elevated FSH so she felt this was the best approach for me... Dr. Mansfield never made me feel rushed and always ensured each of my questions were answered. She was thorough, incredibly knowledgable on all the latest and greatest techniques, and I fully trusted her throughout the entire process.
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Age
32 - 34
Treated
2016 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Marketer or PR
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Poor Egg Quality
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield never made me feel rushed and always ensured each of my questions were answered. She was thorough, incredibly knowledgable on all the latest and greatest techniques, and I fully trusted her throughout the entire process.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Come to your first appointment with all your questions written down so you can be sure you get the answers you want/need. It's so easy to forget what you want to ask once you get into her office and start talking through everything.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Everyone at ARI is fully committed to you and your success. They laugh with you, cry with you, and genuinely care about your journey. Dr. Mansfield and her staff have become family to my husband and I.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
I did 2 IVF cycles, both with antagonist protocols. I only got 3 embryos out of my first cycle so she upped my doses quite a bit for the second cycle and I tripled the number of embryos. I have endo and an elevated FSH so she felt this was the best approach for me.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Leah Offerdahl)
I primarily worked with Leah who is absolutely amazing, but all the other nurses are just as great too. They all are heavily invested in your journey and really want you to succeed.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
The clinic is great. Dr. Liu (the embryologist) is one of the best and I always felt like I was in excellent I hands. The front desk staff were always on top of my appointments and I never even had to give my name when I checked in. They knew who I was the moment I walked through the door.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
In 2016, my cycles were around $6000 and embryo transfers were about $3,000.
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10
Age
30 - 31
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
She [Dr. Christine Mansfield] has a really friendly demeanor and she sincerely seems pleased to see me every time I enter the office...great energy about her...She does her best to do every procedure in the IUI process-- even the ultrasounds. It's rare when she isn't able to be there, and I appreciate the level of care I feel she provides...She makes me feel positive even when I am not a generally positive person. She makes me feel like there is hope for me in my situation.
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Age
30 - 31
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
Male Factor
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield has a great energy about her. She makes me feel positive even when I am not a generally positive person. She makes me feel like there is hope for me in my situation. She does her best to do every procedure in the IUI process-- even the ultrasounds. It's rare when she isn't able to be there, and I appreciate the level of care I feel she provides.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Trust her and her knowledge. She wants the best for her patients and she knows what to do for you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
She has a really friendly demeanor and she sincerely seems pleased to see me every time I enter the office. Even if she's passing through the halls to get to another patient she takes the time to speak to me.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
We did 5 days of 100mg Clomid, follicle checks, followed by a trigger shot at the right time, then IUIs. We are on our second one, first was a failure. Results for the second one are still undetermined. Both cycles were the same treatment.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
I think all the nurses are very sweet and they are very upbeat and looking out for you. They all seem very knowledgeable, and if they have problems, they can rely on each other and Dr. Mansfield for help.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
The clinic is very nice and welcoming. They have free coffee and candy as well as free wifi. The waiting room is very large and neat. The parking lot is really only compact car friendly, so people who drive large vehicles be aware you might have difficulty fitting into a slot.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Each IUI cycle is $1050 plus the costs of medications, which vary. HSG was $400ish.
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
We didn't do any of that.
What specific things went wrong at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
- Failed to call with results
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
Age
36 - 37
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Other
10
I felt like talking with Dr. Mansfield was like talking with a friend. She provided me with comfort and information that I needed to know. When bad news came, she started our appointments with a hug and genuine caring. She educated us on options and the likely course of treatments. Her expectations were conveyed clearly without being overly optimistic which we appreciated.... Microdose lupron flare. Two egg retrievals, 14 mature eggs cycle one, 12 fertlized, 6 blasts, PGS tested all abnormal. Second cycle, 10 eggs, 9 mature, 4 blasts, PGS tested all abnormal.
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Age
36 - 37
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Other
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
I felt like talking with Dr. Mansfield was like talking with a friend. She provided me with comfort and information that I needed to know. When bad news came, she started our appointments with a hug and genuine caring. She educated us on options and the likely course of treatments. Her expectations were conveyed clearly without being overly optimistic which we appreciated.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
She wont sugar coat things, but she will comfort you when the it is needed.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
The staff always new my name when I came in without me telling them. They made me feel like a friend. I was never left in a room waiting, I was always assisted promptly. During procedures I was the only patient around, I felt like I had the full attention of the staff.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
Microdose lupron flare. Two egg retrievals, 14 mature eggs cycle one, 12 fertlized, 6 blasts, PGS tested all abnormal. Second cycle, 10 eggs, 9 mature, 4 blasts, PGS tested all abnormal.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nurses are great, but the office is not run very well all the time. Often there is some miscommunication, disorganization. You often need to remind them of things and stay on top of your own care.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Disorganized, financial aspects are very disorganized, and they dont always give accurate and consistent information. I had to remind the staff that I was going to be doing a specific protocol or adding a new med. I had to call and ask for labs to be drawn.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Medications $12,000. Testing $1000. Procedures and office $28,000
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Did not make it to transfer.
What specific things went wrong at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
- Provided conflicting information
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10
Age
—
Treated
—
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality, Tubal Blockage
10
Dr. Mansfield is warm and understanding. She demonstrates extreme knowledge and isn't afraid to do what it takes to reach our goal. She is the perfect combination of blunt information in a compassionate and caring manor... My first cycle, I had no embryos make it to transfer. After my meeting she said we are not going to be conservative and we are going to throw everything she has at me to achieve my goal...Dr Mansfield, the nurses and all staff truly care about me.
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Age
—
Treated
—
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
IVF
Diagnosis
Poor Egg Quality, Tubal Blockage
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield is warm and understanding. She demonstrates extreme knowledge and isn't afraid to do what it takes to reach our goal. She is the perfect combination of blunt information in a compassionate and caring manor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
To not be afraid to ask questions and call them later with questions. Don't worry about being annoying. They are supper supportive and understand that this is a crazy process that brings up lots of questions along the way.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr Mansfield, the nurses and all staff truly care about me. The celebrated my good news and cry with me with the sad news. They are truly family.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
My first cycle was a surprising fail. I didn't respond well to the drugs despite being 26, supper health, and normal test results. My first cycle, I had no embryos make it to transfer. After my meeting she said we are not going to be conservative and we are going to throw everything she has at me to achieve my goal. I primed with testosterone for 4 weeks then did a flair cycle with HGH. It resulted is 12 eggs and 4 5 day embryos. We transferred 2 and got pregnant with one! Sadly I miscarries at 9 weeks. We tested the fetal tissue and found out it was a chromosome problem. I am getting ready to start another stem cycle with the same plan. This time though we will be testing all the embryos for chromosome abnormalities and doing a frozen transfer.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Leah )
Leah is amazing. I looked forward to seeing her every appointment. She cared so much for me and made me feel so comforted is such a crazy time. She was very organized and I completely trusted her.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
The clinic is beautiful, clean, and comfortable. I really have no weakness to list. All the exam rooms and surgery rooms are very clean, modern, and as comfortable as possible.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Out side the medication the care cost was about 6500 from start to finish of an IVF cycle (up through embryo transfer and all appointments after)
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
It was recommended to use that we do 2 embryos due to lower quality and size; 2 BB and 3 BB
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9
Age
25 - 26
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor, PCOS
9
Dr. Mansfield listened to all of our questions and concerns. She patiently described in detail every test and procedure. She remained positive but also gave us the realistic data that we needed to hear. Dr. Mansfield is friendly, caring, and capable....Dr. Mansfield advised against trying IUI with injectables, as my ovarian reserve is very high, I have many follicles on my ovaries because of PCOS and she thought that the injectables would overstimulate my ovaries.
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Age
25 - 26
Treated
2015 - 2016
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IUI
Diagnosis
Anovulation, Male Factor, PCOS
9
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield listened to all of our questions and concerns. She patiently described in detail every test and procedure. She remained positive but also gave us the realistic data that we needed to hear. Dr. Mansfield is friendly, caring, and capable.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Save up money first so you don't have to stop getting treatments before your desired outcome.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield and her staff are incredibly warm, caring, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
We began with a progesterone induced period and then Clomid (2 tablets) to stimulate my ovaries as I had not been cycling on my own for 2 years. Two eggs developed and we did an IUI procedure after an HCG trigger shot. This resulted in a negative pregnancy test. We tried Clomid again but my ovaries did not respond this time. We switched to Femara, and again, my ovaries did not respond, so we were unable to attempt an IUI. Dr. Mansfield advised against trying IUI with injectables, as my ovarian reserve is very high, I have many follicles on my ovaries because of PCOS and she thought that the injectables would overstimulate my ovaries. She feels that IVF is our only option.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Frances Lazo)
The entire staff at Dr. Mansfield's office is caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Clinic is beautiful and clean, which is important. I like that I could have my blood drawn right in the office. New patients will feel comfortable and well taken care of.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
My initial testing was covered by my insurance. The IUI was $900 plus meds.
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Age
38
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Uterine Fibroids
0
I never received more than 15 minutes face time with the doctor [Dr Christine Mansfield]. She never returned a single call or email from me, and was running 45 minutes behind for every appointment. When requesting my file to see another doctor, notes and dates were all wrong....You almost have to already know the process to see her. She skips over all of the details. Study up big time!
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Age
38
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Uterine Fibroids
0
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
She is very optimistic, but never really answers questions. She just tells you what you are going to do next like a cheerleader. She would say to get dressed and she would see me in a minute, but never come back. I would be left with questions and no answers from her staff.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
You almost have to already know the process to see her. She skips over all of the details. Study up big time!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
I never received more than 15 minutes face time with the doctor. She never returned a single call or email from me, and was running 45 minutes behind for every appointment. When requesting my file to see another doctor, notes and dates were all wrong.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
Clomid and a trigger shot, very basic. However after one unsuccessful round she was pushing us straight to IVF. She never told me I had a narrow cervix and needed help with dialation for sperm to get in, or even discussed IUI
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Florence)
She was always running around overwhelmed. They must be under staffed. They never knew who I was. Many times prescriptions were forgotten to be sent.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
The only good thing about the clinic is Victoria up front. Everyone is like a robot- an unhappy robot. Appointment times are never on time, and as soon as you see the doctor you are immediately rushed into a room to talk $. They push IVF from the second you walk in. They are a machine churning out pregnancies for money. You are not important. They want to get you in and out- so they just over push IVF.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
$300/ visist to her, $175/ ultrasound, $7500 IVF, $900 IUI
What specific things went wrong at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Lost paperwork
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Failed to send your chart to another clinic
- Lost results
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
- Failed to consider drug intolerance
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Age
42
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
IVF, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Other
10
Dr. Mansfield is warm and personable. Give me a hug when she saw me and treated me with a great deal of compassion. I very much would encourage those who are in need to seek out her services. She doesn't just have the technical capacities of a fertility doctor, she has the kindness of an understanding person to go along with it...Egg donation was my only route and she explained it thoroughly.
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Age
42
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
IVF, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Other
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield is warm and personable. Give me a hug when she saw me and treated me with a great deal of compassion. I very much would encourage those who are in need to seek out her services. She doesn't just have the technical capacities of a fertility doctor, she has the kindness of an understanding person to go along with it.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
The staff is great, but they are often busy and can't get to the phone or return calls. It is best to email.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield is warm and understanding. She saw that I was nervous about treatment and worked to ease my fear.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
Egg donation was my only route and she explained it thoroughly. While I haven't undergone the procedure yet. I fully intend on using this clinic when it is financially feasible.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Great staff but again, very busy and sometimes not responsive to phone calls.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Great clinic, great doctor, great staff. They need some help in making sure phone communication is just a touch better. Otherwise, I feel they provide a really excellent experience for those who are seeking to start a family. They are kind and caring.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Egg donation /transfer was about $17000
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Verified
This patient has provided documentation of treatment at this clinic.
10
Age
34 - 35
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Other, Unexplained
10
Dr. Mansfield is very knowledgeable. She explains things very well and breaks it down to make sure you understand everything. She is positive and hopeful but does not sugar coat things. She is very genuine and you can tell she is vested in you as a patient.... I saw Dr. Mansfield at every single visit. She was always so warm and kind and so his entire staff.... antagonist protocol. 150 of Gonal F and Menopur. Cetrotide and triggered with hcg.
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Age
34 - 35
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
4th of 4 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Other, Unexplained
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield is very knowledgeable. She explains things very well and breaks it down to make sure you understand everything. She is positive and hopeful but does not sugar coat things. She is very genuine and you can tell she is vested in you as a patient.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Write all of your questions down and she will answer them.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
I saw Dr. Mansfield at every single visit. She was always so warm and kind and so his entire staff.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
I believe it was the antagonist protocol. 150 of Gonal F and Menopur. Cetrotide and triggered with hcg. 12 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 7 fertilized, 5 made it to blasts. FET per my choice. Transferred 2 embryos and currently 6.1wks pregnant.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Leah Offerdahl and Dyan Olsen)
Leah and Dyan are amazing! They are so kind and compassionate. Communication is excellent. They had no issues communicating outside of normal business hours. They were very helpful with sorting out issues with pharmacies and outside labs. I definitely felt they were vested in my cycle.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
It’s clean. The environment is warm and inviting. It doesn’t feel like a clinical setting. The clinic is great with communication. Whenever I called someone always answered the phone. The staff is helpful and friendly.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
We are very fortunate to have insurance that covers some of the treatment.
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Dr. Mansfield went over all the pros/cons and risks of transferring two embryos. Ultimately she was on born with transferring two which is what we really wanted.
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Age
32 - 33
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage
10
Christine [Mansfield] is always warm and caring, encouraging, a good listener, and enthusiastic about her job.... Don't be overwhelmed by her chipper enthusiasm, and speak up with any questions.... Christine always seemed glad to see me, was very caring and sweet, but also very candid and didn't beat around the bush. The only slightly confusing party of her communication was that, after an examination, she would say "we'll meet you right across the hall" but then I wouldn't actually see her again that visit.
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Age
32 - 33
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Graphic Designer
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
Endometriosis, Tubal Blockage
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Christine always seemed glad to see me, was very caring and sweet, but also very candid and didn't beat around the bush. The only slightly confusing party of her communication was that, after an examination, she would say "we'll meet you right across the hall" but then I wouldn't actually see her again that visit. I learned that that just meant "you're all done." :)
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Don't be overwhelmed by her chipper enthusiasm, and speak up with any questions. And don't be surprised when she isn't "across the hall" waiting for you like it sounded like she would be.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Christine is always warm and caring, encouraging, a good listener, and enthusiastic about her job.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Everyone here is very kind and friendly. The front desk staff are sometimes a little too friendly and casual, expecting you to know whether you're supposed to sit and wait or sign in or go right back for your bloodwork. I had to ask a few times, "What do I do now?" But other than that, everyone was great, the nursing staff and Dr. Mansfield were amazing, and I'd definitely recommend this clinic.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
7800 for the procedure (with discount based on income), and about 4200 for the medications.
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Age
34
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
7
Dr. Mansfield was generally friendly and seemed competent. I did however feel a little blindsided...I also got bad news during the test (tubal blockage), and really wanted her to stay and explain what that meant. To me, it felt like she rushed out without realizing how upsetting and confusing the news was to me...it seems like the her recommendation (removing one or possible 2 tubes) was more aggressive than necessary...There were a couple of miscommunications
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Age
34
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European, Ashkenazi Jewish, Latino
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Professor
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1st of 2 Docs
Treatment
Fertility Medications
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
7
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield was generally friendly and seemed competent. I did however feel a little blindsided by one of my tests (the HCG). I didn't know that it was going to be so painful, and afterwards, I didn't know that it was not a cause for concern that I was bleeding. I also got bad news during the test (tubal blockage), and really wanted her to stay and explain what that meant. To me, it felt like she rushed out without realizing how upsetting and confusing the news was to me. I also got a second opinion that was a very different diagnosis and prescribed treatment. Given that I have since gotten pregnant with minimal intervention, it seems like the her recommendation (removing one or possible 2 tubes) was more aggressive than necessary.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Get a second opinion.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Everyone was kind and remembered who I was.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
One thing that was a little bit concerning was a lack of coordination between different parts of the organization My husband had to give blood twice for the same test, which was never run. It was also a little hard to reach someone when I called with a question.
That said, during my visits, people were professional and warm.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
I did not end up need any treatments that weren't covered by insurance.
What specific things went wrong at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
- Lost paperwork
- Failed to order appropriate test
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10
Age
35 - 36
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
Honest, straight forward and yet aggressive with treatment. Fully explained everything and took the time to answer any and all questions we had. Dr. Mansfield has always been positive and been encouraging every step of the way.... Sweet, sincere and very honest. When I suffered my miscarriage she hugged and cried with me.... Preference of 1 PGS tested embryo. Dr. stated higher success with transferring 1 vs 2.
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Age
35 - 36
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Latino
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Honest, straight forward and yet aggressive with treatment. Fully explained everything and took the time to answer any and all questions we had. Dr. Mansfield has always been positive and been encouraging every step of the way.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
In the more expensive side but worth every penny.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Sweet, sincere and very honest. When I suffered my miscarriage she hugged and cried with me.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
Menopur, Follistim dosage was increased when wasn’t responding well. Ganirelix was added also.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Fully explained instructions and were willing to offer explanations when needed. Made appointments work with my crazy demanding work schedule. Nice and compassionate
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Amazing staff. Know you by name. Accommodating with every appointment. Everyone is friendly and always willing to help with whatever you need. Always willing to answer questions. Make you feel at ease during this stressful and emotional time.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Efficient well oiled machine.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
$12000 for egg retrieval with PGS testing. $2900 for embryo transfer
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Preference of 1 PGS tested embryo. Dr. stated higher success with transferring 1 vs 2.
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10
Age
35 - 38
Treated
2015 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
4 IUI, 3 IVF, Donor Eggs, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
10
She [Dr. Mansfield] truly valued our opinions and walked us through each year and procedure. She talks with you, not at you.... Even if we hadn't gotten pregnant, I would still recommend her, hands down. She was very involved in all of our treatments. She modified each protocol based on how things went and was always available for our questions. She never gave up on us.... Things may not work out the way you thought they would, but she will always be there to support and guide you.
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Age
35 - 38
Treated
2015 - 2018
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
European
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
3rd of 3 Docs
Treatment
4 IUI, 3 IVF, Donor Eggs, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Male Factor, Poor Egg Quality, Unexplained
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Even if we hadn't gotten pregnant, I would still recommend her, hands down. She was very involved in all of our treatments. She modified each protocol based on how things went and was always available for our questions. She never gave up on us.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Figure out what you really want, long term. Things may not work out the way you thought they would, but she will always be there to support and guide you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
She truly valued our opinions and walked us through each year and procedure. She talks with you, not at you.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Leah Offerdal and Jennifer Sturgeon )
They were fantastic! Always available for any questions or concerns I had. Very knowledgeable.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
This clinic was amazing. I'm so glad we came here for a second opinion. We were very disheartened by our last fertility doctor and everyone at this clinic was amazing. They really turned things around for us.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
I don't remember off of the top of my head, but she was very up front with the pricing. The packages were all inclusive (vs. By procedure). There were discounts for subsequent procedures.
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Given my history, she recommended two at a time.
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10
Age
40 - 41
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor
10
Dr Mansfield is amazing. She has a great personality and makes you feel so welcome. She tells you how it is and answers anything you need to know. She has a lot of care for her patients. The very first visit with her she talked to my husband and I and got all the details. She knew timing was a concern and we found out I was in the perfect timing of the month to start test immediately.... Everyone knew your name and treated you with care and respect
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Age
40 - 41
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Latino, Other
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI, 1 IVF
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Male Factor
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr Mansfield is amazing. She has a great personality and makes you feel so welcome. She tells you how it is and answers anything you need to know. She has a lot of care for her patients. The very first visit with her she talked to my husband and I and got all the details. She knew timing was a concern and we found out I was in the perfect timing of the month to start test immediately. Any other doctor could of just did our consult and sent us on our way but not her. Dr Mansfield is amazing.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
She is amazing.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Everyone knew your name and treated you with care and respect
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff are amazing. The all know you name and are willing to anyevery question you have. They are patient and take the time to teach you what you need to know. The will put any fears you have to rest. And the fact that a few of them are successful patients of Dr Mansfield is amazing
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Everyone here is nice. They take the time to know who you are. By the second visit I didn’t even have to tell them my name the just knew who I was. When you call them our email them the response is quick. Sometimes you have been rrach them the first time and don’t have to leave s message.
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9
Age
32 - 34
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IUI, 2 IVF, 2 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS, Poor Egg Quality, Uterine Fibroids
9
She [Dr. Christine Mansfield] is a very thorough and truly has the patient and their situation in mind. She also tries to be very available for her patients. Occasionally, she is not able to spend a great amount of time during routine scans and will sometimes have to keep the visit short...Make sure you have all your questions prior to your appointment written down. She will take the time to discuss each one...They are also very flexible with your schedule and many times will work around your schedule for appointments
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Age
32 - 34
Treated
2015 - 2017
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Latino
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Nurse or HC Services
Order & Number of Docs Seen
2nd of 2 Docs
Treatment
1 IUI, 2 IVF, 2 Embryo Freezing
Diagnosis
Anovulation, PCOS, Poor Egg Quality, Uterine Fibroids
9
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
She is a very thorough and truly has the patient and their situation in mind. She also tries to be very available for her patients. Occasionally, she is not able to spend a great amount of time during routine scans and will sometimes have to keep the visit short
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Make sure you have all your questions prior to your appointment written down. She will take the time to discuss each one
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Everyone at the clinic knows you by first name basis. They are also very flexible with your schedule and many times will work around your schedule for appointments
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Most of the nursing staff has gone through some form of treatment. They truly understand what a patient is going through is all aspects, financially, emotionally, physically. They also get to know you as a human being and not just a number
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
The clinic is very clean, and well orgnanized. One suggestion would be to make sure you ask the nurse or MA what room you will be in for consultation. Sometimes they forget to tell you after you are done in the exam room where to go.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
IVF with PGS is 5500 and each additional embryo after 8 is $350.
FET $1500
Medications range from 3-4000
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Her approach is definitely individually based. However, if the environment, grading, and quality are good she would recommend single due to risks associated with multiple gestation pregnancies
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10
Age
28 - 29
Treated
2014 - 2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
Dr. Mansfield was very good at providing my husband and I information regarding our treatment. She made us feel comfortable throughout the treatment. She was always willing to answer our questions and guide us through the process...We just loved Dr. Mansfield, she was very positive and informative. We were very blessed to work with her...
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Age
28 - 29
Treated
2014 - 2015
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Native American
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI
Diagnosis
PCOS
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
We just loved Dr. Mansfield, she was very positive and informative. We were very blessed to work with her.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield was very good at providing my husband and I information regarding our treatment. She made us feel comfortable throughout the treatment. She was always willing to answer our questions and guide us through the process.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
After using clomid without being monitored at my OBGYN, Dr. Mansfield felt that we should try clomid monitored with an IUI and after 2 rounds, we have been blessed with a little one.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
The nursing staff always showed compassion while we were completing treatment. The nursing staff always returned phone calls with answers to my questions quickly and they shared in our excitement when we had success. During my pregnancy Frances would call to check up on my family and my pregnancy.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
I loved how when I called I always was able to talk to someone easily. I was always greeted with a smile and everyone I meet was friendly.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
I paid one cost for the entire cycle of my IUI, this was helpful because I knew nothing was going to pop up and cost more.
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10
Age
31
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
IVF
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
10
She [Dr. Mansfield] explained my options so that myself and my husband could understand. She allowed us to ask any and all questions, and didn’t make us feel silly for asking. She made sure to look over all test results and showed us everything, ultrasounds, blood work, etc... She took the time to read my history, medical records and charts before meeting with me. It showed that she truly cares!... She will answer everything as she has gone through the process herself.
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Age
31
Treated
2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
IVF
Diagnosis
Tubal Blockage
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
She explained my options so that myself and my husband could understand. She allowed us to ask any and all questions, and didn’t make us feel silly for asking. She made sure to look over all test results and showed us everything, ultrasounds, blood work, etc
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Ask her anything. She will answer everything as she has gone through the process herself.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
She took the time to read my history, medical records and charts before meeting with me. It showed that she truly cares!
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
So thoughtful and attentive. I almost passed out when having blood taken and they made sure I got water and was ok before I even left the room.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
It sometimes takes them a while to answer the phone or return messages.
The IVF schedulers are so great, always available to answer questions via email or phone. No matter how silly you think the question is.
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10
Age
43 - 44
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI, IVF, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
Dr Mansfield was willing to listen to my concerns and adjust my treatment plan based on my well researched requests. She is very thorough and willing to listen to new ideas. I felt very taken care of... Only did FETs - they do a bcp/ short lupron/ estrogen pill FET which I altered a couple of times- no bcp, 2nd time no lupron... Dr Mansfield is so kind and yet treated me like an educated adult. I felt very comfortable with her
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Age
43 - 44
Treated
2017 - 2018
Success with this Doc
No
Race
European
Income
$100K - $199K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
5th of 5 Docs
Treatment
2 IUI, IVF, Donor Eggs
Diagnosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Unexplained
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr Mansfield was willing to listen to my concerns and adjust my treatment plan based on my well researched requests. She is very thorough and willing to listen to new ideas. I felt very taken care of.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Ask lots of questions - she can give you the reasoning behind her decisions
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr Mansfield is so kind and yet treated me like an educated adult. I felt very comfortable with her
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
Only did FETs - they do a bcp/ short lupron/ estrogen pill FET which I altered a couple of times- no bcp, 2nd time no lupron.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Jen)
Jen was a great and quick email contact -my primary method of communication. She also did a good job of making sure all of my intensive paperwork got where it was supposed to go.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Only did FETs - but felt very comfortable there. It’s a small clinic and you will get a lot of personal attention. The only drawback to that is that they aren’t open on weekend so this limits some treatment options I feel.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
FET without monitoring was $1800
Not sure of any other costs...
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
I did two double ETs - but have multiple pregnancy losses and implantation failure. She is flexible.
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5
Age
30
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
No
Treatment
2 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
5
Dr. Mansfield has excellent bedside manner however I felt sh[e] was always in a hurry to get yo the next patient... I [didn't] feel an urgency to help us with our inability to get pregnant.
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Age
30
Treated
2015
Success with this Doc
No
Race
Prefer not to answer
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
Teacher
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
2 IUI, Donor Sperm
Diagnosis
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
5
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
I ddint feel an urgency to help us with our inability to get pregnant. After 2 failed iui she wanted to talk about ivf. That's a big jump. I am not in full understanding why we aren't getting pregnant and what I can do or take for myself for better results.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
You need to call and follow up to get all the information you need. The office is way too busy and sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Dr. Mansfield has excellent bedside manner however I felt shr was always in a hurry to get yo the next patient. Our first IUI she left the room and said she would meet us outside, we came.out and waited and a staff member let us know she was already with a new patient and we could leave. It would have been nice to have a conclusion to our appointment.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: Frances)
I had to call many time to get results. They weren't often called in on a timely manner.
What specific things went wrong at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
- Failed to call with results
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10
Age
23 - 26
Treated
2015 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS, Tubal Blockage, Unexplained
10
I have nothing but great things to say she [Dr. Christine Mansfield] is always happy and smiling and gives the best advice and info makes me feel positive and anytime I leave I never question the process I would never go to another RE she is one of the best and I dont see any weakness she is Perfect.... We did some testing blood work ultrasounds did the hcg to look at my tubes they were both blocked my obgyn removed my tubes then we went back to the IVF process once we had the money to move forward
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Age
23 - 26
Treated
2015 - 2018
Success with this Doc
?
Race
Latino
Income
$0 - $49K
Occupation
Sales Representative
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF
Diagnosis
PCOS, Tubal Blockage, Unexplained
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
I have nothing but great things to say she is always happy and smiling and gives the best advice and info makes me feel positive and anytime I leave I never question the process I would never go to another RE she is one of the best and I dont see any weakness she is Perfect
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Just take a deep breath relax and know that you are in the best hands she is the most genuine person and the sweetest person
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
I love this office The Dr. Is AMAZING & she sets the best example for her staff to follow I love going to the dr. Because I'm treated so well and called by name these girls are truly great at what they do
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
We did some testing blood work ultrasounds did the hcg to look at my tubes they were both blocked my obgyn removed my tubes then we went back to the IVF process once we had the money to move forward
Describe your experience with your nurse at Arizona Reproductive Institute. (Assigned nurse: My 2 IVF NURSES ARE Sonca and Leah )
Amazing! I couldn't ask for a better Nurse leah and sonca are just great
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Just trust that they know what they are doing they communicate so well they are very understanding and will be willing to answer any questions. The dr. Is most amazing soul you can tell how much her and her staff loves what they do and you won't regret it the price is great for the service they provide
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
Yes I was given the information and completely agreed with the protocol risks and chances of success
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10
Age
25
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Other
10
Christine Mansfield is an incredible doctor. She was so clear and I understood everything that was going on. I had complete trust in her the entire process...I went to Christine Mansfield with Stage 4 endometriosis. At our first appt I knew immediately she was the right doctor for me. She agreed ivf would be the right steps to take to become pregnant. She checked my uterus first and I’m glad she did because she later removed 20 plus uterine polyps. I because pregnant with twins on my first try.
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Age
25
Treated
2016
Success with this Doc
Yes
Race
Latino
Income
$50K - $99K
Occupation
—
Order & Number of Docs Seen
1 Doc Seen
Treatment
1 IVF, 1 Egg Freezing
Diagnosis
Other
10
How was your experience with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
I went to Christine Mansfield with Stage 4 endometriosis. At our first appt I knew immediately she was the right doctor for me. She agreed ivf would be the right steps to take to become pregnant. She checked my uterus first and I’m glad she did because she later removed 20 plus uterine polyps. I because pregnant with twins on my first try.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Ivf is hard financially, emotionally and physically. But Christine Mansfield is the best reproductive doctor in Tucson.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute?
Christine Mansfield is an incredible doctor. She was so clear and I understood everything that was going on. I had complete trust in her the entire process.
Describe the protocols Christine Mansfield used in your cycles at Arizona Reproductive Institute and their degree of success.
I don’t understand this question or know how to answer it
Describe your experience with the nursing staff.
Great. Taught me how to do the medications and I was able to call with any questions.
Describe your experience with Arizona Reproductive Institute.
The clinic was so nice, updated and modern. I felt they were up to date with the technology. They even had an operating room where they removed my polyps in the same clinic. Also a blood drawing room. I have no weaknesses to say about the clinic.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Christine Mansfield at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
My bill was around $14,000. That included the polyps removal surgery.
Medications were around $3,000 but they helped me apply for a program and I got 50% off.
Describe Christine Mansfield's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Arizona Reproductive Institute.
We transferred 2 and I got twins. I understood the possibility and chances of having twins and I was fine with them.
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