Erin Lewis

My one of doctors strengths is that she recognized that she needed to adjust treatment after I failed one cycle and was really disappointed, she also was super positive about the possibilities regardless of how bleak things seemed to be. The only thing I’m sad about is that she is no longer with the clinic I started with because I would love for her to complete my next transfer.

Don’t relay solely on the doctors. Do your research and discuss everything with Dr. Lewis. It’s a partnership.

I went through a pretty normal round initially but the dosage was adjusted in my second round as to not be so aggressive with stimulating my follicles and as a result I got better quality embryos the second time. Additionally, I had my uterine lining tested to confirm the optimal time for transfer after trigger. Which to me was a game changer and the reason I even have my daughter.

My coat was about 30 thousand dollars for two treatments including medications

Initially I was kind of upset that Dr. Lewis recommended to transfer one embryo but I’m glad I listened because I could’ve only ended up with 1 embryo left instead of two.

Dr. Lewis was exceptional. I feel so fortunate to have had her. From day one, she was upfront with me about my options -- she was both candid and hopeful, and didn't beat around the bush to help me achieve my goals. I appreciated her disposition -- I'm a facts kind of gal, and that's what she gave me.

Please choose her.

I have PCOS and we decided on IVF for me upfront. The only other option was injectables, but the risk of multiples was much higher and I wasn't interested in that. I was on birth control for 3 weeks before starting my stim meds; did the stim meds for about 12 days, going in every other day for monitoring; and then a retrieval. I was expecting ~ 15-20 eggs retrieved; however, I didn't respond well to the trigger shot. Dr. Lewis chose the trigger shot because I was at higher risk of OHSS (very dangerous) due to PCOS and this one was less intense. I was disappointed to have only had 9 eggs retrieved, but it seems the other eggs were just poor quality and never released from the follicles. But, it's quality over quantity and I ended up with 3 PGS-tested embryos and no major side effects from the retrieval. I took a few weeks break and then started treatment again to prep for the implantation. I took a combination of estradiol orally and vaginally and then continued it just orally while starting vaginal progesterone and the progesterone in oil shots ~ 6 days before my transfer. 9 days later I found out I was pregnant, and I am now 26 weeks along. I continued on the progesterone until ~ week 10.

My insurance covered 100% of my treatment, but I believe IVF would have been ~ $15,000

It wasn't even question that we would only do one.

As mentioned before, from day 1 she made us feel comfortable. She is very kind and thorough when explaining things to us. Things are never rushed when its your time with her. Very easy to talk too!!! Helps you make hard decisions in terms of providing clarity.

Enjoy! She's great!

After my egg retrieval on May 2018 I was released to go home. The nurse in charge of me kept saying I was pale but let me go anyways. On our 3 hour drive back home we stopped mid way to use the bathroom. I was laying in the back seat the whole time since I left the clinic. The minute I got up I nearly fainted and started sweating profusely! My husband called the clinic and the doctor who did my egg retrieval recommended I go to the nearest ER. Turns out I was bleeding internally...my ovaries never cauterized not sure if that is the right term. The OB doctor in charge discussed emergency exploratory surgery to stop the bleeding. Dr. Erin Lewis immediately made contact with the hospital and soon after I got my own room. She was in contact with the OB on staff and recommended we leave me as is and wait it out a bit as sometimes these things happen after egg retrieval. She also called my husband and explained what was happening and what the next step was. She also called and checked on me a few times over that weekend and gave me her cell number to call or text if I needed. She was always very involved through out the entire process and we appreciated that so much!

Monitoring was my only issue with this clinic. Because we drove from so far away the appointments had to be early to avoid traffic or sometimes they scheduled me late. I understand they had to do daily monitoring but I wish it could've been done somewhere else close to home. Luckily, some of those days also fell on weekends and that was nice. Some of the ladies doing the ultrasounds were a little rough and I voiced that to someone.

We had insurance coverage with this cycle. Out of pocket costs with the clinic alone was maybe $3,500...not completely sure. All other costs and fees were associated with labs and meds etc...

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I felt very confident in the care of Dr. Lewis. She was empathetic but not too much so. I did an egg retrieval with her (which was very successful in number of eggs retrieved) and fertilized many embryos successfully. I always understood my options and fertility treatment plan.

Expect Dr. Lewis to be very on top of your treatment plan. She is sensitive and you can call her whenever you need and ask her many questions. She is a younger doctor so expect that but she is highly qualified and eligible in my experience.

We went through 4 rounds of clomid. Then we did one IUI where I ended up being hyper stimulated so could not proceed with IUI. From there we started IVF. My first transfer was successful but ended in a miscarriage at 8 weeks. My second was not successful. We have another 6 embryos to transfer.

We elected an Attain program (a private company they partner with for eligible people). We elected a two egg retrieval cycle program. This cost us a flat fee of $25k without medicine. The medicine after one egg retrieval, one IUI, and two transfers cost us estimated $10k. My cycles were abnormally long and the medicine was more expensive (so I have been told by friends, doctors, etc.).

RSC of the Bay Area, my fertility treatment center, has a solid policy on eSET.

Dr. Lewis is an expert. She is warm, kind in her treatment and highly experienced in her field. She explained every step in the IVF process and we immediately trusted her. I highly recommend her to anyone who is starting IVF treatments.

Ask as many questions as you can think of. Dr. Lewis knows the research.

IVF with Genetic testing

26k-30k

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Only had a consult with Dr. Lewis so far, but she was very nice, informative, make us feel comfortable about starting the process with her & RSC. She never made us feel rushed or uncomfortable in conversation.

Just be yourself, be honest, and ask questions.

No treatment yet, but she recommending IVF with PGS.

$340 out of pocket initial cost.