Fangyin Meng

Dr. Meng is very attentive to the patient's needs and always patient's best interests first. We discussed treatment options and pro and cons for ICSI and frozen embryos and etc. Dr. Meng's professional knowledge base seems to be up to date. I like the fact she doesn't use phrases like "that's how we do things" but rather explains her recommendations with research findings in the fields. She's never shy to share her two cents even on personal choices (gender selections, when to transfer) and of course professional recommendations on single embryo transfer vs. two. She always greets patients with smiles and a cautiously optimistic attitude. From there I know she's having everything under control and I'm in good hands.

Get your questions prepared and she always welcomes challenging questions. Don't expect the doctor will tell you "yes, you'll be successful no matter what" but rather walk through the specific steps with Dr. Meng that will take you to a better result.

I know I'd do IVF to begin with as I've had consultations and prelim checkups from other clinics. So the treatment strategy was simple for me and just followed instructions when I had my period. I started with Menopur and Gonal-F on CD 3 and minor dosage adjustments with FSH and E2 levels. Since I had PCOS but not severe, Dr. Meng was carefully dosing my medications and closely monitoring my E2 level to not overly stimulate my ovaries. Cetrotide from CD6 and trigger with HCG and Lupron. No surprise no drama and everything went smoothly with egg retrieval. The transfer was also very smooth. I let the clinic know when I had my period and made the appointment to come in for an ultrasound then use letrozole for 5 days to control egg growth (otherwise, with my PCOS condition, eggs are growing slow and/or all over the place).

Professional fee for monitoring and procedures is separate for lab-related fees. Egg retrieval cycle including ICSI, and a set number of PGT testings for all developed blasts is slightly under 20K early 2021, and my Rx was about 3K. The transfer cycle totaled 4K ish including medication.

Dr always recommends one at a time for my case since I have no prior miscarriage or failed transfer. She explained various increased risk factors for multiples and based on my age (not in a huge rush of having many babies), Dr. Meng encouraged me to stay with one and make sure it's PGT tested for better success rate.

Dr Meng was incredibly empathetic and caring throughout my entire journey. They understood how stressful and emotional it can be to go through IVF treatment, and they made sure to provide emotional support every step of the way. Their kind words and encouragement made me feel like they truly cared about my well-being. And My She took the time to get to know me and my specific needs. They developed a personalized treatment plan that was tailored to my individual circumstances, which made me feel like they were invested in my success.

Choose Dr. Meng, she will be a decision you will not regret.

Dr. Meng does not recommend 2 embryo, but if you want, she can still accommodate your needs.

Dr. Meng has a combined background in science and practice. She provided a presentation about principle and risk assessment during our first consultation. Her first meet was impressed me and my husband. She beyonds our expectations. We decided to move forward with her team quickly. The treatment protocol is optimal to my body response. I'm extremely satisfied to have Dr. Meng take care of my situation. Further, her nurses are nice and lovely in instruction of doing homecare. Isabella was very helpful and quick-responsive in paperwork. Overall, the experience that I had with Dr. Meng is fantastic and fortunate that I had this year. Thanks Dr. Meng and the team

Identify your needs, your situation, and your budgets. Ask specific questions to coordinate well with Dr. Meng to find out the best treatment protocol for your body

I took Letrazole, measured follicle sizes (above 18mm), trigger shot (Pregnyl 5000U) and back-to-back IUIs

Medications (covered by my insurance) IUI (full cycle with several ultrasounds to monitor before and after) Bloodworks (covered by my insurance)

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Dr. Meng pays close attention to her patients. I had about 5 times V ultrasound and blood test before egg retrieval. Every time after the lab test, she would call me personally to adjust my medicine dosage. She performed the V ultrasound herself to closely monitor the follicle growth. I've never seen any doctor that is so diligent in Orange County area. She answered all my questions whenever I call her or text her on WeChat. I kept talking to her on daily basis, which really helped to ease my anxiety. She would even answer your silly questions that's out of her job scope. She is very generous with her time even though she has a busy schedule. She is special because she cares from the bottom of her heart, she always goes out of her way to help people. I'm 31, I retrieved 10 eggs, 8 fertilized, 6 turned into blastocysts. I'm happy with the result, I think it's largely due to her care and the embryo lab.

Just trust her and ask her anything that would make you feel ease. I used WeChat to talk to her during the process for simple questions. You are welcome to do that, but of course respect her time as well. Also, try to change your diet to low-carb high protein, and exercise a lot before you start this whole journey, not only because that can help with egg quality, but also because you won't be able to exercise for almost a month.

Dr. Meng used Lezetrol to reduce my E2 level. I use menopur 75uint in the morning and ganol F at night, which changes from 100units to 200units. She would basically change my dosage after every lab test, which is almost every other day after day 4. I had my trigger shot on day 10. This varies a lot among patients. That's why you need a doctor that cares.

the whole IVF cost is about 17k plus medicine.That includes doctors cost and embryo lab cost. which is about the same as other Orange County clinics. Dr. Meng also went out her way to help me to save money because I am a cancer patient. Embryo lab cost is about 12.5k, 10k if without PGT-A testing.

Dr. Meng is a great doctor! Before I knew her, I have miscarried lots of times and I lost confidence to have a baby. I chose her because on the one hand, she has a strong background and I read all her reviews that showed she is a wonderful doctor; on the other hand, she is bilingual that she can speak Mandarin and English. I know it would be a very complicated process to have an IVF baby, smooth communication with the IVF doctor is the key. Over the past year, Dr. Meng tried different ways to help me make my dream come true-- have a baby girl. For sure it was very challenging because I am very old at 43 years old, and my body situation is not good for the baby. Dr.Meng always encouraged me and showed her strong confidence. Now, I successfully got pregnant and it looks very well. The HCG level is wonderful and the Ultrasound test is great at present. It has been 3 weeks since I got embryo transferred. I graduated successfully from her. Now I have been keeping on doing regular tests with my gynecologist. It was such an amazing journey with Dr. Meng. Many thanks to Dr.Meng and her team for their great job and professional service. I am so lucky to meet Dr. Meng in my life. Thank you, Dr.Meng, you brought new hope to me. I will highly recommend Dr.Meng to those people who are suffering the same pains as me. Good luck to you.

so far so good.

I found Dr. Meng by friend's recommendation, and I already had several failed cycles with my local doctors. Dr. Meng explained everything and designed my personalized plan. The treatment was not that smooth at the beginning. Dr. Meng adjusted accordingly. I am so lucky that I got pregnant with the first try.

She should market herself and her clinic more to make more patients benefit from her wonderful knowledge and clinical skills.

I requested to transfer 2 embryos several times, Dr. Meng said no and explained to me the reason. At that time, I still felt my body can carry twins. The reality is, Dr. Meng is absolutely right, and I am not a good candidate for twins, and luckily, I am with singleton now, which makes my risk much lower. I really appreciate her professional judgement.

Dr. Meng is warm, caring, and knowledgeable. I know I'm in good hands when I first met her. Not only did she explain my fertility options, but she also told me how to manage my body and health with my condition in a long run. Without hesitation, I started my first IUI round with her after the first appointment. During the course of the IUI cycle, she and her office were always easy to reach and she'd answer all my questions within a few hours even on the weekends! And she did IUI for me on the weekends too. I really appreciate that and feel very grateful. I'm successfully conceived in my second cycle of IUI. We are very happy but nervous at the same time. But every time when I go see Dr. Meng, I feel relieved because as I said early I know I'm in good hands. I'd highly recommend Dr. Meng if you are having challenges to conceive.

As a patient with endometriosis and severely degraded ovarian function, I realized that my IVF journey would be very tortuous. However, I was still trapped in the unprecedented despair after the first failed cycle. The completely uncontrollable sense of powerlessness and unknown during the entire cycle made me feel like a guinea pig on the assembly line, accompanied by endless anxiety and confusion about the future. When my husband and I were sitting in doctor's office and asked him what we could do, the doctor said sorry, there's nothing you can do. At that moment, I realized that it was time to change clinic and doctor. In June 2021, my husband saw Dr. Meng's free IVF lecture on the Internet that cleared many of our concerns. After a remote video communication as we lived in the east coast, we firmly believed in choosing Dr. Meng, and immediately started the preliminary work. Dr. Meng is a cheerful and highly thoughtful doctor who can patiently explain highly professional knowledge to patients in easy-to-understand language. I strongly believe that IVF is not just dependent on hormonal drugs, but a complex process that combines physical and psychological states. During the year-long IVF process, I always felt that Dr. Meng put my feelings and needs first. The warm atmosphere made me feel like I became a friend of Dr. Meng and her team. They designed my cycle plan professionally and patiently, relieved my anxiety, answered my confusion, avoided unnecessary waste in drug use to save the expense. I am very grateful to Dr. Meng for suggesting that I add another egg retrieval before implantation, which not only relieves the stress caused by the lack of blastocysts, but also creates the possibility for the second child in the future. Facts have proved that this plan is very suitable for my situation and needs. I would like to thank Dr. Meng, she always sent warm greetings to me when I was confused and vulnerable. It was her excellent professional skills that made this beautiful thing a reality.

Just trust and patience. You will get what you want.

Dr. Meng had all the qualities I needed in a fertility doctor. She was confident, comforting, careful, and patient. She helped me go from feeling hopeless to hopeful. She thoroughly examined my case and even did further research to help me make a well informed decision. She was honest about her expectations throughout the whole process. Even though my case did not seem ideal, she gave me a better outcome than we both expected. I had large endometriomas on both ovaries so we did not expect to get many eggs but she was able to retrieve more than we even discussed.

I would advice anyone going to Dr. Meng to not be afraid to ask her questions and to trust her surgical skills.

Dr. Meng did an egg retrieval procedure. She was monitoring everything thoroughly and was continuously adjusting my medication dosage to get maximum benefits.

Dr. Meng is very smart and caring. She really knows her patients, is willing to talk you through your treatment, and is compassionate in difficult situations. She makes adjustments to treatment as needed based on the current research.

Don't be afraid to ask all your questions.

An egg retrieval cycle cost about $20,000 in total (medications, doctor, and surgery). An FET cycle cost about $5000 in total (medications, doctor, and lab). From my research, these are very fair prices for the area.

Yes, because our embryos were PGT-A tested, Dr. Meng explained to us that transferring a single embryo was appropriate in our case.