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2016 - 2020, Unknown Success
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Dr. Heather Hipp always takes the time to answer any questions and to explain all aspects of treatment...Each visit she sat with us for as long as it took for us to ask any and all questions in order to leave reassured...During stimulation, I was on Menopur in the morning (150iu) and Gonal-F in the evening (300iu) everyday for 10 days...I triggered with Lupron to try and avoid OHSS. I was higher risk for OHSS due to a high AMH
staff of [Emory University Reproductive Center] were compassionate and quick to respond to any questions or concerns...We financed treatment for $14,500 without monitoring or medication. The cost for monitoring and medication brought the cost to well over $20,000...I would tell a new patient not to hold too tight to the first schedule you receive as the cycle can be very unpredictable and the team has to change the approach and protocol as needed
How was your experience with Heather Hipp at Emory University Reproductive Center?
Dr. Hipp has been working with us for many years as we prepared to start our IVF cycle. Each visit she sat with us for as long as it took for us to ask any and all questions in order to leave reassured. She and her team are very quick to respond to portal messages or concerns. Dr. Hipp made it very clear throughout the process that she was invested in obtaining the best possible results for us.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Heather Hipp at Emory University Reproductive Center?
I would advise any patient for any doctor to write down questions as they arise so they do not forget them when they are at appointments.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Heather Hipp at Emory University Reproductive Center?
Dr. Hipp always takes the time to answer any questions and to explain all aspects of treatment. It was evident that she genuinely cares for her patients and for the best possible outcome while also ensuring the mothers health along the way.
Describe the protocols Heather Hipp used in your cycles at Emory University Reproductive Center and their degree of success.
During stimulation, I was on Menopur in the morning (150iu) and Gonal-F in the evening (300iu) everyday for 10 days. Days 5-10 I added Ganirelix (250mcg) midday. I had monitoring about 4 times during stimulation. On the 10th day I took the first of my two-part trigger shot, at 10pm and again at 10am. I triggered with Lupron to try and avoid OHSS. I was higher risk for OHSS due to a high AMH. I also took Cabergoline after retrieval to avoid OHSS as well as an antibiotic for about a week to avoid infection. I was unable to do a fresh embryo transfer so that my body could rest after stimulation.
About a week later, I started Lupron (20 units) daily for about a month to suppress my ovaries. About 2.5 weeks after starting Lupron, I started Estradiol patches. Started with 1 patch every other day and progressively moved up to 4 patches every other day. About 2 weeks after starting patches, I started progesterone in oil (PIO) intramuscular shots in the evening and then also progesterone vaginal pills 3x daily. Six days after starting progesterone, I had my frozen embryo transfer. I am currently 7 weeks and 3 days. I am still on the PIO shots daily, progesterone vaginal pills 3x a day, and 4 Estradiol patches every other day. I will begin tapering off of my medications starting week 8 until week 12.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Emory University Reproductive Center. (Assigned nurse: Ellen and then Mary)
I worked primarily with Ellen and then with Mary for the majority of my IVF cycle. Both were compassionate and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. I have spoken to other members of the nursing team during my treatment and all have been helpful and kind.
Describe your experience with Emory University Reproductive Center.
Everyone I had contact with in the clinic worked quick and efficiently. They were quick to respond to calls and messages. I would tell a new patient not to hold too tight to the first schedule you receive as the cycle can be very unpredictable and the team has to change the approach and protocol as needed.
I expected at my first ultrasound after confirmed positive beta to hear the heartbeat as I was 6 weeks 5 days. I had read that a lot of women at other clinics were able to hear heartbeat around the same time. However, my clinic said that they do not do sound for heartbeat until second trimester which was confusing to me. I was not aware that I would not hear it until that appointment. They did tell me what the heart rate was, though.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Heather Hipp at Emory University Reproductive Center.
We financed treatment for $14,500 without monitoring or medication. The cost for monitoring and medication brought the cost to well over $20,000.
Describe Heather Hipp's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Emory University Reproductive Center.
Due to my age and health, my doctor recommended transferring only one embryo to avoid multiples which can be hard on my health and potentially dangerous to the babies.