Ilana Ressler

Dr. Ressler is very kind and very soft spoken. It always felt like she was trying to be compassionate. I just never felt like a true connection formed. I’m also not sure that the protocols she selected were the right path for us.

It’s important to find a doctor you trust and connect with. Not all doctors personalities are a match.

When doing IUI's we started with Clomid for the first cycle and my lining wasn't as thick as she wanted it to be, so when that cycle didn't work we switched to Letrozole. After that for the next 3 cycles no changes were made. And I had 3 more unsuccessful cycles. When doing IVF, I had a pretty successful retrieval, starting with 23 eggs. For our first transfer we did the standard protocol. Which was unsuccessful. Before the second transfer we were told I should do an ERA test which showed that my first shot of progesterone should be 12 hour earlier. I also had a procedure to dilate my Cervix due to a curve in my uterus that was difficult to navigate during transfers. With all of this, my cycle was still unsuccessful.

Monitoring was fine. Again, just felt like I saw someone different every time

Most was covered by insurance, but some things weren't. Overall we've probably paid close to $10k even though so much was covered.

We were told only 1 embryo would ever be transferred given my age.

Ilana was very thorough and explained all options. I received a follow up email after every appointment summarizing what was discussed. I felt confident in Dr. Ressler's recommendations, though felt that personality wise, she was not super warm.

Ask all your questions!

I had been to a doctor previously who felt that symptoms should be treated, so I was on meds to regulate blood-sugar, even though the levels weren't tested. Ilana Ressler immediately told me to stop the treatment until we determined what the issues were. Once I was tested, she explained that the levels were fine and the meds were unnecessary. Dr ressler prescribed Menopur and then timed intercourse after taking an injection to trigger ovulation. I was monitored daily/every other day while taking Menopur (injections) and she increased amounts based on hormone levels. Thankfully, the cycle was successful and I have a beautiful daughter :)

They took insurance, so I was only billed copays.

Dr. Ressler was very welcoming and out us at ease. She asked relevant questions but also asked other conversational questions as well. She was thorough in explaining potential causes of infertility and didn't question our belief that IVF was the appropriate course of treatment for us. She respected our comments and was very personable and friendly yet still completely professional.

I had a really great experience with Dr. Ressler, and basically I would just advise someone to relax, tell her anything that may be relevant and definitely ask questions if something doesn't make sense to you (for any doctor really).

I have currently only had the initial consultation. Dr. Ressler was very clear and concise in explaining next steps for us, including what diagnostic testing we should do as well as explaining the process of the various treatments, IUI, IVF etc.

I have only completed the consultation so far, which after going through insurance will most likely be around $350. A full IVF cycle was quoted to us for $15,900, and additional diagnostics testing on top of that.