Kathleen Hoeger

I had decided to get a second opinion and scheduled an appt with Dr. Hoeger before deciding to proceed with IVF. She was realistic about our options and chances. She took her time with us and she talked about the differences between her clinic (larger/sees more ppl) vs our previous clinic that was much smaller. She was professional and I honestly feel like I have had more compassion and attention at this clinic that 'sees more ppl' than our previous one. I didn't know what to expect during that consultation but both my husband and I were immediately ready to continue with Dr. Hoeger by the end of our meeting. We switched clinics that day and while I'm still waiting to continue treatment, I feel confident in my decision and thankful we decided to get that original second opinion.

She is willing to take her time with you and answer any/all questions. I would recommend writing down all your questions prior to meeting and bringing a notepad to write down answers.

We are currently awaiting to start treatment for IVF. Prior to starting we both had full work ups including bloodwork, genetic testing, sperm analysis, HSG, SSH, day 3 hormones. We are being recommended to use IVF with ICSI.

All costs are clearly listed on their website. $6500 Includes 1 oocyte retrieval and up to 2 transfers (one fresh transfer and one frozen transfer, or 2 frozen transfers). Subsequent Cycles $4300 Includes 1 oocyte retrieval and 1 transfer (either fresh or frozen), plus any unused transfer from cycle #1. My medicine costs were estimated at $3900. Embryo Storage First full year of storage: $300 per year that is prorated. Single Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycle (FET) $2500. Cryopreservation of embryos ($650).

Our Dr. recommends, based on our age and situation, to transfer a single embryo for the safest, healthiest pregnancy.

She is incredibly knowledable, always one step ahead and ready to answer whatever questions I had. I feel very cared for and like she is honest without being rude. I wish her schedule wasn't so busy and I could get in for consultations more quickly though.

Let her take the lead. Don't stress too much about what ifs and what's next. She tells you what you need to know when you need to know it

Started with clomid and ovidrel to help me grow eggs and ovulate, combined with IUIs cycles to maximize the chances of conception. No success so moved on to injectables. More eggs and better quality. I also take steroids. Diagnosed with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and the steroids power my androgen levels. Steroids also reduce risk of miscarriage. I take endometrin 3 x day to lengthen my cycle to increase chances of implantation. Recurrent miscarriage led to testing and found I have blood clotting disorder so I also take lovenox shots for an anticoagulant.

I have a $40 copay for every visit. I do not know pre insurance costs