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2022 - 2023, Successful
Dr Hancock listened to all of my concerns and always had an answer to back up my questions, with scientific data to support it. Being diagnosed with unexplained infertility was difficult and caused me to constantly self-diagnose, but Dr. Hancock never made me feel crazy or invalidated...provided me with evidence-based explanations when needed. She was compassionate, but also to the point. She made it a point to always see me at every appointment.
RUN, don't walk to Spring Fertility and book an appointment with Dr. Hancock! She is the most down-to earth, compassionate doctor I have seen. She will truly care about you and your fertility goals, and she will do what needs to be done to get things done...Spring's clinic doesn't make you feel like you're about to embark on the most difficult journey, instead it makes you feel a sense of calm. It is clean, and inviting; the front desk staff are kind and welcoming. For how often you are at the clinic, the atmosphere becomes very important!
How was your experience with Kolbe Hancock at Spring Fertility New York?
Dr. Hancock is the best doctor I have ever had, hands down. Going through fertility treatments is a process, and it's so important you choose and stick with a doctor that you trust to have your best interests at hand. Dr. Hancock always reassured me when I was feeling negative, and always provided me with evidence-based explanations when needed. She was compassionate, but also to the point. She made it a point to always see me at every appointment. Even when I was told on the off chance she was in a procedure and I may have to see a different doctor, she came running to squeeze me in. I tell my husband all the time that I wish I could be best friends with her. I feel truly lucky to have had such an amazing doctor to go through one of the hardest things I have experienced in life thus far.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kolbe Hancock at Spring Fertility New York?
RUN, don't walk to Spring Fertility and book an appointment with Dr. Hancock! She is the most down-to earth, compassionate doctor I have seen. She will truly care about you and your fertility goals, and she will do what needs to be done to get things done!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kolbe Hancock at Spring Fertility New York?
Dr Hancock listened to all of my concerns and always had an answer to back up my questions, with scientific data to support it. Being diagnosed with unexplained infertility was difficult and caused me to constantly self-diagnose, but Dr. Hancock never made me feel crazy or invalidated.
Describe the protocols Kolbe Hancock used in your cycles at Spring Fertility New York and their degree of success.
I did 4 IUIs, 1 egg retrieval, and 2 frozen embryo transfers with Dr. Hancock. All my testing came back normal, so I was diagnosed with unexplained infertility. Dr. Hancock explained my treatment options, and due to insurance, I needed to start with IUI before I could move on to IVF. I received my first positive pregnancy test after my first IUI, sadly that ended in a chemical. Dr. Hancock reassured me by saying that while upsetting, this is actually a good thing because it shows my body can get pregnant. I was very optimistic going into my second IUI, however, that one and the next 2 also failed. It was then time to move on to IVF. Going into IVF I was terrified, but what made me feel better was Dr. Hancock's demeanor. She sat down with us for over an hour via zoom, and answered any and all questions that my husband and I had. She was so knowledgeable about the whole process, and left us feeling ready for this next step, now knowing what to expect. My egg retrieval went amazing. We retrieved 21 eggs, 19 mature, 18 fertilized, and 13 made it to blastocysts. With PGTA testing we were left with 12 embryos and were beyond excited. Then came our first transfer, we used a modified natural protocol, one that Dr. Hancock strongly supports; and since my hormones are all normal and I ovulate normally, it was a good option for me. All went smoothly for the first transfer, however the embryo did not stick. Obviously devastated and confused, Dr. Hancock listened to my concerns (unexplained infertility). While ERA testing is not something they usually recommend after 1 failed transfer, she was willing to do it for me if I really wanted. After speaking with my husband, we decided to forgo it, and proceed with our second transfer instead, with the notion that we would do all the testing needed if this transfer failed. Luckily, we did not need to go there, as our second transfer was successful! We are still in the early stages of pregnancy, but we feel very hopeful and we couldn't have done it without Dr. Hancock.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Spring Fertility New York. (Assigned nurse: Kris)
I have nothing bad to say about nurse Kris, and the entire care team at Spring. Nurse Kris is the kindest person I have ever met. Her voice is soft, and she is very articulate. She explains all directions thoroughly, and is always available to answer questions. Insurance claims and getting medications approved by pharmacies were sometimes a urgent matter and Kris worked so incredibly hard to make sure I got everything I needed, when I needed it, so that nothing was delayed. She is the true superhero behind the scenes. BEST. NURSE. EVER.
Describe your experience with Spring Fertility New York.
When showing photos of Spring's clinic to friends the first thing they say is 'boujie' .. and that's exactly right. Walking into Spring's clinic doesn't make you feel like you're about to embark on the most difficult journey, instead it makes you feel a sense of calm. It is clean, and inviting; the front desk staff are kind and welcoming. For how often you are at the clinic, the atmosphere becomes very important!
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Spring Fertility New York.
One of the best parts of Spring, was their convenient scheduling. I work in a school, therefore I have very limited flexibility when it comes to appointments. Spring ALWAYS made it work for my schedule, whether it was 7am appointments, or random appointment times during the day, I was never stressed when scheduling. In addition, I never waited more than 5 minutes for an appointment. This took me by surprise when I first started going to spring, as I am used to waiting 10-20 min at minimum at all Dr appointments- not Spring. There are always people in and out, but you will never see the waiting room completely full. This is such an important aspect when seeking out a fertility clinic.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kolbe Hancock at Spring Fertility New York.
Spring fertility took my insurance. The only outside costs I paid were co-pays ($30), medication co-pays (varied between $2-$50), and ICSI (3K), embryo biopsy (3k), PGT testing ($300 per embryo). These were not covered by my insurance as we did not have male factor infertility or a history of miscarriages.