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2023, Successful
Dr. Sundheimer is amazing as a physician. She is knowledgeable and passionate. She has probably figured me out in terms of my plans during IVF. She has been hands on and highly involved during this whole process. And things get done very quickly. She’s super awesome and cool to talk to and she has great bedside manners. She has an amazing story of her motivation for helping people going through infertility. I look for not only the credentials, but the passion. Dealing with me and my emotions and worry through the process, I felt at ease talking with her and her team. Communication is important and Dr. Sundheimer has been stellar. Really love her enthusiasm and reminders of even the “little wins”.
The [Kindbody - Los Angeles] staff are fantastic, so friendly and nice from phlebotomy to front desk to sonographers and nurse and every doc is amazing...great with after hours line and text! The portal keeps everything up to date with resources, test/lab results, chats, billing, etc. the clinics are so chic and inviting even for procedures...I am a fan of the communication - it’s in person, on zoom, on the phone, and portal messaging.
How was your experience with Lauren Sundheimer at Kindbody - Los Angeles?
Dr. Sundheimer is amazing as a physician. She is knowledgeable and passionate. She has probably figured me out in terms of my plans during IVF. She has been hands on and highly involved during this whole process. And things get done very quickly. She’s super awesome and cool to talk to and she has great bedside manners. She has an amazing story of her motivation for helping people going through infertility. I look for not only the credentials, but the passion. Dealing with me and my emotions and worry through the process, I felt at ease talking with her and her team. Communication is important and Dr. Sundheimer has been stellar. Really love her enthusiasm and reminders of even the “little wins”.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lauren Sundheimer at Kindbody - Los Angeles?
Everyone coming in should come up with a plan A and B of what they want like goals (how many children, gender, age to have children etc). Dr. Sundheimer works with you in those goals and give some stats to expect. She is also open and does not just give you a one way answer or just the plan. Instead, she will ask you your thoughts and what route you want to do.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lauren Sundheimer at Kindbody - Los Angeles?
Dr. Sundheimer had checked in often, and even calling and zooming. She sent me messages in the portal right after retrievals and I can just tell she cares. Shoutout to her colleagues and team because it’s been amazing. One of the best healthcare I have had!
Describe the protocols Lauren Sundheimer used in your cycles at Kindbody - Los Angeles and their degree of success.
IUI - standard I think, clomid PO and then Ovidrel trigger. Negative pregnancy.
IVF egg retrieval #1: Menopur and Follistim for stimulation, Novarel and Lupron to trigger -6 eggs, 4 fertilized, 2 genetically great embryos.
Egg retrieval #2: same but add on Omnitrope for egg quality (added a bunch of supplements: CoQ10 (taking ubiquinol) 600 mg daily. 7 eggs, 5 fertilized, 2 embryos that had genetic abnormalities.
Egg retrieval #3: same as #2, added additional Ganirelix for twice a day since cycle ran longer - added magnesium threonate supplement on own. 7 eggs and 5 fertilized, 3 embryos - one euploid, two aneuploid. Cabergoline - for potential OHSS because estradiol levels went above 4k.
Egg retrieval #4: same as #3, and cycle ran even longer, added NAD+ supplement recommended by Dr. Sundheimer. Just had egg retrieval - 11 eggs, 8 successful fertilization pending PGT-A.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Kindbody - Los Angeles. (Assigned nurse: Aphril )
First, amazing staff as a whole including after hours. On occasion communicated with Sally, main nurse is Aphril. Superb care. You can tell they care and thankful they gave me my Ganirelix injections and Aphril is so on top of communicating my plans and instructions are clear. When she sent on vacation, I honestly was so glad when she came back because she knows my history and works well with her team and Dr. Sundheimer. She sounds compassionate and very easy to talk to and feels comfortable to ask questions. She earned a raise!!
Describe your experience with Kindbody - Los Angeles.
I am a fan of the communication - it’s in person, on zoom, on the phone, and portal messaging. Also great with after hours line and text! The portal keeps everything up to date with resources, test/lab results, chats, billing, etc. the clinics are so chic and inviting even for procedures. The staff are fantastic, so friendly and nice from phlebotomy to front desk to sonographers and nurse and every doc is amazing! They are top notch experts based on my research of their backgrounds. But they are so humble and are professional while having on chic clothing. The distances can be far but it’s our choice as patients. Weakness: not within my health plan but I still chose them because other places didn’t seem a good fit. They do packages which is nice and I hear very comparable to other places. I see all their videos on YouTube and are have tik tok etc. They care to bring awareness and knowledge. Also omg the support groups are excellent with Tonya Woods. I needed this during the whole process and it’s included! I’m sure I am forgetting as I review but will add more later. The nature of IVF is complicated. Good communication and coordination is key. Oh and they have two specialty pharmacies that work well for me. MDR IS THE BEST :)
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lauren Sundheimer at Kindbody - Los Angeles.
Prob $100k but I have loans
Describe Lauren Sundheimer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kindbody - Los Angeles.
I think single is preference