Lynn Davis

I’m not from Seattle, so many appointments were done over the phone in the beginning. I felt really knowledgeable and confident about the IVF process and what I was getting myself into from the start, as she did an excellent job of explaining things. She also coordinated with local medical facilities to do necessary testing (blood work, ultrasounds etc) where I live which was a huge help (otherwise I would have needed to spend more time and therefore money in Seattle). When I first met her in person I had a sense that I was in good hands she explained what the next few days would entail and what to expect with each procedure. I remember telling my husband “I’m really glad she is my doctor, she really seems to care”. Now, although we didn’t get the result we were hoping for, Dr.Davis called to offer her sincere condolences and had come up with a plan to go about things a bit differently next time to hopefully provide a better outcome. That was nice because it was obviously a really heartbreaking time and when you go through all this, well, when it doesn’t work it’s hard not to lose hope, her calling and saying ok we learned from this and we are going to use that information to give you a better chance next time, that was the little glimmer of hope I needed in that time.

I would just say to write down any questions you have so you remember to ask them, she is really good at explaining things, and if there is anything you don’t quite understand just ask and she will make sure to explain it in such a way that you fully understand it

I don’t remember the exact protocol, but I started out taking birth control pills for about 2 weeks. I don’t recall the exact order or combination, but the other medications I used were menapure, gonal-f, and lupron. Then there was a “trigger shot” right before egg retrieval. I believe this was used based on my age circumstances etc. As this was my first round of IVF it was explained to me that it was a good “middle of the road” dosing regimen enough to stimulate good egg production, but hopefully not so much that it would cause hyper stimulation. This all proved to be true, the problem was I began ovulating before the retrieval so some of the healthier or more developed eggs were lost, I had one embryo make it to day 5, which was transferred. Sadly it did not result in pregnancy. Having seen how I reacted to the medications and what all transpired Dr.Davis recomended a different protocol of medications and an earlier retrieval for the next attempt.

I think the actual IVF was around 12 or 13,000 and the medications were about 3,500 but I don’t remember exactly

It was explained to me that if there were only 2 embryos available for transfer that statistically I would have a better chance of conceiving by doing two separate transfers vs doing both at the same time, however we only had one embryo so it was a bit of a non issue in our situation.

Dr Davis was pleasant, but I felt like just another patient. I feel like because we could “only” afford IUIs out of pocket, we weren’t taken as seriously. I only saw Dr Davis twice during our 4 IUIs - once for a consultation and once when they all failed and she recommended IVF. I didn’t even feel like she was my doctor, really. I felt like my nurse was! All communication was done through the nurse. Dr Davis might respond differently to people doing IVF, but for our IUIs I’d say she was pretty much nonexistent, but nice when we did talk to her twice.

Ask about the communication methods so you’re not surprised to be only speaking with the nurse and monitored by the nurse the whole time. Come with your own questions. Know and trust your body. Make sure you aren’t put through a cookie cutter / one size fits all process. Ask “why” for each and every medication. Ask her success rates for IUI with endometriosis.

I’m 30 (was 28 at the time)...My cycle is normal (26 days), ovulate on my own, all hormones came back “normal”, and the only factor known is stage I endometriosis. I was put on Letrozole (Femara) instead of Clomid because of endo. I used Ovidrel for better timing, and progesterone post IUI to help lining if pregnant. For the 4th IUI, they added a low dose of Gonal-f to try to produce more eggs (I think?). I always had 1 mature egg on my own anyways.

I was quoted $17,300.00 for one cycle of IVF. (Out of pocket - our insurance covers $0.) We paid about $1,000 total for each IUI - so $4,000 total. Smaller fees throughout - such as consultation (which I think is like $250), hormone tests, AMH test, final consultation ...etc.

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Dr. Davis is very knowledgeable and provides honest and positive feedback with our treatment, which spanned over several years. She was very respectful of our opinions about our treatment options and what we felt comfortable with. She provided us ample information to make informed decisions as well as statistical information about our success rates, depending on what option we pursued, which was helpful.

write your questions down and do some of your own research to have informative discussions.

-letrozole initially with timed intercourse -letrozole with IUI -combination of menopur 75 IU and Gonal F 450 IU, cetrotide antagonist started on day 5 in the 2nd half of stimulation with lupron trigger for IVF #1&2, I have moderately diminished ovarian reserve with my AMH at low normal for my age -Menopur 150 IU and gonal f 375 IU with cetrotide antagonist with HCG trigger on cycle #3, egg retrieval done at hour 35 instead of 36 due to early ovulation on cycle #2 Don't have much information of drug dosing strategy, but the antagonist protocol was what we did with different dosing on each cycle. No significant change in my stimulation response to this between cycles. I had poor quality eggs with each cycle and had an unexpected early ovulation in cycle #2, so they were only able to retrieve 2 eggs with that cycle because of the early ovulation.

IUI and IVF cycles were out of pocket, payment up front prior to the initiation of the cycle. All inclusive of lab, US and any anesthesia/surgical costs. Multicycle discount provided for additional IVF cycles (10%). Did not participate in Attain or any other multi-cycle program, though this was offered.

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I went in for a consultation to see what treatment options I could move forward with since the last place would not let me do what I wanted. It was IVF only or the highway. I’m so glad I went to go see Dr. Davis. She was very thorough. She explained things that my previous clinic did not. She said she didn’t see why I couldn’t just try letrozole for a few cycles. It didn’t work but I did have a uterine polyp and she said if I wasn’t pregnant then she would recommend to remove it. She didn’t do my surgery but she did call to check on me!

Just like going to any Dr, write your questions down. Definitely go see her if you’re thinking about going to see a fertility doctor.

Dr. Davis started me on 5mg of letrozole right away. When that didn’t produce any eggs, she prescribed 7.5mg. I wanted to take ovidrel just to cover my bases and she agreed and didn’t see any problems with that

The consultation st SRM costs $300 but my insurance actually covered it when i thought it was going to be out of pocket. With insurance each of my ultrasounds were around 9-10$. It was very inexpensive

Dr. Davis is very personable and compassionate and was understanding of my desire to understand the scientific specifics about my treatment plan. She set realistic expectations from the onset. I found her manner reassuring and lacking any evidence to the contrary, I trust her abilities.

Ask questions and self-advocate. There are aspects of my treatment plan that were included, but I only knew that because I asked about them. There might be things you want to explore that aren't offered up by the doctor.

Antagonist protocol with a Lupron trigger (Gonal-F, Menopur, and Cetrotide). This seemed to be the standard protocol and there were only minor adjustments to medications to address data that was only available after the first cycle. Overall results seem to be about as expected. Lupron trigger was to reduce chances for OHSS.

IUI cycles were medicated with only Clomid and ran around $600 per cycle. Egg Retrieval for freezing was a flat $11,950 per cycle excluding medications. PGS was an additional $2,000 for biopsy per cycle and $2,250 to lab (up to 8 samples). Medications ran approximately $5k per cycle. Frozen transfers are quoted at a flat $3,500 per cycle excluding medications. Medications are estimated to be $2,000 per cycle.

Since I brought up PGS testing before IVF treatment started and was clear that we preferred eSET there was little to no discussion on multiple embryo transfer.

Dr. Davis was always very kind and made my husband and I feel comfortable. She answered all of our questions in a way we felt like she was a friend and no question was ever too silly. The same goes for our nurse coordinator, Lindsay Craig. Most of the time I dealt with Lindsay and anytime I needed her she was available whether over the phone or emails. The longest I ever waited for a response was by the end of the day. She was very prompt. My husband and I never felt like we were just a job for Dr Davis or Lindsay. We were people that they cared about. I tell all of my friends who are struggling with infertility to not waste another second and go see Dr. Davis. I think she is an amazing Dr. She wasted no time in coming up with our protocol and when it didn't work the first time she knew just what to do the next time by adding in icsi.

I tell all of my friends who are struggling with infertility to not waste another second and go see Dr. Davis. I think she is an amazing Dr.

Ivf with icsi was 13,000 not including meds. Iui were around 2,000.

I loved having Dr. Davis as our doctor. She is very welcoming and personable, and I really felt like we could ask her anything and that she would explain so that we understood. We saw Dr. Davis at every visit, even if it was just to do labs, that’s how I know she truly cared about her patients.

Have a list of questions so you don’t forget anything. She will give you a lot of information, which is a good thing, but it will ease your mind to have your concerns written out.

For my IVF Cycle: I had a uterine evaluation and sounding, and I started birth control first, and also went to an injection training class. My first medication was 10 units of Luteal Lipton daily, and had a suppression check toward the beginning of the cycle. I started stimulation meds 150 of Gonal F, and 75 of Menopur. I did a home pregnancy test to confirm HCG absorption, and the next day had my egg retrieval. I started progesterone and had a day 5 embryo transfer with two embryos. I continued with Progesterone until I believe 10 weeks of my pregnancy. I carried one baby to full term and delivered a healthy baby boy.

There was usually a wait for monitoring appointments, but no longer than an average doctors appointment. I would say no longer than 20 minute wait, and sometimes it was immediately.

We went through a loan program called Capex MD. I cannot recall the exact amounts since everything was billed there.

Dr. Davis did not make us choose until we were ready. It turns out, we did not make the final decision until the day of the embryo transfer. She was very supportive and did not rush us to decide by a specific time.

I feel like Dr Davis could have done more to treat me as a whole. I had genetic testing done but none of my mutations were considered for any of my treatments. Also I didn’t get responses to my questions in a timely manner. I had questions on next steps for treatment and it took a month for me to get a response, which was very disappointing

Please treat the whole patient and take into account all tests that were performed.

The treatment protocol Dr David followed was logical and made sense. After a few treatments we revisited our plan to see if adjustments were needed, but my husband and I decided to take a mini break before more treatments.

My insurance covers fertility care so the costs weren’t awful. We didn’t go down IVF though

We didn’t have this type of treatment

Her communication, transparency and ability to empathize are her super powers. Weaknesses: I wish I could talk to her more, but I also understand that I am in good care with the nursing staff and they are all very aligned.

Giving a list of lifestyle changes that she recommends would be nice; even if it is just a book she likes. It helps me to keep my mind busy and feel like I’m doing something to help myself and I’d love to be aligned with her vision of what health looks like

A lot. $1000 per IUI $175 per ultrasound $125 per trigger shot

She encourages SET vs DET to reduce complexity in birth. She explained the risks well and I love her conservative but confident approach

Any time we asked to meet with her, we were given a meeting. We could even do a phone call. She fully explained all options to us and was flexible with what we wanted. I’ve heard others say their RE wanted x amount of failed IUIs fbefore IVF or certain thresholds to be met, and she’s never been that way. After 3 failed IUIs she was open to continue doing them with increased medication or go to IVF. Whatever we were comfortable with. I couldn’t be happier she is my doctor.

Get in early. She’s popular!

IVF is $13,500 without meds or FET. IUI was about $650

Dr. Davis is well spoken, kind, compassionate, professional, and smart. She also really wants us to get pregnant, and is so disappointed when we get a negative result. I know that I can always contact Dr. Davis by phone and/or email.

Be proactive. If you have questions, ask them.

Oh goodness, I don't remember. We've had 3 IUIs, 3 IVFs, 1 cancelled IVF due to low response, and 1 FET. We used different protocols for every cycle.

We did a package plan through Attain, Attain IVF Refund 2+ Program in 2016. It was 25,950. Our current cycle of IVF is $13,742.02. I don't remember the cost of the other rounds of IVF.

We only transfer one or two embryos at a time.

Strengths: Kind, compassionate, doesn't seem rushed Weaknesses: Uninformed about alternative treatments (such as Reproductive immunology, anti histamine protocols). Her plan for me after 3 failed attempts was just to "keep trying." She didn't have any new ideas for me

She's very kind and warm. Don't expect her to think outside the box though

We did a eSET transfer of a PGS tested embryo

$3500 for FET

Dr. Davis is very professional and has research to back up her recommendations. However I did not feel like she spent much time reviewing my actual case after our first visit. I had to constantly remind Dr. Davis and her nurse about the details of my situation. I also feel like we were put on a protocol and no efforts were made to adjust it no matter what happened with a cycle. I definitely felt more like a "number" rather than an individual.

Ask a lot of questions and make sure you are comfortable with your plan of care and know exactly what you are planning to do and why.

Egg retrieval freeze all cycle with PGS around $15000

Dr Davis was very clear about our treatment plan and when walking away, there were no doubts or questions. We felt like we could really talk to her and she cared about our feelings and opinion. When I had my IUI, I wished Dr Davis performed the procedure and not the nurse.

Be prepared to have blood draws and possible other diagnostic testing at that first appointment.

The first 2 IUI cycles I was not placed on fertility drugs. Finally the 3rd round I was prescribed fertility drug. Dr. Davis felt that since my hormone levels were fine, she wanted me to be able to conceive on my own with the help of the IUI.

$3500

Dr.Davis was very personable and made me comfortable moving forward with a process that is very complicated. She helped me understand what was going on with my body and how the treatment would progress.

The care she delivered was exceptional.

We are in process of IVF with donor egg.

Specifically calls with Dr. Davis were $200 each

We have specified we want multiple embryo transfer and while they must tell us a singleton is safer they respect our wishes.

We got a beautiful baby boy out of this so I cant complain too much but we did feel as if there was a lack of emotional understanding while going through this process with her. Also we were given the wrong schedule for the doses of the injectable hormones (clerical error by a nurse) which as you can imagine totally freaked us out.

Know that you are getting a great doctor but don't expect any warm and fuzzes she is all business. So if your wife needs a little more emotional support this might be the only area I would take into consideration.

too long ago don't remember

15k for one IVF cycle not including the meds which I believe were another 4-5k

Dr Davis is very friendly and compassionate. She explains everything and takes time to answer questions and listens. Our first round of IUI was successful and we had a healthy baby boy in 2013. IUI was performed by a nurse. Few years later we tried with a different doctor and had 5 unsuccessful rounds of IUI. Then we went back to Dr Davis and had one more IUI in 2018 which resulted in positive pregnancy test but I started bleeding the same day. In 2019 we went back to Dr. Davis to try IUI again. In our case, with male factor infertility we were unable to complete 2 cycles of IUI because of really low count and motility and were told by Urologist that it’s not an option for us anymore. IVF is the only option we were given last month. I like how Dr. Davis is honest about success rates and doesn’t keep your hopes up if chances are very slim. I would recommend Dr Davis and if we decide and find money for IVF, We would go to Dr. Davis.

Stay positive and ask questions!

Clomid cycle day 3-7, OPK starting day 10, Follicle US day 14, based on the size I either waited to get positive OPK and IUI same day or getting ovidrel trigger shot and Blessings hen IUI. Always fresh sperm sample.

Don’t remember.

Dr. Davis was knowledgeable and understanding. Treatments were easy to schedule and get in. I felt confident and informed every step of the way. I felt hopeful during the process. I was able to achieve a pregnancy as a result of treatments.

See her earlier than later.

1. Hystoscoropy and HSG TESTS 2. Uterine adhesion surgery 3. Letrozole and time intercourse (with ultrasounds) 4. IUI