Marli Amin

Dr. Amin was easy to talk to and remained positive when going over the different treatment options. She asked us about any history of our previous treatments we had and offered to review so we would not waste time on any additional testing if it was not needed. Based on our history, she determined that we had unexplained infertility and though it seemed to be the hardest type to be diagnosed with, she gave us hope that our upcoming treatments under her care would become successful. It’s only been one clomid cycle so far with Dr. Amin, so we are hopeful when trying the next few cycles will lead us to the pregnancy we are hoping for. We would definitely recommend Dr. Amin to anyone looking for a caring and compassionate doctor.

Be prepared with any past treatment records you may have gone through.

We went through a normal cycle of clomid of 100mg for 5 days. I have appointments scheduled 2 times a week to complete an ultrasound to measure egg growth. Once confirmed that I did not naturally ovulate and the egg was mature, I was given the trigger shot and instructed to do timed intercourse.

The finance person went over the cost vs insurance coverage with us thoroughly and provided paperwork for reference.

Dr. Amin was really professional, nice, showed compassion, patience and understanding. She was not the best communicator. She talked a lot at the consultation, but at subsequent visits she was very quiet and at times didn't fully inform me. I had to be proactive in asking questions and making suggestions. She was responsive, just didn’t initiate or advise as much as I would have liked. I don’t know if it was due to lack of experience, but she seemed to want to stick to a protocol, even when it seemed like it may not have been working. I’d like consult with other doctors for 2nd or 3rd opinions on what may work better next time.

Educate yourself about the fertility process and be proactive by pointing out your own observations and asking questions.

I believe an antagonist protocol was used. First, I was put on birth control pills for about 2 weeks. All patients start stim injections on Saturdays. I took Menopur, Gonal-F, Ganirelix, and hCG for 2 cycles. Doses (mg, units etc) were not adjusted at all day-to-day or cycle-to-cycle. Only difference was I was on meds for longer # of days during 2nd cycle to give follicles more time to grow. 1st cycle: started with 8 follicles. On retrieval day, out of 7 follicles, 3 mature eggs and 2 immature eggs retrieved. 2nd cycle: Started with 9 follicles (based on what Dr told me during appt, but medical records I requested later only show max of 6 follicles during that cycle). On retrieval day, out of 5 follicles, 2 immature eggs were retrieved and the other follicles were “empty”. The immature eggs retrieved were able to mature overnight in the lab. So, total of 5 eggs frozen from 1st cycle and 2 eggs from 2nd cycle.

It was covered by insurance. Insurance covered 30% of everything (consults, follow ups, labs, procedures, meds) until OOP max met, then covered 100%. I easily met my deductible and out-of-pocket max of $6500.

I think she recommends eSET

Dr. Amin is hands down the best doctor. I worked with her for a little over two years and, even though, this clinic was a drive for me and i knew I had good doctors available that were much closer, I still preferred to drive the 30 mins each way just to see her. She's incredibly kind, compassionate, empathetic, trustworthy and down to earth. She makes herself accessible to patients, even after hours, explains all procedures in great detail, delivers bad news in the best way possible - she's informative and direct, but also so incredibly kind and sympathetic in her delivery. She's the kind of doctor that would follow-up just to make sure you were okay, even days after.Dr. Amin was always there for any procedure and often changed her schedule just so she handled them herself. I'm one of those rare patients whose uterine linings just wouldn't cooperate and I appreciated that she would continue to try new protocols and often brought in research about supplements, eastern medicine, etc to try alongside the treatment plans so it was a more holistic approach. I cannot say enough good things about her and would recommend her to anyone living in the LA area!

If you ask her, she will always make time for you, so let her know when you have questions or when you feel like want another consultation.

IVF protocol: I did not use Lupron in my protocol, but instead used birth control for a few weeks and then used Menopur and Gonal-F simultaneously. She monitored closely and adjusted dosage based on follicle development. Dr. Amin recommended a frozen embryo transfer, so we froze all, did PGS testing and proceeded with a frozen transfer.

Dr. Amin was open to multiple, but strongly recommended eSET, especially because our embryos were tested. I appreciated this approach because it proved to my that this wasn't just about increasing her or the clinics pregnancy rates, but she was truly looking out for what was best for my health and the baby's health.

There are many doctors at that practice. I can sincerely say there IS no weaknesses. If for whatever reason I had to see a different Dr; nothing was ever lost in translation, nor did it ever slip through the cracks. I was always able to reach Dr. Amin by email, and if she preferred to talk vs. emailing she would call me if she could. I even emailed her once while she was on vacation, and she responded immediately. I appreciated having her be that accessible.

Don’t worry. The road ahead with any fertility treatment is difficult as it is. There is no need to worry if Dr.Amin is the right doctor for you.

I had tubal dye study done prior to beginning and treatment. As a result we noticed there was some blockage; leading to a surgery. After that was done; we began the rounds of IUI. With clomid to help along the way.

$2,000-$5000

Yes, when we begin the IVF process she strongly recommends one embryo at a time. Considering my age

Dr. Amin is the kindest doctor and had always made me feel completely comfortable. She was honest about our options and expectations. When I miscarried, she called me personally to apologize and has called me weekly to check on me. I trust her whole heartedly and am grateful to have found her.

Trust her

We were fortunate enough to be successful out first cycle with Dr. Amin. After running every test imaginable, my husband and I were diagnosed with unexplained infertility. She explained that we would first try a low dose of clomid paired with an IUI. The first cycle was successful, but unfortunately ended in a miscarriage. We are preparing to try another medicated IUI cycle next month.

We are fortunate to have wonderful insurance that has paid a majority of our costs and the staff has always taken care of all of the billing for us with the insurance.

She is very nice. I wish she would explain things more and discuss chances of success at each step. I wish that she would discuss next steps should the procedure not work. She is very knowledgeable and answers my questions when I ask.

Ask a lot of questions.

The first time I went to see her - I did a post-coital test that showed no sperm get to the uterus. Then we did one round of IUI natural and I received a negative pregnancy test. Then we did a second round and it was positive. This time, going for a second child, I went through 3 natural IUI's with no positive results. I requested injectables. I am currently awaiting results.

Unfortunately, my insurance does not pay anything and it is extremely expensive. It is costing me quite a bit and likely will have to stop without success.

Dr Amin is a dream. She has a magnetic warmth surpassed only by her knowledge of fertility and the IVF process. So personable and friendly while maintaining a level of professionalism that makes you feel like you're okay no matter what. She's honest and straightforward in a very nurturing way. Her actions are always in support of your goal of getting pregnant, even if it means her own business loses money. That's something I did not see from the other fertility docs we consulted with.

Be patient with additional fees and trust you are in good hands. All you have to worry about is taking care of yourself during this very emotional and scary process-therapy, massage, acupuncture...it all helps keep you relaxed.

I did a minimal stimulation (because if you have less than 4 follicles during an avg cycle, more drugs will not help) IVF course of egg retrieval twice, on clomid for 5 days, then doing one HCG injectable a few days prior to planned egg retrieval. The egg retrievals were easy and painless with hardly any down time.

$5500 per retrieval cycle plus $150 for medications. $160/visit if I had a cyst (which had to be checked and monitored between cycles). Free embryo transfer after 3 retrieval cycles.

When I met Dr. Amin I appreciated her demeanor and thoroughness . I also felt that she was honest but also compassionate when explaining the process , expectations and possibilities to me. When going through cycles she was there at every step.

Ask about any ideas or suggestions you might have from doing your own research. Be your own advocate

I have Diminished Ovarian Reserve and high FSH. since i was able to bring my FSH down and still had a period I used clomid for 10 days and then triggered. We retrieved one egg.

consultation was round $169. I did a mini IVF cycle which cam to about $11k, this included PGS testing.

Warm, kind, doesnt rush appointments, explains everything in detail

We had our initial consultation with Dr Amin several weeks ago. She suggested I have an HSG because my results were inconclusive from my first one at a different clinic. My first one was an awful experience and she assured me that they administer them differently at her clinic. I decided to trust her and go through with it instead of proceeding as if my left tube was blocked like we previously had been doing. She found both of my tubes to be open and the HSG only took 3min which was amazing. We will be starting IUI when I start my next cycle.

Trust her, she knows her stuff.

I am still waiting to start IUI with her. She is going to have me on Clomid.

Consultation was $250 HSG $395 IUI ministering $160 Insemination $525 HCG blood test $60

We aren’t doing ivf yet so I’m not sure.

Dr Amin is very personable and approachable, easy to talk to and she makes you feel like you are in good hands. I just started my cycle of IVF and a lot is still to come but so far so good. She was able to explain my plan of care and answer all the questions I have.

Trust your doctor

Just started the first cycle, no results yet, too early to tell

Roughly around $25 000. IVF itself is $15 900, Injectable protocol $4000, FET $4000, extra tests $1000-$2000 and we are not done yet

I was recommended single embryo transfer since it prevents twins and all the complications that come with it

Dr. Amin had gentle hands and was always cautious to make sure i felt comfortable. She set the right expectations and was honest about what she could do to help. She knew what she was doing and i respect her so much.

Dont be afraid to ask questions bc dr. Amin truly listens.

It was cheaper out of pocket to visit the doctors at this clinic than my own obgyn. I believe the cost of an iui was around $700 a month, assuming you didnt need additional ultrasounds... but most of these costs were thankfully covered by my insurance.