Megan Link

Dr. Megan Link is a very compassionate and down-to-earth individual. On the days that we saw her or couldn't make the drive down and had phone call appointments, she was focused on us and took her time explaining everything. She was the perfect combination of being straight forward and kindhearted. Going through infertility treatments is HARD (which is still an understatement) and she understands that which was comforting.

If you think you're list of questions that you bring in to your appointment is embarrassing or too long, don't! Megan Link encourages all of your questions and is completely prepared to answer them and to have you leaving your appointment feeling better than when you first showed up!

I have a normal period so I wasn't put on birth control. Instead we went straight in to STIMS after my baseline ultrasound came back normal. I was put on Gonal-F and Menopur once a day for 4 days. On day 5 I went in for my first follicle ultrasound and also was instructed to start taking Cetrotide along with the other two meds. I used Cetrotide, Gonal-F and Menopur for 3 more days, on day 8 of STIMS I had another follicle scan which showed that I was ready for the trigger shot that night. On day 8 I took Gonal-F and Menopur shots and then at 7:30pm gave myself the "trigger shots", Lupron and HCG. Day 9 was my "rest day" from shots. The following day was egg retrieval and then that night I started Progesterone in Oil shots once a day for 4 days. My next ultrasound appointment revealed that I had OHSS (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome) and was unable to do a fresh transfer. All medication was stopped. At this point I needed to wait until my period showed up before I could schedule my next baseline ultrasound. Once this happened I was put on 3 mg of estrogen (pill form) twice a day for 10 days. On the 10th day I had an ultrasound and then started Progesterone in Oil (PIO) shots once a day. I did this for 6 days and on the 6th day was my scheduled Frozen Embryo Transfer. I was given a lupron shot on this day. I continued to take estrogen and PIO shots up until I received my negative pregnancy test result 13 days post transfer.

All monitoring appointments were scheduled in the mornings. Because I had such a far drive (3 hours one way) I would schedule one of the later slots available. If I showed up earlier they were always able to get my in right away. I never waited longer than 10 minutes in the waiting room!

Dr. Megan Link had a preference of transferring one embryo vs multiple which worked out great for us because that was our plan all along. Where the only reason we couldn't get pregnant is because of complete tubal blockage, the success rate of a single embryo transfer was higher.

She was very kind, enthusiastic, and smart! She was able to answer all of our questions and make an action plan to fit our life style. I just wish we would be able to be in contact/ or have communication with her more, as every time we have gone, we’ve just met with her other staff.

Don’t be nervous, she is amazing. Just be prepared only to see her at the initial visit, and the other staff with take care of you from there. :)

We stopped my Spironolactone, which other doctors kept me on, and she explained that she doesn’t want me on it because it is not good for pregnancy. (Which was good!!) I started on Progesterone, We started treatment right away (after lab work) with Clomid 50mg and Femara 10mg together. Out of all the cycles I’ve used only one fertility drug at a time, and I had to wait weeks before finding out my results. With Megan, We monitored my ovaries over the coming weeks. I had 1 follicle, but it did not mature all the way so in turn I did not ovulate.

$300+ for initial appt. $2400+ for 2 ultrasounds and 5 min LPN consultations at ultrasounds. These factors are not including lab work and were for 3 visits total.

Megan was extremely compassionate. She understood I had been though so much already and was willing to ready my giant folder of records in the room with me. She took the time to draw out on a piece of paper exactly how the reproductive system should work, and where the breakdown with mine is likely happening.

Take your records with you if you have them. If not no advise her she is so amazing

Megan said since I have PCOS resulting in anovulation that Letrozole is better then Clomid. She explained there is about a 10% chance the first cycle that increases by about 10% each cycle and we would use this for 6 months. If not pregnant by then, it would be switching to injections of LH and FSH with ultrasound every 2-3 days since I’m my case my brain my not be sending enough signal to my pituitary gland to actually make the hormones. So far I have done 2 cycles of Clomid with no pregnancy but my ovulation tests are getting darker so I think it will happen.

My insurance paid nothing. I had the consult and a transvaginal ultrasound at my first visit. It cost me just over $600

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She was warm, caring, and a great communicator. I felt that she was very invested in us and our journey. She explained things well and co-partnered with us in each step. She wasn't pushy or aggressive. She gently explained what her recommendations were and WHY that was her recommendation. But decision making felt like a partnership (e.g. transferring 2 morulas on day 5 without PGS, despite the initial plan being a freeze, then transfer cycle)

She is busy - so I felt really good about researching basic science and principles prior to the visit, then having much deeper, personalized discussions in our visits.

We were very lucky to have all costs covered by insurance. This is not something that the clinic had ever done before (we needed a gap exception from our insurance, as they were not in network), but we worked very closely with the financial coordinator who was amazing.

The plan was definitely single embryo transfer. We felt like we were well educated on the risks of multiples and why they recommend single transfer. And then we had two poor morulas and we decided to transfer both. I really appreciated the flexibility and personalization that went into this joint decision making.

Megan is the second doctor we have had during our IVF journey. I was nervous at first when our initial doctor transferred to a different practice. I thought that no one could be equal or compare to the doctor we had to begin our journey. We met Megan and I can say that she is amazing. She is very similar to our initial doctor in many ways which was a huge comfort. Megan is very kind, has a good energy about her, and loves what she does. I have always felt she is looking out for me and my best interest. She watched closely the process and steps being taken making sure no changes need to be made in medications, etc. She has also shown compassion during the hard times such as, our miscarriage and our two failed Frozen Embryo Transfers. She has sent me messages expressing her sadness and pain at the different losses we have experienced. Megan has also been supportive when we have taken breaks and given ourselves time to grieve, breathe, and evaluate next steps.

My advice is to be honest about things and ask ALL questions, even if you think they are silly. Megan will not disappoint in her response. She is very knowledgeable and willing to share and ease fears, frustrations, struggles, and educate you on anything.

Estradiol - egg retrieval Estrace -- IVF Gonal F -- egg retrieval Lupron -- IVF - embyro transfer Progesterone -- IVF -- embryo transfer Ovidrel -- egg retrieval Cetrotide -- egg retrieval Menopur -- egg retrieval Saizen - egg retrieval Doxycycline -- egg retrieval-embryo transfer

$23,100 for one canceled round and one full round $2,550 for 7 IUI's $8,240 for embryo transfers $460 for semen/egg test $3,500 + for additional medications, office visits, unexpected procedures

We were completely educated about single vs multiple embryo transfers. From the beginning we came up with an overall plan on how we would move forward in using our embryos. This helped us to know what to expect moving forward. In all the planning an discussion the final approval was left to us as to how and when embryos would be used.

She was very direct and got to the point she seemed younger ( I dont know her age) but she was easy to connect with! She made sure I felt comfortable and made me feel she would do everything she could to make a baby happen for me

If you want action and the process to start she is your girl

Started letrozole took 4 cycles and she explained the risks she explained clomid and how she thought letrozole would be a better fit. I started with 5mg and then was changed to 7.5 mg

They ask you to pay 230$ to see the doctor. They offer a discount for paying upfront because if they bill insurance it’s usually not covered. The price they offer is cheaper then billing insurance. The cost hasn’t been anything crazy

I have not experienced this yet.

I've been seeing Dr. Link at UCRM for over 2 years now. From the very beginning she was so patient, kind and informative. I had a negative experience with a previous RE but Dr. Link has been the polar opposite to that person. Every interaction I have had with Dr. Link she has gone over everything in so much detail (even often making drawings and explaining medical terms and processes to me) and has answered all of my questions. As someone who meticulously researches things, I often have a full list of questions for her (and follow-ups to her answers) and she goes through each and every question with me and ensures I understand while not making me feel like I worry too much or ask too many things. My appointments have never been rushed and she makes sure I leave feeling empowered and ready for whatever is next. Although I have not yet gotten pregnant, she remains very positive while not sugarcoating the situation.

Ask whatever questions you have (no matter how small or detailed they might be) Dr. Link. She is wonderful about breaking things down and making sure her patients feel heard and are informed. Having all my concerns and questions answered has made this long process much easier.

Dr. Link has been aggressive in my treatment but not so much so that I suffered any negative effects. I appreciate her stance on things like only transferring one embryo at a time but I also feel like she would hear me out of I truly wanted something different. My treatment protocol was dialed down as I was responding well and I appreciated this. I did not want to risk OHSS. After my first failed transfer, Dr. Link spend another appointment with me going over everything we did and my results. We talked about a plan of action for the next round and she also was very accommodating when I asked for additional testing and procedures (such as a hysteroscopy, which resulted in a removed polyp).

All of my diagnostic costs were covered by my insurance. I paid completely out of pocket for all IVF expenses. My full IVF retrieval cycle was about $9000 (not including ICSI, which we did not do). Medications were another $4000. The clinic does offer a guarantee program which we will be using for our next IVF cycle. I found UCRM's prices to be reasonable but potentially higher than other local clinics. However, UCRM has better success rates, from what I can tell.

Dr. Link prefers not to transfer more than one embryo at a time. She went over her rationale for this and used scientific, research-based statistics for why she wants patients to only transfer one at a time. That said, I do believe that if I pushed for more than one embryo and had the medical rationale for it, she would be receptive to it.

Dr Link is brilliant. She is so smart. She really takes the time to explain what is happening / what may happen. I saw her before my IUIS, after we failed them and now as we wait to start ivf. I feel like she is being as aggressive with my treatment as I allow. She takes the time to hear my concerns as well as take my input. She’s a breath of fresh air. I know she is doing her best to get me the results we want ( get pregnant and carry to term) .

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. She will explain them!

We started with letrozole. Maybe 5 mg on days 3-7. I responded for a while and then didn’t. So we increased it to 7.5 and stayed steady there. I always ovulated . Then again I stopped. At this point we were just doing TIC. I’d go in for an ultrasound on day day 11-13. After a few more months I stopped ovulating even with the 7.5 mg letrozole and the metformin. We added clomid to the mix and lowered my letrozole. My side effects ( hot flashes) were so bad I asked to be taken off. We finally are up to 10 mg letrozole and 1000mg metformin. I triggered for 1 of our TIC and for al 4 of our IUIs with ovidrel. Always 36 hours before procedure. I added progesterone only to my last IUI.

In Utah fertility treatments are not covered by insurance. However this clinic offers a self pay discount. I think it’s around 30% There’s the cost for ultrasounds IUI Hsg Semen analysis Ovidrel letrozole. It adds up but the discount helps. Luckily the meds aren’t too pricey aside from the ovidrell

My docs prefer to do eset. They believe it’s safer and that the outcome is more viable than multiple transfers

Dr Link was always professional and took the time to sit down with me and explain everything that came up. I have spent 3 years under her treatment with multiple failed cycles of iui and timed intercourse. Throughout all the procedures and unexpected outcomes, Dr Link was always there to talk me through the next steps and to remain optimistic. Dr Link wasn't able to do the iui procedures due to timing of my cycles but she always sent me the follow up results.

It takes awhile for a new patient appointment but it's worth the wait. Dr .Link will take great care of you.

Dr. Link began with me having the transvaginal ultrasound and the fallopian tube test. Both came back normal. We continued with Clomid with no luck and then added lettazole. I began growing eggs slowly and after several rounds and dose increases we were able to try our first IUI. Everyone was very optimistic however it didn't work. We restarted more oral meds but with the continued use of clomid at high doses my lining never got thick enough. We then had a long discussion and decided to try the gonal f injection. Labs were checked every few days as well as having multiple vaginal ultrasounds. We had one round that produced the right conditions and we again tried IUI. That too, failed. Dr Link then sat down with me and explained my options. We decided to hold off on any more cycles and focus on preparing for IVF. This is where we are currently.

So far the cost has been about 20,000 which includes all labs, ultrsounds, medications, septum takedown, sonograms, diagnostic procedures

We discussed this briefly but haven't really gotten to the point of having a in depth conversation. She did mention possibly doing 2 but she was a little hesitant about doing so.

We had a few sets backs getting the whole process started but each time, Dr. Link made sure to do follow ups and adjusted the cycle as needed. She was very thorough with descriptions and knowledgable in mine and my partner's specific case. She was pleasant to talk to and showed great compassion when going over our pregnancy history.

Go in there with your questions written down on a piece of paper and be ready to receive a ton of information but don't worry, she will always go back over it or give it to you again if you don't remember it. She also gives plenty of examples to show what to kind of expect.

I completely agree with the single embryo transfer approach that Dr. Link takes. As someone who has high risk pregnancies, it is less riskier for something to go wrong.

Dr. Link is so loving, dedicated, and optimistic. We were diagnosed with male factor infertility and diminished ovarian reserve. Our first IVF cycle was not successful. However, what we loved about her was that she let us know from the beginning that due to our situation, that would be the most likely option, that it would be unsuccessful. My husband and I wanted to proceed, regardless of our chances. Dr. Link proceeded with optimism and gave us our best possible shot. When that didn't work, she comforted us. She called me a few times in the following weeks, and she brought us into the clinic to go over more options to grow our family. She has never given up on us and works tirelessly to help us accomplish our dream.

Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions, she is willing to spend as much time as you need explaining things as you need.

We proceeded with injections to prepare fpr egg retrieval. Gonal F, cetrotide, menopur. Our doctor also prescribed growth hormone injections since i had a diminished ovarian reserve.

We were lucky to have our insurance cover a lot. The most expensive part for us was a tese a d microtese surgery that my husband needed. We spent $12,000 on those surgeries. We spent $4,000 on medications, and after what our insurance covered of the IVF cycle we paid $1,900.

I don’t have one complaint about Dr. Link. She was amazing. She explained everything in detail and took her time taking care of us. She made sure we felt comfortable and allowed us to do things that we felt were necessary during our transfer. She was kind and patient and understanding.

Be prepared to never want to see another doctor. Our appointment was set months out because she is so well liked.

We went into our appointment thinking we were going to transfer 2 embryos. Dr link explained to us the risk of doing so and let us know why it wasn’t best to do so regarding our situation.

Our total round of IVF was just about $15,000. Our first transfer didn’t work, then with Dr. Link we did a FET. That cost right around 7,000. We have frozen embryos which is about $500 a year. And we also have frozen sperm which is about $500 a year as well.

She is very warm and approachable. I didn’t feel judged or criticized. I only have met her once but I did learn a lot from that one visit. She told me all about the risks of having PCOS and hypothyroidism and the whole process of IUI and purchasing sperm from a sperm bank.

Even if you don’t talk to her she’s still working hard to get you where you need to be

It took a month to find out the right dosage of medication I ended up with 3 clomid, 4 letrozole, and 3 metformin daily Which let me get one IUI which failed. And now doing the same dosage no follicles grew so we have to discuss the new game plan Of maybe fertility shots

$260 for each ultrasound I’ve had 9 $380 for 1 IUI $250 for 2 trigger shots $100 for medications $250 for consultation

Dr link was compassionate and caring. She spent over an hour with us initially explaining what steps would occur. I thought that she was intelligent, well spoken and answered any and all questions. She is around 35 years old. Dr. Link Has an amazing bedside manner.

Know that you were not going to see her at each appointment.

Due to my age Dr. Link said we will try three IUI's and if they were unsuccessful we would move to in vitro in may. We would increase the Clomid as needed. Everything happened exactly as planned and the nursing staff was incredibly diligent in making sure I was comfortable with everything throughout the process. Because I was 41 after three IUI's in vitro was the next step and recommended in order to be more aggressive due to age.

I checked multiple clinics and they seem to be right in line and very competitive.

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Very professional and caring. She used a great combination of science and compassion to treat me. She used evidence based practices to develop my treatment plan. She also sent me a message after my first embryo transfer failed. She was so sweet and encouraging. I loved working with her and have referred some friends to her

Keep going even if you first experience failure

Around 30000 for egg retrieval and two embryo transfers

My doctor recommended only one embryo since I’m under 35. I have one baby now and I’m so glad we only did one.

She explained all procedures in detail and did everything in her power to help me and understand all aspects of what to expect. She was knowledgeable and I feel she was very interested in helping me have a successful pregnancy.

Make sure you are not afraid to ask questions and she will do all she can to help you.

I was put on clomid and progesterone to increase follicles for the iui. I tried 3 times and was unsuccessful each time.

My insurance only covered ultrasounds and all other procedures where out of pocket costs.