Mitchell Rein

Though he [Dr. Mitchell Rein] was direct, some would say blunt, I appreciated him explaining my infertility and how the data from testing on several different metrics added up to indicate low fertility. He explained the option of using an egg donor if and when I should want to discuss it I could call him...He is direct - if you like someone really delicate go elsewhere.

[Massachusetts General Hospital] strengths: you get in quickly for the testing and they call you back quickly. doctor was direct, fair, and gave the time. nurses were all nice, I don't remember any names at this point. weaknesses: not sure, maybe a suggestion to not put trainees on blood draws for anxious people - especially since i had to get so many and that was hard anyway!

How was your experience with Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital?

I only saw him over Zoom twice, but he explained everything thoroughly and set expectations appropriately. I was sad but not surprised I had DOR as my mother and grandmother went through early menopause naturally. I liked that he was direct and didn't sugarcoat things, but also acknowledged I might need time to process the news before really diving into egg donation.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital?

He is direct - if you like someone really delicate go elsewhere.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital?

Though he was direct, some would say blunt, I appreciated him explaining my infertility and how the data from testing on several different metrics added up to indicate low fertility. He explained the option of using an egg donor if and when I should want to discuss it I could call him.

Describe the protocols Mitchell Rein used in your cycles at Massachusetts General Hospital and their degree of success.

we did the clomid challenge which I failed. I also had a hard time emotionally with the clomid. I had a total of like 1-3 eggs from what I remember and it wasn't likely any IVF would be fruitful. also, my plan had been to freeze my eggs as my male partner was not sure about kids. Dr. Rein said if my partner was willing to do 1 round of IVF with me before age 40 insurance would cover it. Unfortunately the timing was bad/too rushed for my situation. I was glad he was candid about the financial piece. In my situation, I decided to move towards fostering and potential adoption through the state.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Massachusetts General Hospital.

they were all nice and things ran efficiently. I did have a training nurse who did not do one of my blood draws correctly which was unpleasant for me, but a nurse walked by and helped

Describe your experience with Massachusetts General Hospital.

strengths: you get in quickly for the testing and they call you back quickly. doctor was direct, fair, and gave the time. nurses were all nice, I don't remember any names at this point. weaknesses: not sure, maybe a suggestion to not put trainees on blood draws for anxious people - especially since i had to get so many and that was hard anyway!

Describe the costs associated with your care under Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital.

around 4K which was much more than I expected

Describe Mitchell Rein's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Massachusetts General Hospital.

n/a

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston

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Mitchell Rein Massachusetts General Hospital

2018, Unknown Success

Age 29

Male Factor

PCOS

Middle Eastern

Income $100K - $199K

1st of 3 Docs

1 IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Success w/ Doc Too early to know

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Mitchell Rein Massachusetts General Hospital

He [Dr. Rein] immediately made me feel comfortable and was very compassionate. He was honest with me about everything but didn’t make me feel bad about anything. He’s always very good at explaining everything and takes the time to answer any and all questions i May have...The wait to see him for a consultation is worth it! You will love him!...was watched very carefully to avoid OHSS. I had 6 ultrasounds in 8 days. I triggered with HcG and retrieved 20 eggs.

staff [at Massachusetts General Hospital] were always on top of everything. The team of doctors and nurses were always available for questions and always kept you updated right away on plans and treatments...nurse Johanne was able to move my husbands urology and endocrinology appointments up for us because she know how important time was for infertility treatments

How was your experience with Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital?

He immediately made me feel comfortable and was very compassionate. He was honest with me about everything but didn’t make me feel bad about anything. He’s always very good at explaining everything and takes the time to answer any and all questions i May have.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital?

The wait to see him for a consultation is worth it! You will love him!

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital?

I felt like Dr. Rein and his staff were always on top of everything. The team of doctors and nurses were always available for questions and always kept you updated right away on plans and treatments. His nurse Johanne was able to move my husbands urology and endocrinology appointments up for us because she know how important time was for infertility treatments

Describe the protocols Mitchell Rein used in your cycles at Massachusetts General Hospital and their degree of success.

We did one IVF with icsi cycle so far. It included: birth control for 3 weeks, lupron 10u to prevent ovulation and then dropped to 5u after a week. Started menopur 75u and gonalf 150u for stimulation. I stimmed for 8 days total and was watched very carefully to avoid OHSS. I had 6 ultrasounds in 8 days. I triggered with HcG and retrieved 20 eggs. 19 of which were mature. 15 were fertilized and we ended up with 4 embryos

Describe your experience with your nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital. (Assigned nurse: Johanne Day )

Johanne was always on top of everything! She communicated with me and made sure i understood everything. She was always available to answer any questions i had (even if some where probably ridiculous)

Describe your experience with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Super friendly and personable staff. Everyone makes you feel super comfortable even when you’re being poked and prodded. Early ultrasound and blood work hours (6:45am is the earliest). Very lean facility. Quick results uploaded to the patient online portal. Always on time with appointments.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Not much besides copays

Describe Mitchell Rein's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr. Rein only transfers 1 embryo unless you’re over the age of 35.

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Mitchell Rein

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Danvers

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Mitchell Rein Massachusetts General Hospital

2017 - 2018, Successful

Age 30 - 31

1 IVF

Male Factor

PCOS

Uterine Fibroids

European

Income $0 - $49K

1st of 2 Docs

Strongly Recommends

Successful

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Mitchell Rein Massachusetts General Hospital

I felt more than a human. I felt like a member of his family. [Dr. Rein] and his nurse were very attentive and responded to my patient portal messages very quickly... Dr Rein was even nice enough to contact me over the weekend on his person cell phone to check up on me. He comes highly recommended and I would be gladly to refer him to anyone!... He is very attentive and always answers any questions I have and is very patient. He is very compassionate and even goes above and beyond to check on your well being after a failed cycle or miscarriage.

Johanne is Dr. reins nurse [at Massachusetts General Hospital]. She’s amazing. Very attentive, prompt and organized...I would go in at 6:45 am every few days and I would be out at least by 7:05 which worked great with my work schedule!...My RE will not transfer multiple embryos until I have had two miscarriages per MGH protocol...Him and his nurse were very attentive and responded to my patient portal messages very quickly.

How was your experience with Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital?

I have absolutely nothing bad to say about Dr Rein. I have nothing but good experiences at the clinic. He is very attentive and always answers any questions I have and is very patient. He is very compassionate and even goes above and beyond to check on your well being after a failed cycle or miscarriage.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital?

He is the best doctor to see for your fertility issues. He is everything you would need and want in a fertility doctor.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital?

I felt more than a human. I felt like a member of his family. Him and his nurse were very attentive and responded to my patient portal messages very quickly. They are very prompt. Dr Rein was even nice enough to contact me over the weekend on his person cell phone to check up on me. He comes highly recommended and I would be gladly to refer him to anyone!

Describe the protocols Mitchell Rein used in your cycles at Massachusetts General Hospital and their degree of success.

First cycle he went with the traditional cycle for my egg retrieval and transfer. I ended up having a failed cycle. My second cycle was the same but resulted in a miscarriage. The only thing that could have been done a little different on my second cycle was to make sure my lining was optimal. But, he made the call and it worked. But ended in early miscarriage. For cycle number three which I’ll be starting in Novemeber of 2018 is to make sure my uterine lining is at its best.

Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Johanne is Dr. reins nurse. She’s amazing. Very attentive, prompt and organized

Describe your experience with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Well, if Johanne isn’t in the office I feel like the office doesn’t run as smoothly. And maybe they don’t communicate as well as they should. They may want to work a little bit better at that. Rather than that, everyone and everything is great!

Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Very quick! I would go in at 6:45 am every few days and I would be out at least by 7:05 which worked great with my work schedule!

Describe the costs associated with your care under Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital.

I only had a deductible with my insurance

Describe Mitchell Rein's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Massachusetts General Hospital.

My RE will not transfer multiple embryos until I have had two miscarriages per MGH protocol

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Mitchell Rein

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Danvers

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Mitchell Rein Massachusetts General Hospital

2015 - 2016, Unsuccessful

Age 34 - 35

1 Fertility Medications

Unexplained

European

Middle Eastern

Income $100K - $199K

Teacher

2nd of 2 Docs

1 IVF With Other Docs

Strongly Recommends

Unsuccessful

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Mitchell Rein Massachusetts General Hospital

Dr. Rein took the time to answer all of my questions; when I'd meet with his nurse, he'd brief her on what was discussed as well, so we were all on the same page... Dr. Rein has always acknowledged the hardships of infertility. He has also provided me with statistics, examples, and conversation around anything that's come up. Additionally, after our failed IVF cycle, his nurse sent our information to his social worker, who called to check-in and check-up with us to see how we were handling things.

One thing that we really like about MGH is that they convene a panel discussion before every protocol is released to the patient. I believe the panel has eight REs on it and we like that more eyes are able to offer opinions on what might be best for us. The downside of this is that the REs take weeks where they do retrievals/transfers, so I didn't have my RE do either of mine... Communication is a strength, as we never wondered what might/might not be happening that day.

How was your experience with Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital?

Dr. Rein met with me after my husband and I decided to change to a new clinic. We talked about the history, concerns, and he answered any and all questions I had. My husband and I had a follow-up appointment with him after all of the preliminary testing; he gave us statistics, his professional opinion/recommendation, and then the decision was ours to make. We left knowing what to expect both in terms of the procedures and with the risks associated/potential outcomes. We didn't meet with him during the IVF cycle (another doctor did both my retrieval and transfer, which is common at our clinic); but they scheduled an appointment me with us just after the negative beta came in. There, he discussed with me what happened and the next plan to help us bring a baby into our family.

What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital?

His personality can seem dry and stand-offish; he does not strike me as a 'hand-holder', so if that's what you need then he will not be a good fit. Personally, we really like him because he delivers information in a very straightforward manner, but it's not for everyone.

During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital?

Dr. Rein took the time to answer all of my questions; when I'd meet with his nurse, he'd brief her on what was discussed as well, so we were all on the same page. He also didn't try to make light of our situation; infertility is frustrating, anger-inducing, emotional, and a number of other feelings; our first RE used try to make jokes, which always made me feel like my feelings weren't legitimate. Dr. Rein has always acknowledged the hardships of infertility. He has also provided me with statistics, examples, and conversation around anything that's come up. Additionally, after our failed IVF cycle, his nurse sent our information to his social worker, who called to check-in and check-up with us to see how we were handling things.

Describe the protocols Mitchell Rein used in your cycles at Massachusetts General Hospital and their degree of success.

I started with 3 weeks of birth control; then Lupron injections for 20 days/Gonal F & Menopur for 11. Then I had my trigger and retrieval. He told us originally that most embryos do not make it to day 5 and to expect a 3-day transfer, but ours did make it to day 5. He was clear that due to my age and the unexplianed infertility diagnosis, that he would not put more than one embryo back, so one was transfered. Beta testing was 13 days later. Everything mostly went as planned, except that they had to increase the dosage for the GonalF/Menopur (doubled both, we think) because I wasn't responding quickly.

Describe your experience with your nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital. (Assigned nurse: Joanne & Anita)

My husband and I both liked the nurses with whom we worked. They were really great about delivering information to us each afternoon after bloodwork/US and were willing and able to answer all of our questions stemming from those calls and any others we placed. We never felt like we were inconveniencing them or that our questions were being brushed off. When our cycle failed, one of the nurses made sure the social worker reached out to check-in/up on us, which we thought showed a commitment to full-circle care. Both nurses aren't particularly chatty or 'warm' but they were honest and straightforward with answers. We like them a lot and trust them completely.

Describe your experience with Massachusetts General Hospital.

We go to MGH in the Danvers office after doing some initial testing at BostonIVF. One thing that we really like about MGH is that they convene a panel discussion before every protocol is released to the patient. I believe the panel has eight REs on it and we like that more eyes are able to offer opinions on what might be best for us. The downside of this is that the REs take weeks where they do retrievals/transfers, so I didn't have my RE do either of mine. The good thing with this is that the doctor who did my actual transfer is the same doctor who did my mock transfer; and the doctor who did my retrieval is the same one who did my last ultrasound beforehand, so I was already familiar with them before the procedures. MGH does all of their bloodwork and ultrasound monitoring in the early mornings before work, which was helpful; and they deliver the results via the portal once they've been released as well as through a phonecall by the nurse the same afternoon. Communication is a strength, as we never wondered what might/might not be happening that day. While we were able to do all of our monitoring at a satellite location, both the retrieval and transfer were done at the hospital in Boston. The staff there, as well, were pleasant.

Describe the costs associated with your care under Mitchell Rein at Massachusetts General Hospital.

The IVF fresh cycle (without meds) was about $10k; the frozen transfer was $3000+. Meds for my first cycle were $3600 (insurance covered about $1600); meds for the frozen transfer are TBD.

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Mitchell Rein

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Danvers