Advanced Reproductive Medicine & Surgery of Michigan (closed)

From the first appointment his explained my chances of pregnancy with iui as little to none. He told me we would have to do medicated cycles to on start my period. He also told me I would need to lose a little weight to give me a better chance. When it was time for my ultrasound. He explained what his was going to do. He explained his finding and what it meant. He explained how many eggs he saw and how big or small they were. He always explained if he wanted to go through with the procedure

To always be honest with him about your health rather it’s good or bad

My first treatment with dr Brinton i was prescribed 50mg of Clomid for days 3-7. Cycle day 1 I would call to schedule blood work. I would go in do blood work. Wait for a call to see if I ovulated. After I would go back in on cycle day 4 for an ultrasound. He would scan my ovaries to get measurements. I believe I had 2 eggs one measuring 19, and the other measuring 24. I was given my Pregnly injection. I went back for my iui the next day and the procedure was done. Two weeks later went for blood work that was negative. I went back in for another scan, was prescribed 100mg Clomid cycle day 3-7. I went for blood work and scan. I ovulated, and was told to do the injection at home. No iui this time, just times intercourse every other day. Two week wait, another negative pregnancy test. That was my last visit

The cost for the iui procedure was $300. Blood work and ultrasound were billed to the insurance company, before the patient

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Dr. Brinton is very kind and welcoming. He was honest and didn't sugar coat things but also shared information in a compassionate way. Some disappointments were that I didn't always see him, I often had appointments with the PA. I also didn't have great success with embryos developing but I think that could be the lab as well. We had 2 embryos to transfer on each cycle. The first cycle was not successful. The second cycle was successful and both took but we lost one of the babies early on (around 9 weeks).

Always come prepared for questions and don't be afraid to ask if you don't understand something.

I used Bravelle during the first cycle and then it was recalled. During the second cycle, we used menopur, follistim, and ganirelix.

I never felt like a number. During the first round of IVF (unsuccessful) DR Brinton did most of my ultrasounds. During the second round (successful) the PA did most of them but DR Brinton reviewed everything before I got instructions each day.

Our total cost per round of IVF was around $12,000.

I felt like he was so sincere in his desires to help me get pregnant and help me understand the next steps. He always went above and beyond to make me (and other patients) feel comfortable. I would recommend anyone to Dr brinton and his staff

Infertility is a long road. Set backs happen. You really have to take yourself out of the equation so that you don't become overwhelmed or frustrated

Dr brinton had me go to get a scan done (can't remember the name), one of my tubes was blocked so he started me just on clomid for a few cycles. Then Femara and iui. I did that for a few cycles with no luck. Then I started injectables and iui.

All ultrasound times were scheduled

Dr brintons office worked with my insurance for ultrasounds and office visits. They told me where I could most likely find the cheapest prices. It was so helpful!

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At my first consult, Dr Brinton spent an hour and a half with me talking in detail about my medical history and plans for the future. Maybe it was too much information, it was a lot to take in.

Be completely honest & ask questions.