Northwest Fertility Center

Dr Stoelk explained the process in details and we were always clear on what to expect and what is coming next. He was gentle in nature and we were able to develop trust with him fairly quickly. A fertility treatment is a 1-3 year relationship between doctor and patient, establishing this trust earl on was crucial.

Ensure all your questions are answered before leaving the clinic or ending a phone consultation. Dr Stoelk was always helpful explaining me the details, even when on one occasion the initial 30 minute call ended up being more like 55 minutes.

Initial consultation over the phone followed by an analysis for both husband and wife. Husband was diagnosed with lower than average sperm count, wife was diagnosed with endometriosis and one side of the fallopian tube blocked. Initial assessment and strategy was to surgically remove the blocked fallopian tube and treat the endometriosis, then continue to try for 12 months with natural conceptions. The male factor lower sperm count was marginally lower, whereby we hoped that a natural conception could occur, perhaps just taking a bit longer vs. with a normal count. To assess which one needed to be removed, ultrasound and ink painting was used. Prior to the laparoscopic surgery to remove one of the fallopian tube, we discussed the possibility if the other one appears to be bad, do we give consent to be removed as well. During the surgery it was discovered that both fallopian tubes were damaged beyond repair, multiple attempts of ink painting was performed during operation to assess if the other side could pass through anything, it was completely blocked and since we gave consent, both fallopian tubes were removed during this procedure. If we didn't give consent for this, we would have ended up having my wife back for a second surgery to have it removed, doubling up the cost. A DVD video recording of the surgery and the attempts to assess the other side and pass ink multiple times were shared with me. I watched it and was able to conclude that I would have come to the same conclusion as Dr Stoelk and a second assisting doctor concluded prior to deciding to remove the second fallopian tube. Following the surgery and in light of the above, we had to proceed with IVF. 3/22/21 - continue birth control pills for supression 3/27 - start injections for fertility medicine (follistim, menopur, ganirelix) 3/29 - blood draw 4/3 - ultrasound 4/5 ultrasound 4/8 egg retrieval 4/13 - Genetic testing completed, results available 4 embryos were sent for genetic testing (PGT) Two bad one, two no result (yes, it can happen that there is no result after spending all that money on it) Two bad one was signed and consented to be discarded. 8/3/21 - frozen embryo transfer (one only) Since there were no results from the PGT, Dr Stoelk picked the one which looked to have a better chance and higher embryo quality based on visuals. 4/15/22 - C-section birth of our son 11/29/22 - frozen embryo transfer (second and last remaining embryo) 12/9/22 - blood draw, confirmed pregnancy 12/29/22 - ultrasound, confirmed pregnancy, expected due date 8/17/2023

$20,00 package price for IVF cycle, including $3000 for medicine and a fresh embryo transfer. Additional cost were: ~$1,500 PGT testing $440 / ultrasound & consultation appointment after transfer (goes against normal health insurance with deductible applied) $50 / after transfer progesterone bottle (last 12 calendar days with 4/day use, 50 pieces in a bottle) $750 annual frozen embryo storage after first year (first 12 month storage was included in the $20k package price) We did not exceed the medicine cost limit, which was estimated in the package $2,200 for embryo thaw and transfer and ultrasound (minus we got some discount for the initial cost baked in the package for a live transfer, can't remember the amount)

We discussed the options to transfer one vs. two embryos (we had two viable ones in total) and decided to have just one transferred, as we already had twins from natural conception. At the end, we decided to have all four children, but initially we were not signed up for the idea to have a potential twins again. We have decided to just transfer one embryo first.

When I first saw Dr Stoelk I got the feeling that he just wanted money and to be in complete control. I felt he knew how to navigate the situation to his desired outcome. I chose to come back to his office because I read a number of reviews praising him and his success rates. I wanted success. I always felt he expected me to have my questions prepared or he wouldn’t address them. I never got pictures from ultrasounds or appointments except my transfer photo of my embryo. I felt disconnected from him as a doctor. He never had a nurse with him during visits, so if your partner isn’t with you be prepared for that. I felt that as a doctor he follows older practices that he is comfortable with without a lot of wiggle room. My entire treatment felt very generic and my appointments sparse in contrast to other woman’s experiences. During my FET I was only seen 1 time before the transfer and it felt like my transfer was later in my cycle than others as well. During my miscarriage I have felt a lack of compassion and been directed to call with my next period to set up another cycle without reviewing what could have gone wrong or running any additional testing.

Try to run your own ship. You need him to help you along the way, but if you want your desired outcome you need to be strong and vocal and ask the questions. Many infertile woman lean on faith, but we also expect our doctors to do right by us faith aside. He is a faith based clinic and I fear that at times can remove the push to be attentive because it’s easy for the doctor to say “it’s in God’s hands not mine”.

We used menopure, gonal-F and ganarelix. I was given a predicted amount of meds prior to cycle and when I ran out Dr advised me to just use what was left and it should be fine. He never reviewed with my what protocol or why but I trusted his judgment and success based on others reviews. I gave him full control. I was very disappointed to only show 6 follicles before triggering but he said my left ovary didn’t cooperate. In the end we retrieved 11 eggs which was discouraging as I had hoped for more. 9 were mature and 8 fertilized. All 8 made it to blasts which shocked the doctor as he had advised me on day 1 that not all fertilized eggs would become embryos. We elected to pgs test to reduce the risk of miscarriage. Only 2 were normal. My FET of pgs normal embryo ended in a loss.

$350 consult fee $500 preliminary labs and scan $18,000 Ivf treatment and medications $175 additional medication stims $110 Semen Analysis $2300 pgs testing $ 110 medication for fet (progesterone) $ 100 for BC and estrace for Fet Fet medications and monitoring until week 8-12 ( estimated $2000 and up) - $300 per ultrasound - $110 per lab draw - $110 for 10 days of PIO injections

Doc was willing to do whatever I wanted as far as number of embryos to transfer. He advised strongly to transfer 1 but was open to whatever I felt comfortable with. We decided 1 just in case something went wrong which it did.

He doesn’t over-test, so to speak. He just does testing that seems necessary. He’s honest while still being sensitive, and he also works very quickly, so it feels like he’s on it and not dragging his feet for any reason. We’ve only been a patient for a short while, but it’s been a good experience thus far.

Ask plenty of questions along the way, he is great about answering any question you throw at him, sometimes he can’t give you a firm answer or the answer you want, but he’ll never just say “I don’t know”.

We went to him after trying for 3 years with no success and trying with a different RE for several cycles. He did a full exam and an ultrasound and also did a post-coital exam where he found that sperm weren’t surviving in my CM. He suggested we go to IUI and so the next day we were in there getting an IUI. It was unsuccessful so we are going again this time with 50mg of Clomid.

1st consultation - $300 including physical exam Ultrasound - $250 IUI - $480

Dr Stoelk has immense patience which is what I like about him. He is a good listener and you feel like you have a say in your treatment. He lets you voice your opinion and at the same time still provides his expertise and suggest the best course of action. He does not over promises and under delivers. He is very realistic about outcomes and prepares you well in advance. He is compassionate and caring. He is very accommodating with schedules without jeapordising treatment plans.

Just listen to him and trust his expertise. He has done this for a long time and has himself struggled with infertility. His insight and advise is very valuable since he has been in your shoes

I was diagnosed with PCOS 7 years ago and have struggled with it a lot. My spouse is sterile. So it was impossible for us to fall pregnant. When I met Dr Stoelk he evaluated my condition with the help of blood tests and ultrasounds to suggest the best treatment. We eventually decided to start with iui since we cannot afford ivf. He stated up front that we would need donor sperm and where to get them from. He told us the success rate is very low and sure enough it failed. I was sad but knew the likelihood before hand since he had prepared us already so bounced right back. We used clomid in the next cycle and it failed again. I was devastated but knew the success rate was low. Even though our treatment didn’t get us the result we expected dr Stoelk was very calm and patient with us. He has thoroughly studied my condition and knew what he was dealing with and how to approach it. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a compassionate and friendly care

IUI treatment with donor sperm cost was $500-600. With injections it was 3k

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I think Dr. Stoelk is a solid human being who listens well to us. I do think sometimes he over or underestimates our understanding of this process. We’re just starting IVF with him after a failed IUI. The IUI felt very rushed and I had little time to process what was happening between doing a post-coital, finding out my fluid may be killing sperm, and discovering a uterine polyp...and then being told we could do IUI that day. But I think that’s the nature of the beast. He’s very compassionate and gentle and we’re fans so far.

Ask a lot of questions. Don’t leave unless you feel confident in your comprehension of your appointment and next steps.

We’re just beginning IVF so we haven’t get started all the meds. But we did have IUI, which failed, and then I’ve just had more corrective surgery.

IUI was $500. IVF is currently quotes at $18,500 for his clinical work. Genetic testing is $1,950 for an outside clinic to test up to (I believe) eight embryos and then it’s $250 per embryo after that. Shipping to and from the clinic is a cool $350. All in all, we’re well into the cost of a nice sedan or small suv.

I’m relieved that this clinic does eSET. I want a child more than I could ever express after five years of losses and surgeries. But I don’t want quadruplets. So I’m glad there’s little risk of that.

Dr. Stoelk can seem quiet and shy and first, but after our first visit we got to see just how kind, caring, gentle, compassionate, and invested he is as a doctor. He saw me for every visit so I was able to ask any and all questions I had during every step of the process. I appreciated that he sees you for every visit and that I didn't have a different tech/nurse every time. It makes the experience a lot less lonely and scary.

Just make sure you do your research. The office is not as "fancy" as the larger clinics around, but the cost is also a lot less. He doesn't have you do a ton of extra, unnecessary, tests to get your money. He's very open and honest, and answers questions well, so you know what to expect. He also does a free 15 minute meeting before you go and pay for a consultation which I loved. The larger clinic i looked into wouldn't let me do that.

I'm not really sure what to include here, but I can tell you what he prescribed and procedures he did. I did my IVF shots and was given very thorough instructions on the dosage and use. We held off on my first fresh transfer because he was concerned with bleeding after my egg retrieval and THANK GOD we did because we would've wasted 2 embryos. He advises based on your individual needs and not on trying to get more money/cycles out of you. I also received a credit for the medicine that i had leftover from my IVF cycle. I thought that was awesome.

For all medications, ultrasounds, egg retriveal (with sedation), and embryo transfer the total was around $13,000. No hidden fees or unnecessary testing. That also includes storage of embryos for a year. Each additional transfer, after the first, is $1950. That includes the medication and the transfer.

He went over all the pros/cons to doing 1 vs 2 embryo transfers. He also gave us all the statistics. He doesn't like to do more than 2 at a time, but I think that's really good. It doesn't waste embryos, in case the transfer doesn't work, and it also leaves you with more attempts down the road.

Dr Stoelk has been great to work with. He tries very hard to work with my difficult schedule to get me in. I had an hsg done and he had a full schedule that day but worked me in inbetween cases he had that day. Also he did surgery for my endometriosis and he tapes the procedure and as he talked through it it was very personable made me feel like I was a person and not a case. He has called me from Home to check in on me after a couple appointments.

He is thorough in going through all the tests to pinpoint what is going on so be patient.

Started with sperm analysis since it is least invasive. Then an ultrasound at ovulation to check the follicles and uterus along with a postcoital test to make sure the sperm could survive in the mucous. We then moved on to an hsg to make sure my tubes were open along with some labs. All of these were normal so he believed maybe I had endometriosis from some of my symptoms so I then had laparoscopic surgery that did diagnose me with endometriosis, which he lasers off in the surgery.He then wanted us to try for a few more months with the endometriosis gone. We were unsuccessful so have moved onto iui.

Hsg 300 Surgery 2000 Iui 150

He always called me back that day or within 24 hours when I had a question, even when I said it wans't an emergency and he could when it was convenient. He called on a weekend to check in on me after surgery to see how I was doing. He was incredible to work with at one of the most difficult processes on a fertility journey you could be at the beginning. Always encouraging, honest but optimistic and real at the same time.

If you could time your consult around your cycle it worked so beautifully for us in that way and he ran with it taking care of tests that needed to be done all right after the intake meeting. It was awesome! They are also incredible at helping you understand insurance for the areas it applies to! Such a great doctor leading this small team!

We started with tests to rule out the issues that could be discovered through blood work, ultrasounds were done, evaluating for endometriosis which he thought was a pretty huge indicator due to our conversation and was amazed at his accuracy in that! checked pathways and that all the aspects needed to function were working/flowing properly like the tube dye test, ovaries looked good, removal of a cyst and polyp. Clearing the lining of my uterine wall then giving ample time for all of that to hear for about 6 month before we started treatment of Bravelle, progesterone vaginal capsules, estradiol, progesterone injections, routine blood work to check levels through the cycles

It's been a while but what I can remember it is approximately 3,000 to 5,000 depending on the services being done for each cycle.

We were of similar mind with our desire for a multiple embryo transfer knowing the risks and probability numbers.

Dr. Stoelk has an uncanny ability to tap into an infertility story and intuit best next steps. Specifically, in the case of endometriosis he has personal experience and provides a reassuring bed-side manner at each appointment.

Be clear on your intentions and remember that even the best doctors only have a specific set of tools to assist you with. If you need laparoscopic surgery, I highly recommend Dr. Stoelk. If you decide to pursue fertility treatment, remember you are a powerful part of this process and self care, optimal nutrition, and mindfulness go a long way in allowing you to connect with your doctor to facilitate the results you want.

I was on Gonal-F and menopur for the follicle producing phase. A third injectable drug was given to ensure ovulation did not occur prematurely during the last few days prior to the trigger shot. Post retrieval and transfer I was on progesterone suppositories- this was completed 12 days post transfer once I had a positive pregnancy result via blood test and my progesterone levels looked to be ramping up on their own.

A single IVF cycle was around $12,000. The laparoscopic surgery I required prior was covered by insurance.

Dr. Stoelk did recommend transferring both embryos produced during my IVF cycle. They were 5 day blastocysts each graded BAA

He made us both feel like we were important and that he cared about our success to be parents. He had great bed side manner and went over the process thoroughly so my husband and I both understood and didn't have any questions.

Have your questions ready, he'll answer all of them for you. The consult was great because it gave me an hour to ask everything I wanted to ask and he was very detailed in his answers to make sure we didn't leave there not knowing something.

We did several tests and we have unexplained infertility, which is terrible because it's hard to put a plan in place when you don't know what is wrong. After each test came back normal we tried the IUIs. After those were unsuccessful we discussed IVF and told Dr. Stoelk's we'd have to figure out how to pay for it.

I think it was 300 or 400 for the consult. The IUIs I believer were 500

His specialty seems to be endometriosis treatment. My wife underwent laparoscopy to clear this up but this did not improve her fertility or her menstrual pain, both of which should have been improved following this procedure. However, he was very professional in performing this and communicated well with both of us throughout the process

If you have endometriosis, he'll want you to undergo laparoscopy

After laparoscopy to clear up endometriosis, she underwent a cycle of Gonal-F injections with an Oveidrell trigger shot. I had a sperm analysis done that showed that my sperm have normal abundance. After regular intercourse (no intrauterine injection of sperm) this did not result in a pregnancy.

Gonal-F $1125 Ovidrell $120 Teaching session $200 Office visits $200 Ultrasounds $500 HCG injection $50 Blood draws and testing $310

I felt like Dr. Stoelk listened and evaluated our situation individually. I appreciated his confidence when he spoke. My husband and I both liked that he was very efficient in helping us eliminate what might or might not be wrong and find a fix for our infertility.

Come to your appointment prepared with the questions you want to ask, so that you don't forget them.

We were starting from the very beginning trying to figure out the cause of our infertility. During our consultation, he spontaneously did a pelvic exam. I appreciated him doing it during that appointment and not making us schedule another appointment and come back for that. We also did an ultrasound to make sure I was ovulating and a post-coital test to make sure that the sperm was moving efficiently. We did a Progesterone test to ensure that I ovulated and he scheduled an HSG to make sure my tubes were clear and open.

Costs included Dr. visits, medications, and procedures.

Dr. Stoelk was friendly and knowledgable, and I don't doubt his ability to determine a proper course of treatment. However, on at least two occasions I came away from our sessions not fully informed of what to expect, which led to some disappointing outcomes, and eroded my trust in him. My first month of treatment we were testing my progesterone levels, and I thought we should not be trying to get pregnant during that testing month. However, the Dr. left a voicemail after the test came back with good numbers that he hoped we would see a positive pregnancy test that month. It seems like a small thing, but that was month of trying to get pregnant that we missed for no reason. The next month we used gonadotropin shots and a trigger shot to try to produce more viable eggs. He never told me that I should not test early because there would likely be a false positive. I ended up testing a couple days early and thought I was pregnant, and was then told that it was just the residual hormones from the trigger shot. I was very angry and upset that no one had communicated this to me. Also, Dr. Stoelk seems unable or unwilling to say the words "sex" or "intercourse." When we talked about the timing of intercourse with my husband for the month he would say I should "be with" or "get with" my husband. It was very awkward and strange - it made me feel like I was seeing a Dr. from the 1950's. This is a medical doctor who is dealing with women's reproductive organs all day long - he should be able to talk about the act that leads to pregnancy in plain language.

Don't go - not enough clarity or directness of communication, which leads to confusion, misunderstanding, disappointment, and lack of trust.

Dr. Stoelk put me on gonadotropin shots to induce the growth of multiple eggs, monitored by regular ultrasounds, and finished with a trigger shot to trigger ovulation. He said it would not be useful to start with Clomid since I was already ovulating regularly. My issue was low AMH and high FSH, so I needed help jump-starting healthy egg production. We also did not do IUI since I had gotten pregnant from intercourse twice before. I did one cycle of shots with a trigger shot but did not get pregnant.

I spent approximately $1750 - it would have been much more, but I had a friend who gave me her unused medications.

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He has a very calming demeanor. He is open to your requests - you want acupuncture, they'll make it happen even though he doesn't think it has any effect. He was always willing to take the time to answer our questions. He also gave us space after receiving bad news and then following up later at a better time. I never felt pressured into any procedure and he clearly explained how it all worked. After the first round, I wish Dr. Stoelk suggested more testing and took more time to investigate what went wrong instead of modifying the protocol a little and moving forward. You really need to do your research and make sure you are your own advocate instead of assuming the doctor knows best. I do think he did what he thought would work. Granted the 2nd round of IVF was better than the 1st.

Read up and ask for procedures and testing. He often won't suggest some of them because he doesn't feel that there is enough evidence to support a method or the testing won't tell you anything important. Very understandable. Yet if you read something and want to try it such as a uterine scratch. Tell him. He'll do it but you need to suggest it. Ask questions, be your own advocate.

The first round, we used BC followed with lupron, then added in Menopur and Gonfal F with a hcg trigger shot. I overstimulated. Second round I was put on metformin for a couple of months before the retrieval, then BC, Menopur, Gonal-f, and Bravelle (sp) with a lupron trigger. Less eggs and I didn't overstimulate.

The IVF with ICSI plus medication and transfer was about $12,000.

Dr. Stoelk was very caring and I did not feel like a number or just a way to make some money. I was worried when I made my first appointment with him that he was going to jump straight to IVF and not try to figure out the specific cause of my infertility struggle. That was not the case at all. He gave us a lot of information on infertility in general and various common causes. We discussed my situation and he gave my husband and I options on how we would like to proceed. We went through multiple tests before even starting treatment so he could understand my body better.

We were referred to Dr. Stoelk by a good friend would had success with him and loved him as a Dr. When we made the decision to seek further help from a RE, we did not even hesitate to contact his office and we are so glad we did. We weren't successful right away, but he never gave up hope. He kept a positive attitude all while not giving us false hope that everything we tried would work. Infertility is a long, painful process but Dr. Stoelk somehow let some light in on that dark tunnel. I wish he could have remained our Dr. through the entire pregnancy!

We went into our first appointment with Dr. Stoelk a little nervous that he would jump straight into IVF. I did not want that as I felt very hopeful there were other options for us and more things we could try before taking the IVF leap. He took his time describing for us all the options and possible paths for treatments. We had various tests run so he could gather more information on our specific situation. We started at the bottom with several clomid cycles, clomid with progesterone. A laparoscopy for endometriosis removal and removal of paratubal cysts. We took several breaks during this time due to our own need for a little separation from the medication and needing to gather ourselves again. We jumped back in with Gonal-F shots with a trigger shot...found out on my 30th birthday we finally got our +!!!

We were very fortunate to have our insurance cover most of the procedures, office visits and ultrasounds. We only had to pay out of pocket for the medications, which ended up being $3000-4000.

He offers reasonable and effective treatments. You can tell he isn't in this for the money but truly because he wants people to have a family but things just don't go as planned. At 5 weeks pregnant I experoemced significant bleeding on a Sunday. It was a lot with cramping. He answered his cell phone on the 3rd ring and had me calmed down and reassured me in a way only he could. He is very scientific and provides real explanations. He told me to come in first thing in the morning for a check up and all was fine. I continued to bleed for 6 months and he was always positive and, you know what, he was right.

Ask questions and tell him how you communicate best. Sometimes he gets a little scientific and goes quickly. He's very successful so trust him. He may be quiet at times and you're left wondering if what's happening next is good or bad. Just ask him. He's not the most gregarious person but he is patient and kind.

We went straight to donor egg due to poor egg production/quality from another clinic and failed cycles. Dr. Stoelk was very reasonable and truthful with my labs and previous experience and while he would have supported IVF with my own eggs he wanted me to be realistic and not waste a ton of money on my own eggs. Since we were extremely open to donor eggs, didn't even have to think about it, we continued with using Dr. Stoelk's internal egg donor list and not use an egg bank. These were individuals he has screened personally, vetted and most he has worked with in the past and are proven donors. We chose a proven donor, my husband had already completed a spermanalysis, so the donor and I began birth control to sync cycles. Our protocol was: Me: Begin Birth Control on first day of menses; continued that for 2 weeks Began Lupron - 10 units once a day for approx 2 weeks Began Estradiol 2 mg once per day for 3 days then creased to 2mg twice per day for 10 days; increased estradiol 2 mg 3 times per day until the pregnancy test. Ultrasound was scheduled for lining check and waited for egg retrieval of the donor. Once retrieval took place I started progesterone in oil shot in the AM and continued with 1 cc daily for 12 weeks. Donor: Lupron for 10 days to sync; ultrasound and blood tests done and Bravelle Ingections began. ES blood draw every other day with an ultrasound beginning at 8 days to check for egg production. Novarel injection (HCG Trigger) was administered on the 9th day and retrieval took place on the 10th day. 22 eggs were retrieved, 18 fertilized and 14 made it to 8 days cell on the 5th day. Embryo transfer occurred on the 5th day post fertilization 2 embryos transferred; 12 were frozen Home Pregnancy Test taken on the 6th day post 5 day transfer and it was positive. Blood test confirmed pregnancy on the 8th day post 5 day transfer. 5w4d ultrasound showed 1 embryo with heartbeat 6w2d ultrasound showed 2 embryos with heartbeats At 35 weeks two perfect girls arrived!

The total cost, including medications and donor fee was $18,400.

DR Stoelk: At our first meeting he was so clear and open and understanding, I couldn't believe it. All the other docs I met with treated me like a science experiment or continued to point out all the things I had "wrong" with me. But DR Stoelk was confident and realistic. He took the time at the intake meeting to go through the whole IVF procedure, risks, costs, timeline, etc. He asked questions to make sure I understood and was responsive to my concerns. Best of all, he actually communicated that he CARED about me as a person first and a patient second. And that didn't stop after the first meeting. That care continued through our whole cycle. The excellent thing was that he was always the one doing all my procedures and ultrasounds. No rotating ultrasound tech, no waiting for phone calls, he was right there all the time, helping me through till the very end.

Be clear of what you want and let him know what your fears are. He will help talk you through all outcomes and give you realistic expectations.

If I am able to come back in and edit this review I will input the info when I get home to my med records for details.

All said and done (meds included) it was around 12-13,000 a full fresh cycle and transfer.

While he seems disorganized he actually is very methodical and process driven. Sometimes you read way too much about infertility on blogs and we research way too much on Google. Dr Stoelk would always explain what I read and break it down in real speak. He never over promised, he never over reacted or over shared. Sometimes it was good to just answer my questions or concerns candidly but he always reminded me that every person is different. I had major bleeding for the first 8 weeks and he never became overly concerned. He would talk me off the ledge and let me come in for an ultrasound to ease my fears. He is straightforward and very mellow and I love him and thank him everyday for our babies! And he's raasonably priced. No gouging and when our first proven donor didn't produce enough eggs he gave us the next cycle of meds at no cost.

Do not think he doesn't care because he's calm and mellow. He's realistic and has been doing this for years and years. He knows what's best and trust him.

Started with Lupron and then BCP until my next cycle. Had a period and cycled with our donor. Once she started her meds I continued with Lupron, an aspirin and Vit D and estrogen pills. Had a lining check the week before retrieval At egg retrieval I started Progesterone IM shots and continued with estrogen until pregnancy was confirmed. Continues with progesterone for 12 weeks.

Total cost including donor's cycle, meds and fees and my meds, transfer, blood work and ultrasounds was $22000.

He is black and white with his explanations. But I like that. Explained all possible outcomes. He was willing to meet our needs no matter what. Always available to answer my many questions! Even after our treatment he was more than willing to follow up with us and make sure we were getting what we needed.

He will give you his honest opinions and also his best recommendations.

We used injections to help me grow nice big eggs! Then I had a trigger shot (HCG) to cause me to ovulate when the eggs looked big. Then I had IUI. The first time it did not work. The second time it did. I had many blood tests at various stages of the process. My daughter is now 4.5 years old! Hard to believe. For my son, he only needed to give me the HCG shot and my husband and I conceived on our own. My son is 3 now. Baby #3 came on her own the old fashioned way.

All fertility treatments are expensive! But they were comparable to other places and doable.

He was very kind and personable. A good communicator of the problem and possible solutions. One thing though, he was not very open to natural treatments such as acupuncture and supplements. He was a bit dismissive of that when I mentioned some of what I have done.

Go in ready with a list of questions because he seems like the kind of doctor who wants his patients to be well informed.

One treatment he did was test to see if sperm survive after intercourse. I can’t remember the name of it but basically he takes a swab of mucus and puts it under a microscope to to see if any sperm are alive. Other clinics do not use this method for different reasons but we got further discouraging news with this test and not very helpful feedback except for IVF.

Dr. Stoelk office is quite reasonable. Many of the testings and ultrasounds were a bit more within our budget range.

We rarely saw a nurse, as all appointments were with Dr. Stoelk. If going in for a blood draw, or to pick up meds, we'd see his medical assistants, and they were amazing. Always on a first name basis, ready to see you when you arrived, so professional, personal, and friendly! We did see a nurse on embryo transfer days - she assists Dr. Stoelk with the procedure. She too is very kind and professional!!

I felt there could have been a little more sympathy, but he explained everything clearly and didn't sugar coat things or give unfounded false hope, which is refreshing. He listened to the data I brought and took it seriously. I did not feel dismissed like with previous doctors.

The wait time to get a consultation is quite long. Book early.

Follicle development diagnostics, timed trigger shot, and insulin resistance treatment.

My insurance didn't cover it, but it wasn't more than my OB GYN

I did not have embryos made

I have nothing negetive to say about Dr. Stoelk. He has awesome bed side manner. Very caring and listened to every concern we had. Never tried to change our minds about the direction in which we chose to become parents. He is very warm and welcoming. His office felt like home. From consultation to conception he never disappointed.

He knows what he is doing. Just listen and he will listen to you

Do not remeber exact numbers but I had done research and their procedures we alot more reasonable than another clinic we had done a consult at

He is a one man show, does everything himself and not a factory. No he doesn't have the latest and greatest machines, but he also doesn't charge an arm and a leg for ivf. I appreciated the time he took to explain things to me. I appreciated that he answered my questions directly rather than having me deal with a nurse.

He's not for everyone, just like other clinics aren't for everyone. Find one that is a best fit for yourself.

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Dr Stoelk had old school approaches. I wanted to try new treatments that he didn't seem fully on board with (he did them anyways) but it took some minor convincing. He back his reasons with research but I don't think he was always up to date on his research (or maybe I wasn't up to date on mine). He was very compassionate and has a personal experinece with IVF. We have recommended him to 3 other friends who have all had successful pregnancies. We are going back at the end of Nov for a frozen transfer for baby #3.

Be your own advocate and ask for what you want. He is willing to accomodate but after talking through risks and benefits.

I can't remember! They were in 2017. But currently I will start estradial for 3 weeks before I have a baseline ultrasound to measure uterine lining. At that point if my lining is 7mm or greater, I will start progesterone with the hopes of transferring 1 embryo a week later.

$35k

He always wanted to transfer 1 bec of my age and medical history.