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2023, Unsuccessful
She [Dr. Amy (Amanda) Kohlmeier] is an excellent doctor, personable, kind. Explained everything in a straightforward but positive manner...Don’t be afraid to ask any question even if it seems stupid or unimportant. She never makes you feel like you are taking up too much of her time and is very open to explaining as much or as little of the process as you need...After both failed embryo transfers we talked openly about the possibilities for next steps, additional transfer or additional retrieval and she gave me a large amount of information and data, but allowed me and my partner make the decision on how to proceed.
Only positives, clean, efficient, all [CCRM Minneapolis] staff seem incredibly nice and knowledgeable and really root for you as you go through all the ups and downs. Always feel I can get my questions answered quickly, the responsiveness of all the care team is very fast and appreciated...[nurses] Very responsive in Salve app. In person appointments very attentive and personable...She [Dr. Amy (Amanda) Kohlmeier] is an excellent doctor, personable, kind. Explained everything in a straightforward but positive manner.
How was your experience with Amy (Amanda) Kohlmeier at CCRM Minneapolis?
Very compassionate and thoughtful. After both failed embryo transfers we talked openly about the possibilities for next steps, additional transfer or additional retrieval and she gave me a large amount of information and data, but allowed me and my partner make the decision on how to proceed. She never dictated treatment but was very candid about the positives and negatives of each option.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy (Amanda) Kohlmeier at CCRM Minneapolis?
Don’t be afraid to ask any question even if it seems stupid or unimportant. She never makes you feel like you are taking up too much of her time and is very open to explaining as much or as little of the process as you need.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy (Amanda) Kohlmeier at CCRM Minneapolis?
She is an excellent doctor, personable, kind. Explained everything in a straightforward but positive manner.
Describe the protocols Amy (Amanda) Kohlmeier used in your cycles at CCRM Minneapolis and their degree of success.
Retrieval (Protocol 3, FOLLISTIM, ganirelix, estradiol)
Transfer 1 (FET Basic Medicated, OCP LUPRON PIO QD)
Transfer 2, added an Antihistamine protocol to reduce possible inflammation (LUTEQL LUPRON PROM PIO QD ANTIHISTAMINE)
Transfer 3 - this will be my next cycle starting next month, adding depot Lupron shots in anticipation of possible hidden endo issues (FET DEPOT LUPRON OCP OVERLAP PROM PIO QD ANTIHISTAMINE)
Describe your experience with your nurse at CCRM Minneapolis. (Assigned nurse: Pink team)
Very responsive in Salve app. In person appointments very attentive and personable
Describe your experience with CCRM Minneapolis.
Only positives, clean, efficient, all staff seem incredibly nice and knowledgeable and really root for you as you go through all the ups and downs. Always feel I can get my questions answered quickly, the responsiveness of all the care team is very fast and appreciated.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Amy (Amanda) Kohlmeier at CCRM Minneapolis.
I have 20% coinsurance payments through my insurance. Lifetime $30k max. So far (1 retrieval, 2 transfers) I have had about $3615 in coinsurance payments plus a $600 anesthesia fee for retrieval and $1950 for CSC genetic testing. I am at about $20k out of my $30k lifetime fertility benefit max for insurance. I have paid about $8k in medication
Describe Amy (Amanda) Kohlmeier's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at CCRM Minneapolis.
Strong preference for single based on age and quality of embryos. We also very much did not want multiples and were happy to follow her recommendation