2017 - 2018, Unsuccessful
[Dr. Angela Martin did a] Transvaginal ultrasound during follicular phase to observe egg maturing and confirm natural ovulation. Blood work to check hormone levels. Testosterone was high, progesterone was low. Started on progesterone supplementations post peak with monthly blood draws to monitor levels. Recommended vitamin B6 and antibiotics to increase cervical mucus. Tested husband’s levels and sperm. Referred him to urologist and prescribed antibiotics for a potential infection.
[Fertility and Midwifery Care Center's] Strength: prolife, treats patient as a whole, excellent reputation with endometriosis excision, takes most insurance Weakness: patient needs to be their own advocate and request more care/aggressive treatment if they feel it is warranted, need to have 2-3 months/cycles charted with Creighton before a doctor will meet with you
How was your experience with Angela Martin at Fertility & Midwifery Care Center?
She answered any questions that I had whether in person and through email. She even contacted my insurance when they refused to cover a procedure. She has a very caring and sympathetic bedside manor. She explained all our options and laid out a clear path of treatments that we could try on our journey.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Martin at Fertility & Midwifery Care Center?
Ask her any questions and make sure that you understand all of your options.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Martin at Fertility & Midwifery Care Center?
She responds to emails in a timely manner and her staff checks in every month.
Describe the protocols Angela Martin used in your cycles at Fertility & Midwifery Care Center and their degree of success.
Transvaginal ultrasound during follicular phase to observe egg maturing and confirm natural ovulation. Blood work to check hormone levels. Testosterone was high, progesterone was low. Started on progesterone supplementations post peak with monthly blood draws to monitor levels. Recommended vitamin B6 and antibiotics to increase cervical mucus. Tested husband’s levels and sperm. Referred him to urologist and prescribed antibiotics for a potential infection.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Fertility & Midwifery Care Center.
They are knowledgeable in procedures and healthcare. The nurse midwives rotate to ensure they meet every patient but have less time to develop personal relationships with patients.
Describe your experience with Fertility & Midwifery Care Center.
Strength: prolife, treats patient as a whole, excellent reputation with endometriosis excision, takes most insurance
Weakness: patient needs to be their own advocate and request more care/aggressive treatment if they feel it is warranted, need to have 2-3 months/cycles charted with Creighton before a doctor will meet with you
Describe the costs associated with your care under Angela Martin at Fertility & Midwifery Care Center.
Covered by insurance. Less than $100/ visit and blood draw
Describe Angela Martin's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Fertility & Midwifery Care Center.
She does not do them nor recommend.
What specific things went wrong at Fertility & Midwifery Care Center?
- Lost appointments
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Fertility & Midwifery Care Center.
A staffing issue resulted in an appointment that couldn’t be met but was quickly rescheduled.