Brian Clark

Dr Clark came off kind of disconnected at the beginning of our first consult, but by the end of the appointment, both my husband and I knew we were going to feel good with him as our physician. I had to get a blood draw, and Dr. Clark went into the lab room with us...most other doctors that I've ever experienced wod have parted ways as soon as our consultation was over. He also personally walked us out of the suite. He is very knowledgeable and professional, but really opened up on a more personal level once he got to know our personalities and humor. He acknowledged my hard work when I would lose a pound here and there because he understands that with pcos, it has been really easy to gain and horribly tough to lose. He gave me his personal cell number to text during our first IUI cycle and never made me feel like I was overstepping when I would text him. We havent gotten pregnant yet, but he has worked through so so many different plans of attack which unfortunately havent been "it" for us. Next will be IVF!

If you dont understand something he tells you, definitely ask...dont yes him to death or nod as if you get what he is saying. He will explain more clearly or differently if need be.

Clomid: 50mg, I didn't respond > 100mg, I didn't respond >150mg, I didnt respond. (Taken days 5 to 9 with Internal ultrasound day 12 or 13 to check for follicle growth) Tamoxifen: I forget the dosages, but I did not respond to the first dosage > dosage increased- I think that I did get one follicle, but didn't ovulate until cd35 and did not fall pregnant. Ovulation caught with opks and confirmed with bloodwork. Tried another round, same dose but didn't ovulate. (Taken cd5 to 9, ultrasound day 12 to check for follicle growth). Provera to induce period. Letrozole with metformin 1500mg: 7.5mg , no response > 10mg, one follicle grew > ovulation occurred around cd20, intercourse, not pregnant. Another 10mg round, no follicle growth, had me take another 5 days of 10mg starting cd12, one follicle, hcg trigger shot, IUI, not pregnant. >repeat, IUI not pregnant. Now we are under quarantine and not actively taking meds for ovulation induction due to covid 19...but the next step is IVF.

I don't recall

I first met Dr. Clark as a surgeon for a ovarian cyst and was thrilled when he opened up his own fertility center. His staff is very supportive and helpful throughout the process. It was great to have most of my visits with them for they were closer to home and their office is in a beautiful refinished warehouse space and is less clinical and more peaceful. They did everything except the final procedures-that was done in Lexington MA at the large IVF center there. My only complaint is that at times the communication between the two centers could have been better regarding appointment times.

Stay positive!

It's been two years now so I don't remember specifics.

It was covered by insurance

He is very knowledgeable about infertility and seems to know what’s right for me. He definitely is old school though and doesn’t really seem to care about new findings. Ie: supplements for egg quality.

Have a list of questions ready and clear your schedule early for appointments. They see you as early as 6:30am

1st ivf: 225 Gonal f for 12 days 2nd ivf 600 Gonal f for 12 days