I found Dr. Licciardi to be a decent doctor, with good bedside manner. I did not see or interact with him as much as I would have liked...was honest and candid about my low AMH scores and the potential of only getting 6-8 eggs and likely needing to do 2 cycles...didn't really explain why my numbers were the way they were but changed the treatment.
[NYU Langone Fertility Center] facilities are state of the art, and they do cutting-edge research...treated like a number...I could almost never get a nurse on the line when I called...monitoring appointments were well-organized...I continually experienced issues with their finance department
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Overall, I found Dr. Licciardi to be a decent doctor, with good bedside manner. I did not see or interact with him as much as I would have liked, though. I had a virtual meeting with Dr. Licciardi and then saw him in the office once before I started my 1st egg freeze cycle. He was honest and candid about my low AMH scores and the potential of only getting 6-8 eggs and likely needing to do 2 cycles. After my first cycle and only getting 2 eggs, I emailed him and asked him about a 2nd cycle. He didn't really explain why my numbers were the way they were but changed the treatment. For my 2nd cycle, I did not see him at all, until a monitoring appointment towards the end. I believe this was because I had voiced some disappointment in not being seeing by a doctor or resident/fellow during my treatment. At the time, I had 5 follicles developing. I ended up with 3 eggs. Again, not quite sure why, but I was overall fine with it, given my age/numbers. Dr. Licciardi called after my 2nd cycle and opened the door to ask questions, but I was just so tired and mentally exhausted from the process, so I didn't have the energy to walk through the how's and whys with him. I do feel comfortable in going back to him if/when I need to use the eggs.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
You may not see him, or any doctor/resident, during the treatment.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
I knew going into my treatment that the NYU clinic was a busy place, because they are good at what they do. Their facilities are state of the art, and they do cutting-edge research. They have great, academic doctors. That said, I wasn't ready for how I would feel - hopped up on hormones - being treated like a number. It was quite discouraging. During morning labs, I consistently saw the same phlebotomist, but she never remembered me. This is important because I have small veins, which require the "baby needle." I also sometimes need to be double banded. I had to remind her every time, and I could sense she was irritated with the reminder on occasion. I also have Mirena, which means I do not get a bleed. Before I started injections, I had to remind each phlebotomist and nurse that I had Mirena, otherwise they would just say "call us when you get a bleed!" For my ultrasounds, I almost always saw the ultrasound tech, not a doctor or resident. Understandably, she could not answer clinical questions. On one occasion, I was told that a nurse would call me later with the results, at which time I could ask questions. But, a nurse never called. Instead, a brief message was dropped my portal. I could almost never get a nurse on the line when I called; I would have to leave a message with the answering service and a nurse would eventually call back. Again, this is a description of why I felt like a number, not how I felt about the experience overall.
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
1st cycle:
day 1-10 Prime with estrogen patch for 10 days.
day 11-16: 300 Gonal F, 100 Menopur with 150 clomid
day 17-20: 300IU GonalF and 150IU Menopur
Trigger: hCG 1000/Lupron 80 + 12 hours Lupron 40
3-4 follicles were consistently visible during each ultrasound; however, towards the end, there were only 1-2. I may have ovulated during the cycle. Clinic offered to cancel, but I said no. I was able to get 2 eggs (1 slightly immature).
2nd cycle:
day 1-5: prime with Estrogen Patch. Inject Cetrotide for 3 of those days mid course.
days 6-7: 5 units of microdose Lupron 2x a day.
days 8-12: 5 units of microdose Lupron 2x a day, 300IU Gonal F, 150IU Menopur, 100 mg clomid
days 13-21: 5 units of microdose Lupron 2x a day, 300IU Gonal F, 150IU Menopur
day 22: 1:20 am - 2 full Ovidrels
day 23: Retrieval
5 Follicles were consistently visible during ultrasounds. 3 eggs were retrieved and all 3 were mature and able to be frozen.
I was happy with the results, given that my AMH is 0.2 and I'm 38.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
NYU is a busy place, with a lot of patients. The nurses always seemed to be in a hurry, because of this set up. Sometimes, I would get a message in my portal in lieu of a phone call, which I did not like.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
The strength of this clinic is that they are associated with large, academic medical institution. For someone like me, who knew that their egg count would be low, this is appealing. To me, this means that their practices on the other end (i.e., unfreezing and IUI) will be better than the standalone clinics around the city. There is an inherent trustworthiness that comes with NYU. I also have several genetic conditions to check for, and I trust they will be able to do that and assist me with managing whatever issues arise.
The weakness is certainly the operations. I realize this cuts both ways, because if they did not see as many patients, I may not be able to get in! But it did result in me feeling like a number. I often had to remind nurses of underlying issues (e.g., I have an IUD and therefore do not bleed, I need the "baby needle" for blood draws or I'll bruise, etc.). Couple this with being "hopped up" on hormones, it felt hard to manage. It wasn't until I vocalized these issues with the staff that I started to feel some relief.
Notably, though not clinical, I continually experienced issues with their finance department. During my first cycle, the finance team itself pointed me towards a loan provider, which I used. However, the loan provider paid NYU, but NYU did not have a record of this payment. Every time I would ask the person at the finance desk about it during my treatment, they would be confused and state they "had to talk to the supervisor." This went on for weeks, up until almost the date of my first retrieval. I ultimately had to get the loan provider involved to resolve the situation. I am still navigating finance department issues with my 2nd cycle. For whatever reason, NYU is not registering my full payment, and it is so difficult to get a hold of a "real person" in the finance department. I will likely have to engage my loan provider again. It is an incredibly frustrating situation.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
The monitoring appointments were well-organized, but as I stated before, I often had to remind the same phlebotomist to use the baby needle (or I would bruise). I also had to remind the staff, including the nurses that called with instructions, that I had Mirena, and therefore, did not bleed. To me, both of these issues could be easily resolved by reviewing my chart for 30 seconds before calling me in for bloodwork. I also did not like that, most times, I was seen by an ultrasound technician for the ultrasound. While she was good at what she did, she could not answer clinical questions (e.g., should I be feeling this way). When I spoke to the nurse about it, she said "well you know you can always ask to see a Doctor," which I actually did not know, because no one told me!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
1st cycle: $9,603 to the clinic + $1,000 anesthesia fee (billed separately) + about $1,500 in pharmacy costs
2nd cycle: $9,250 to the clinic + $1,000 anesthesia fee (billed separately) + about $1,000 in pharmacy costs
Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
N/A
What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
I appreciate how Dr Licciardi was blunt, straightforward and I liked his bedside manner. One time during treatment he called me at home to see how I was doing. But I only saw him once in person apart from the initial consultation (he just happened to be attending one day during monitoring)...Once I began treatment, it was as though he completely checked out. None of my doses were adjusted even though I was not responding and he wasn’t reachable when a nurse called me to cancel my cycle right before retrieval day.
The NYU FC nurses are great, there are a lot of them with varying levels of experience but the senior nurses are extremely knowledgeable, very responsive...Given their volume, they operate like a well-oiled machine...I had to postpone my cycle by a month because their orientation class was fully booked. I changed coordinators and this didn’t happen again...I was informed of my cancelled cycle via voice mail from a nurse the day before my scheduled retrieval. I called back 3 min later but could not reach anyone, they had closed early for the day.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
I would recommend Dr Licciardi to someone with a simple case. For someone with a more complex case or poorer prognosis, needing more customized care, I would NOT recommend him at all. I changed doctors after my cancelled retrieval and I am extremely happy I did so.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Be ready to advocate for yourself and do not expect to be guided at all. Ask a thousand questions if you do get the chance to speak with him (different protocols, what could they adjust, what levels are they looking for and on what basis will they adjust doses) - don’t expect any of this information to be volunteered as you may never actually see Dr L in person again after your first visit. He doesn’t always answer calls, but he DOES respond to emails.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
I appreciate how Dr Licciardi was blunt, straightforward and I liked his bedside manner. One time during treatment he called me at home to see how I was doing. But I only saw him once in person apart from the initial consultation (he just happened to be attending one day during monitoring), and I felt like I got conflicting information and levels of care from different doctors and fellows over the course of each cycle. Once I began treatment, it was as though he completely checked out. None of my doses were adjusted even though I was not responding and he wasn’t reachable when a nurse called me to cancel my cycle right before retrieval day.
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
IUI cycle - Letrozole (one follicle, no pregnancy)
IVF cycle - “mild” dose antagonist protocol with estrogen prime
- protocol: estrogen patch + ganirelix prime; 150 iu follistim + clomid, ganirelix (17 days of stims), ovidrel trigger
- result: cancelled cycle, recruited one follicle, still intended to retrieve (DOR, poor prognosis) but ovulated after trigger / shortly before retrieval
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic). (Assigned nurse: Mary Hartpence)
The NYU FC nurses are great, there are a lot of them with varying levels of experience but the senior nurses are extremely knowledgeable, very responsive (once I could not reach my nurse because she was in the OR but they share files and my problem was solved by another nurse right away). Given their volume, they operate like a well-oiled machine.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Strengths: organized, high volume, solid nursing staff, once you learn to navigate the clinic they are very responsive, good for cookie-cutter cases
Weaknesses: you’ll never see your doctor, you’ll get conflicting information from attending a and fellows (several doctors openly questioned my protocol), you will NOT receive personalized care. Also because they are so big, there’s not a lot of flexibility around scheduling (need to check a lot of boxes, little leeway). For me this didn’t work - my ovarian reserve is very low and my antral count varies month to month. I need to optimize my cycles around my body and not the clinic’s calendar, so switched to a smaller clinic with better results.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
IUI and IVF were covered by insurance, meds were out of pocket (~$5000), biopsy for PGS was ~$4,600 out of pocket.
What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information
Canceled a cycle due to clinic error
Describe the specific things that went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
1) When scheduling my first IVF cycle, miscommunication between my doctor and coordinator meant that I never actually got on the official calendar. I had to postpone my cycle by a month because their orientation class was fully booked. I changed coordinators and this didn’t happen again.
2) I was informed of my cancelled cycle via voice mail from a nurse the day before my scheduled retrieval. I called back 3 min later but could not reach anyone, they had closed early for the day. It took me several hours to reach anyone and still never received a medical explanation for why my estrogen dropped right before the retrieval.
3) I paid upfront for PGS testing (biopsy) but retrieved zero eggs. I have spent months trying to get that cost refunded since there were no embryos to biopsy. I have still not gotten an answer from the billing dept.
The doctor [Dr. Frederick Licciardi] and his research is top notch...First transfer was with Ovidrel, second was a natural cycle...He felt very comfortable going with one each time [Eset Approach]. I wasn't interested in the risk of multiples given my "Advanced" age...I still have his voicemail saved from when our transfer didn't work. He was honest and compassionate about what had happened ("I wish I had better news, and I know how disappointing this must feel.") but was still optimistic about the future ("Give me a call when you are ready and we will go over next steps.")
The morning clinic [NYU] is a work horse - you come in and then you leave and it is all business. It's an odd thing - but there is no sense of community, not once did another patient say something kind to me or smile, everyone looks at their phones. The nurses are moving people through as fast as possible. Whole thing is very odd - unlike anything I have ever experienced...They did not account for the timing of mail order delivery of drugs.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr. Licciardi is great. I still have his voicemail saved from when our transfer didn't work. He was honest and compassionate about what had happened ("I wish I had better news, and I know how disappointing this must feel.") but was still optimistic about the future ("Give me a call when you are ready and we will go over next steps.")
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
The doctor and his research is top notch. You have to be prepared mentally to deal with the NYU clinic - which is a whole other story.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
We talked about common interests beyond having babies - like skiing. For me this is important - it's like a sales call, let's talk about something for a minute or two that isn't this crazy expensive stressful situation that we are really here to discuss.
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
Unfortunately I do not have access to the paperwork - but I could supply this later. (First transfer was with Ovidrel, second was a natural cycle)
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
The morning clinic is a work horse - you come in and then you leave and it is all business. It's an odd thing - but there is no sense of community, not once did another patient say something kind to me or smile, everyone looks at their phones. The nurses are moving people through as fast as possible. Whole thing is very odd - unlike anything I have ever experienced.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
It's NYU - and they have a great track record at getting the results that I wanted. I would recommend them for the work, but not the decor. Also the location is not easy to get to in the morning. I did hear that they might be opening more locations for bloodwork.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
$4500/IVF
Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
He felt very comfortable going with one each time. I wasn't interested in the risk of multiples given my "Advanced" age.
What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Lost appointments
Describe the specific things that went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
They did not account for the timing of mail order delivery of drugs.
Dr. Licciardi was my doctor but I saw him only twice during the process. We met at the consult and then he preformed one ultrasound. I was surprised when I learned he wasn't the one conducting my retrieval but he called me and put me at ease about who was doing the retrieval.... I really thought Dr. Licciardi's care was excellent during the process. He was always accessible by phone and email, and he called me several times to keep me updated and to check on me. I definitely felt that he cared
[NYU] is a factory but very organized. There were times I questioned if they were tailoring my meds correctly but at the end they knew what they were doing because I got way more eggs than expected. Also, need better communication regarding requirements if you ever want to donate the eggs. I was told that I had time to make the decision before retrieval and then week before the retrieval I was told that you need to start the process one month prior.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr. Licciardi was my doctor but I saw him only twice during the process. We met at the consult and then he preformed one ultrasound. I was surprised when I learned he wasn't the one conducting my retrieval but he called me and put me at ease about who was doing the retrieval. I really thought Dr. Licciardi's care was excellent during the process. He was always accessible by phone and email, and he called me several times to keep me updated and to check on me. I definitely felt that he cared and I wasn't just another number in the factory.
. I think Dr. Licciardi wanted to manage my expectations because he told me to expect 10-14 eggs, but 22 were retrieved and 20 mature eggs were frozen (age 36). What this actually means I really don't know because Dr. Licciardi made it clear that there are no guarantees.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
He is not going to hold your hand during the process but you will get excellent results.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr. Licciardi was my doctor but I saw him only twice during the process. We met at the consult and then he preformed one ultrasound. I was surprised when I learned he wasn't the one conducting my retrieval but he called me and put me at ease about who was doing the retrieval. All of the doctors are highly skilled with decades of experience so you will always be in great hands. I really thought Dr. Licciardi's care was excellent during the process. He was always accessible by phone and email, and he called me several times to keep me updated and to check on me. I definitely felt that he cared and I wasn't just another number in the factory.
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
We started out with 150 Gonal F in the morning and 75 Menapur at night and then we decreased Gonal F dosage by the end of week one. Total cycle lasted 10 days. Results were 22 eggs retrieved. 20 frozen (but 2 were not fully mature but they froze them anyway).
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
You may see the same nurses during blood work, but often they are different. I never encountered any nursing staff who were rude or unkind. Nurses on retrieval day were very sweet and caring.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
There should be more preparation for administering the injections. There was an orientation but I forgot everything by the time it was time to start the cycle.
It is a factory but very organized. There were times I questioned if they were tailoring my meds correctly but at the end they knew what they were doing because I got way more eggs than expected.
Also, need better communication regarding requirements if you ever want to donate the eggs. I was told that I had time to make the decision before retrieval and then week before the retrieval I was told that you need to start the process one month prior. Still not sure what the actual answer is for that question.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
$6900 for egg freezing and storage for one year. 1,000 for anesthesia. I received a discount because it was medically necessary for me.
Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
N/A
What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
I wanted the option to donate my eggs if I wanted. There were certain requirements that had to be met ahead of time. I wasn’t given the correct timeline for that so I do not have option to donate my eggs if I wanted to do so. It’s not the end of the world and probably will need all the eggs.
Dr Licciardi spent a good deal of time with us during our consultation and he was blunt yet always very positive. He also listened to my ideas and we came up with a plan together. He didn’t push me right into IVF and encouraged my break between IUIs and IVF.... The only weakness I see is that I only saw dr Licciardi twice. Once during consultation and the next when he performed one of my IUIs. I’m not sure if that’s normal in all clinics but he is responsive and helpful over email which really helps ease my nerves when I have questions or concerns.
This [NYU] is a very busy but very organized clinic. The nurses get you in and out for early morning blood work and the wait times are never that bad. They have a very good system. It is a bit hard to get someone one the phone quickly, but they do always return calls within the same day or next morning. I’ve had no issues with billing or authorization and they are always very quick and helpful, calling Aetna for me and helping to make the insurance process as easy as possible.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr Licciardi has great bedside manner and very personable. He seemed interested in getting to know us as a couple and he explained our test results to us in ways we could understand. He was thorough in all the tests he recommended and always told us his expert opinion, not just what we wanted to hear. He also listened to me and my concerns while going through IUI and I felt that we came up with my fertility plan together, which helped make me feel more involved and in control. Dr Licciardi never pushed IVF on us even though he believes that will be our best route, but knowing we weren’t ready and wanted to give IUI a shot, he was supportive and helped us to try and make that happen. After 4 failed attempts we decided to take a break and I started acupuncture. He was supportive and even encouraged it. We will be starting IVF in May. The only weakness I see is that I only saw dr Licciardi twice. Once during consultation and the next when he performed one of my IUIs. I’m not sure if that’s normal in all clinics but he is responsive and helpful over email which really helps ease my nerves when I have questions or concerns. My two friends have had success with Dr Licciardi so I’m hopeful and excited to see what happens.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Be upfront about your ideas and plans for treatment and email him with any questions or concerns, you’ll get the quickest reply.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr Licciardi spent a good deal of time with us during our consultation and he was blunt yet always very positive. He also listened to my ideas and we came up with a plan together. He didn’t push me right into IVF and encouraged my break between IUIs and IVF. He also called to follow up with me after failed IUIs and is quick to answer any questions I have over email, which is super convenient.
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
All of my tests came back great, however my husband had slightly low motility. We wanted to start slow so our first cycle we tried natural IUI which Dr Licciardi was very supportive of since I have no discovered issues ovulating. After that failed we moved to Chlomid, followed by two more rounds using injectables. After 4 failed rounds I decided to see an acupuncturist and get my body and mind back in shape I order to start IVF. My cycles are on the shorter side which may be causing an issue with implantation. My acupuncturist and I are working together to correct that and it’s working! I’ll be starting IVF in May with a protocol of 150 Gonal F and 150 menopur to start.
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic). (Assigned nurse: Kamini)
Every single nurse or coordinator I have dealt with has been amazing. They are friendly, remember your name, comforting and knowledgeable. They always make me feel that they care and are here to help. They are responsive and informative. I am very happy with the team of nurses!
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
This is a very busy but very organized clinic. The nurses get you in and out for early morning blood work and the wait times are never that bad. They have a very good system. It is a bit hard to get someone one the phone quickly, but they do always return calls within the same day or next morning. I’ve had no issues with billing or authorization and they are always very quick and helpful, calling Aetna for me and helping to make the insurance process as easy as possible. They answer all of my questions and never make me feel like a bother.
Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Our clinic does not do multiple embryo transfers and they explained the risks very clearly. My husband and I are on board.
What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
One of the nurses called with my 3rd IUI result and advised me I was pregnant, however, she read my estrogen levels instead of progesterone and realized it right away. She was so apologetic and says that has never happened in 18 years since she’s been a nurse. It was disappointing but I understood people make mistakes and we are all human. Dr Licciardi called me immediately after to make sure I was okay. I actually enjoyed those 5 seconds of thinking I was pregnant. :)
Dr. Licciardi was great about calling me back when I requested a phone call, but he didn't always seem to know who I was or where I was or in what kind of cycle...He is very honest and up-front. Be in touch with him a lot if you want actual feedback re your protocol... He will not oversee your actual case but if you want him to check something, he will. I think in all of our cycles I only saw him in the ultrasound room once during morning monitoring periods.
The staff at the clinic [NYU] are friendly and upbeat and are generally good about being efficient. They are great about calling roughly when they say they will. Not as much personal attention as I would like...I did have a few things go not-so-smoothly, like being told to take the wrong dose of medication or given the wrong instructions post-procedure...Be prepared to show up closer to 6:45 a.m. if you want to get in and out of monitoring fast.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
I think Dr. Licciardi is a very caring doctor and has a lot of patients and I appreciated his attention during our appointments but wish I had called him more often during actual treatments to see how he would have responded. As I wrote earlier, he does always call back within a reasonable amount of time but doesn't always seem to know why I would be calling and he would answer questions that I think are significant pretty quickly, so that I wondered if he was considering all of my own unique information or just answering generally what he would tell a patient in a similar situation.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
He is very honest and up-front. Be in touch with him a lot if you want actual feedback re your protocol. Don't rely only on the nurses. He will not oversee your actual case but if you want him to check something, he will. I think in all of our cycles I only saw him in the ultrasound room once during morning monitoring periods.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr. Licciardi was great about calling me back when I requested a phone call, but he didn't always seem to know who I was or where I was or in what kind of cycle. As a result, I think I was addressing one concern while he was talking about something else, that I didn't even know related to me. When we had actual appointments, he was attentive at those times. Once, I ran into him on my way out after an IUI under his care/protocol, and he didn't wish me good luck or even smile; I thought this was a little odd, but then realized he was probably very busy and/or preoccupied.
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
For the egg freezing/retrieval I think he went to highest dose on everything because of my age and other health issues. I was at first freezing eggs as a single woman (with my first doctor, not Licciardi) then embryos with partner for future use (with Licciardi) and eventually thawed the eggs I'd frozen with another doctor (now working with Licciardi) to make those into embryos and did 2 cycles of FET using the eggs from my youngest age. He had me on progesterone shots for one FET cycle, with estradiol pills, even though my cycle is very regular; I was never sure why. And I was on progesterone suppositories for the second FET cycle, no estradiol. I don't remember the egg freezing exactly as it was a few years ago but it was some combination of Gonal-F and Follistim and ovidrel. I know I didn't do the medication that you have to mix together at home when i did the cycle for freezing with him. I'm not really sure of his rationale for the egg freezing -- I guess it's the usual protocol he starts with then adjusts if it doesn't work? For the FET I also didn't know why we were using estradiol when estrogen always normal and I ovulate on my own. Second cycle of FET we tried suppositories because of the pain at my injection site. Also would only transfer one embryo at a time because he said was big risk in having multiples and did NOT recommend PGD or any other biopsy pre implantation. I think he said because egg quality was good. I did have an IUI with letrozole days 3-7 (was supposed to be days 5-9 but there was a miscommunication re what day my period actually started). Also used trigger shot in the morning about 27 hours before IUI. I got pregnant but miscarried around 9 weeks (I had been transferred to OB after heartbeat.) Went back for another IUI two months after miscarriage; not successful.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Very hit or miss. Some excellent nurses. Some not so excellent nurses. It seems in the five years that I've been a patient at NYU that things have gotten more like a factory and there is just a huge volume of patients, more than there was when I was first there. For the most part, everyone is cheerful and upbeat, but they don't all have the same level of experience and I was given misinformation at least once. Also came away from blood taking very bruised once or twice. Had to ice and it wasn't when I was having daily blood tests. On the plus side, if you do get to know one of the nurses, sometimes you can get that person's direct line if you want their opinion. Nurse's take of picture was sometimes different than my doctor's so it was confusing at times.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
The staff at the clinic are friendly and upbeat and are generally good about being efficient. They are great about calling roughly when they say they will. Not as much personal attention as I would like because I have multiple health issues. If you are considering IUI, there is one nurse who i think is much better at it than the others but that might just be a personal preference. Be prepared to show up closer to 6:45 a.m. if you want to get in and out of monitoring fast. If you come later, definitely longer waits, especially if you need an ultrasound, too. Definitely be proactive and make sure to communicate with your doctor as much as you are comfortable doing. You must be proactive. I have not been to other clinics so I don't know how this one compares.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
It went relatively smoothly when I was able to be there by 6:45 a.m. Hours don't start till 7 a.m. but like everything in NYC, people get there early and start to line up. When I really needed some sleep and went in a little later, different story. Also, the nurses would ask me for my allergies and what medications I was taking each time even though it was in the computer. I started carrying a list. I think all they cared about was latex but if you have a long list of allergies that you yourself can't remember, it's frustrating to have to recite it every other day. Then sometimes the doctor would make a change of protocol and I wouldn't know why or know that I needed to have my partner there with me for consent forms. It sometimes went flawlessly, other times, not at all so.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
First round, years ago, all out of pocket and nearly $20,000 for an egg retrieval and embryo creation (for freezing). Then the clinic went in network and my 2 FET's were covered by insurance but I reached my lifetime maximum fertility benefit with the 2 FET cycles and everything is out of pocket. I haven't gotten the bill for the IUI but looks as if it will cost a couple thousand because of all the morning monitoring. (I never get the home ovulation test kits to work right for me so I chose to have monitoring done at the clinic and I required a lot during the cycle post-miscarriage.)
Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
For me, he definitely was set on single embryo transfer and would not even discuss allowing me to have more than one embryo transferred. He would not budge.
What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Failed to call with results
Failed to order appropriate test
Provided conflicting information
Failed to convey critical information
Failed to consider drug intolerance
Describe the specific things that went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
I did have a few things go not-so-smoothly, like being told to take the wrong dose of medication or given the wrong instructions post-procedure (while I could hear what other patients were being told). When I was given wrong instructions for medications, it meant I had to scramble on a weekend to get extra medications. In one case, re being given instructions post-procedure, I asked the nurse if the instructions she was giving to others applied to me and she said yes, of course. And then gave me instructions but I was otherwise going to have left without those unwritten instructions. I hope since standard they will start writing them down for everyone. This was for an FET. At another FET I was asked to have half-full bladder on arrival; I then had a 1.75 hour wait for procedure (the FET was very late, long after my appointment time), so a nurse told me to empty my bladder when I felt I had to pee. I emptied partially. Then she told me to completely empty bladder. So I did. Then the doctor was ready to do the transfer and couldn't believe I had voided. Big fail, if you ask me. Then as for the IUIs, on the 2nd, I was in so much pain during the procedure and she did it so slowly that I wondered if she knew what she was doing. And in the case when I was actually pregnant, I had a nurse tell me that the beta was super low, barely a positive; but then the doctor told me it was actually a very good number. The nurse performing the IUI that was successful was very good and I would love it if I could always have her perform them.
The first thing Dr. Licciardi said to me at our initial consult was, "it looks like you have been on a long road, and I know how difficult that is." It was a simple acknowledgment but exactly what I needed to hear....Dr. Licciardi is one of the top in his field, but does not have the arrogance that sometimes comes with that. He is patient, and caring. He takes the time to listen and explain. Though we did not see him at most appointments, we spoke to him often and felt comfortable that he was overseeing our treatment throughout.
Overall, the nurses [at NYU] were very helpful. We did part of our cycle remotely and most of the nurses went the extra mile, following up with our local lab to ensure they got the blood work in a timely way. The nurses were knowledgable and caring....I went about an hour into the monitoring hours, after the morning rush but before the latecomers. I don't think I waited more than 15 minutes any morning. Very efficient.... NYU is large, and it is important for you to advocate for yourself.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr. Licciardi is one of the top in his field, but does not have the arrogance that sometimes comes with that. He is patient, and caring. He takes the time to listen and explain. Though we did not see him at most appointments, we spoke to him often and felt comfortable that he was overseeing our treatment throughout. We were not from NY, and Dr. Licciardi worked with us, to enable us to do part of our cycle with my local Dr. Dr. Licciardi does lecture around the world so he is not always in the office, but even when traveling his staff can usually reach him,
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Ask questions. He offers the information the average person wants to hear, but if you are like me and want to understand all the details, ask him to elaborate. He will, and he will explain it clearly until you are satisfied. Also, you can't separate him from the NYU, the clinic that he practices in - NYU is large, and it is important for you to advocate for yourself. However, we were happy with almost all the nurses and staff there and always knew we could go directly to Dr. Licciardi with questions or concerns.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
The first thing Dr. Licciardi said to me at our initial consult was, "it looks like you have been on a long road, and I know how difficult that is." It was a simple acknowledgment but exactly what I needed to hear. His caring demeanor continued throughout our treatment. When he spoke with us, he explained his recommendations and patiently answered our many questions.
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
We had MF (low sperm count) and FF (PCOS). We came to Dr. Licciardi after having done a surgery for MF, monitored cycles and IUIs and having had one miscarrigae. We knew we wanted to move on to IVF. Dr. Licciardi recommended a basic IVF protocol - gonal-f, PIO, ganirelix, doxycycline, ovidrel trigger - as our medical presentation made us good candidates for a basic cycle. Thankfully, he was right. We were able to transfer 1 fresh embryo, and froze 5 all of which were BB or above. We failed the fresh cycle - I believe my body was just too traumatized from all the meds of the cycle. We took a month break and came back for a FET, which was successful.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
We dealt with many nurses and there was only one we didn't care for. Overall, the nurses were very helpful. We did part of our cycle remotely and most of the nurses went the extra mile, following up with our local lab to ensure they got the blood work in a timely way. The nurses were knowledgable and caring. Again, NYU is a large clinic and it is important when dealing with so many different people that you are your own advocate and make sure the nurse you are speaking with is aware of the full picture.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
NYU is top center. It may have been overwhelming for us if it was the first stop on our fertility journey. By the time we got to NYU, we were reassured to be in a place with top doctors and labs, and were fine with not having the amenities of a concierge practice. If you are just starting out and using NYU it may be more challenging, though I would still recommend them. We had a consult in another top clinic, and we found NYU to be a lot more caring and small-feel despite its prominence.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
I went about an hour into the monitoring hours, after the morning rush but before the latecomers. I don't think I waited more than 15 minutes any morning. Very efficient.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
12,600 for IVF cycle + 3000 for ICSI + 1000(?) for embryo storage
Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
From what I understand, Dr. Licciardi feels strongly that it is safer to transfer one embryo, and rarely recommends transferring multiple. We discussed this at length with him prior to our FET, and ultimately trusted his judgment and transferred one.
I reacted strongly to the meds [with Dr. Frederick Licciardi] and needed to be seen daily for monitoring and given the antagonist drugs fairly soon in my cycle (I believe it was Ganirelix)...expect him to be straightforward with you...Dr. Licciardi treated us like humans, but we only met with him once and only spoke on the phone a few times regarding results after that.
A round of IVF [at NYC] was $18,500. Since we had a lot of embryos and did PGS testing and an FET, that added on about $10k more in cost...The clinic treats you a little like a number – which was to be expected at a large clinic like that...The nursing staff was proficient and experienced. They did not seem particularly compassionate or personal. More just about business and trying to be efficient, which was ok with me, because there were a lot of people to get through in the mornings. It would have been nice if they'd introduced themselves when they called your name or drew your blood.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
We found Dr. Licciardi to be smart, experienced and to the point. I would recommend him without hesitation, but perhaps not to someone who wants a doctor to be extremely warm and compassionate and hold their hand throughout the process. I wouldn't say that Dr. L was NOT warm or compassionate, but I also wouldn't call him a warm & fuzzy doctor. That was not important to us – we only wanted a doctor who was very experienced with a track record of success – so we were very happy with him.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Ask blunt questions and expect him to be straightforward with you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr. Licciardi treated us like humans, but we only met with him once and only spoke on the phone a few times regarding results after that. The clinic treats you a little like a number – which was to be expected at a large clinic like that, so it did not bother me.
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
I don't remember specific medications or dosages. We stared the regular way (I believe I had a gonal F pen), but I reacted strongly to the meds and needed to be seen daily for monitoring and given the antagonist drugs fairly soon in my cycle (I believe it was Ganirelix).
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
The nursing staff was proficient and experienced. They did not seem particularly compassionate or personal. More just about business and trying to be efficient, which was ok with me, because there were a lot of people to get through in the mornings. It would have been nice if they'd introduced themselves when they called your name or drew your blood.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
NYU is a world-class facility. I personally don't care if it feels like a farm or you're treated as a number – they have a lot of people to get through, and all I care about is that they're effective and successful, which they are. I would recommend anyone to NYU.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
There were a lot of people, but it ran like a well-oiled machine. You could go anytime between 7 and 9am, which was nice for some flexibility, but the later you got there, the longer the wait would be. If you arrived during the first half hour, there was basically no wait.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
A round of IVF was $18,500. Since we had a lot of embryos and did PGS testing and an FET, that added on about $10k more in cost.
Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
The NYU practice strongly recommends a single transfer, especially with PGS embryos. You would have to override their recommendation to transfer multiple embryos.
I saw Dr Liccardi when I first went to the clinic and spoke to him numerous times before my course of treatment. When my husband and I were given all of the information about Tammy specific treatment it was reviewed by a nurse in a room with other couples. I saw dr liccardi infrequently during treatment. He did not do my transfer or retreval. He did however play a more active role in my care once I was full of fluid- and eventually hospitalized. ... this should never have happened.
Some days it was like a factory in there [NYU]. Unless you had the same nurse drawing your blood each morning or saw the same doctor every morning you were a number. It wasn't until I had complications with the IVF that I became a human...When my husband and I were given all of the information about Tammy specific treatment it was reviewed by a nurse in a room with other couples. I saw dr liccardi infrequently during treatment. He did not do my transfer or retreval.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
I ended up hospitalized with severe OHSS but was able to maintain a healthy pregnancy.... I saw Dr Liccardi when I first went to the clinic and spoke to him numerous times before my course of treatment. When my husband and I were given all of the information about Tammy specific treatment it was reviewed by a nurse in a room with other couples. I saw dr liccardi infrequently during treatment. He did not do my transfer or retreval. He did however play a more active role in my care once I was full of fluid- and eventually hospitalized. ... this should never have happened.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
He is a great doctor but demand more personalized care. Do your homework and ask all the questions you need. Be sure that your comfortable with your course of treatment
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Some days it was like a factory in there. Unless you had the same nurse drawing your blood each morning or saw the same doctor every morning you were a number. It wasn't until I had complications with the IVF that I became a human
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
I decided to do IVF w dr liccardi after trying clomid pills for many months with my Obgyn. Dr liccardi felt strongly that an IUI or IVF cycle would work very well for me. We went with IVF (insurance covered one round) my treatment included the HCG trigger shot. (Looking back- This should not have been part of my treatment) treatment was fine. I was a "chicken with 18 eggs" as one of the doctors told me. Retreval was a breeze. When it came to transfer I told the current doctor I was feeling incredibly bloated, uncomfortable etc... he told me since I had no weight gain it was normal since 18 eggs were remove. I proceeded with the transfer. Shortly after (a day or two)I found myself short of breathe and when I lied down it felt as if I was drowning..... turns out I was pregnant but I also had OHSS. I was hospitalized for a few nights. I had a lung tap, multiple stomach drains in dr liccardi office, another ER visit w another. Lung tap and yet another stomach drain. I gained a ton of weight due to fluids. Somehow I was able to maintain the pregnancy and today I have a healthy boy
Overall, I think he [Dr. Frederick Licciardi] is neither mushy-concerned nor cold about his assessments. He seems genuinely interested in his patients and in helping them. And when I pushed a little to do something he did not recommend, he quickly took my side. This was important because I think being very downbeat about the process or feeling like your doctor is annoyed or unsupportive because you don't agree with him can make it all too hard. I never had that kind of negative experience with him. But he also was honest and "to the point" about the process at each stage, which might seem uncaring to some women. I am not the kind of person who pushes hard to get my way, and I think that had a positive effect on my interactions with him. I do not know if that aspect of my personality may have hurt my chances, such as when I only had 2 follicles with my IVF cycle (at a high level o
They [nurses at NYU] were very helpful, but also very busy in the mornings. The donor egg staff were very professional but very warm as the process went on. The lead nurses on the regular staff were very kind to me and I appreciated it...Dr. Licciardi found the right balance of understanding/sympathy and honesty when I was unsuccessful and couldn't help but cry. He also gave me a chance at IVF with my own eggs after honestly telling me that he would not recommend it, and he had a positive attitude throughout the process. Finally, the nurse staff were very supportive of me during the various processes I went through.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
I partially answered this with the "number or person" question. Dr. Licciardi was very upbeat with my initial assessment and FSH levels, and quickly got me started on testing and polyp removal to make my chances as high as possible (I had never tried to get pregnant and was doing this with donor sperm). When my FSH levels subsequently elevated, he was sympathetic but to the point that I might get lucky with IUI and he would support that for 2 or 3 cycles. I think some women might have taken that as uncaring, but I felt like he was only being honest and not judging me nor did he want to mislead me. When I failed at IUI but my FSH and estrogen had improved I met with him regarding IVF. He was not in favor of it, but said we could try and then he had a positive, supportive attitude throughout that process. When it failed and I cried, saying I felt stupid for trying at my age (I was at that point 44 years old), he told me I shouldn't feel bad at all about that and he seemed quite genuine with his supportive comments. I commented that I had a family member interested in donating eggs and he was very positive about it. Overall, I think he is neither mushy-concerned nor cold about his assessments. He seems genuinely interested in his patients and in helping them. And when I pushed a little to do something he did not recommend, he quickly took my side. This was important because I think being very downbeat about the process or feeling like your doctor is annoyed or unsupportive because you don't agree with him can make it all too hard. I never had that kind of negative experience with him. But he also was honest and "to the point" about the process at each stage, which might seem uncaring to some women. I am not the kind of person who pushes hard to get my way, and I think that had a positive effect on my interactions with him. I do not know if that aspect of my personality may have hurt my chances, such as when I only had 2 follicles with my IVF cycle (at a high level of hormone treatments) and he said we needed to convert the cycle to IUI. I now feel pretty confident he made the right call.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
The patient should expect honesty, but understand he and the clinic are trying to get good numbers. He will recommend what he thinks gives you the best chance of success at having a baby, especially considering most of us have limited resources and usually can't do more than two IVF cycles with our insurance. As a patient, you want to pull out all the stops. I think that dynamic goes on with all the doctors. But I do believe he really believes in his work and wants to help.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr. Licciardi found the right balance of understanding/sympathy and honesty when I was unsuccessful and couldn't help but cry. He also gave me a chance at IVF with my own eggs after honestly telling me that he would not recommend it, and he had a positive attitude throughout the process. Finally, the nurse staff were very supportive of me during the various processes I went through.
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
It's been quiet a while and don't remember a lot of details. He recommended IUI cycles with HG injections to time the injections. With IVF he went high on the hormones, which I think was right given my age. He also said with IVF that they won't do retrievals unless there are at least three follicles. I only had two so he recommended I stop the medications and just to HG injection with IUI. With the donor egg cycle, we synchronized our cycles with birth control pills and then went to estrogen pills and progesterone shots daily. I don't know the rest of the protocols for the egg donor.
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
They were very helpful, but also very busy in the mornings. The donor egg staff were very professional but very warm as the process went on. The lead nurses on the regular staff were very kind to me and I appreciated it.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
I really like the no appointment, two-hour window in the morning for the blood draws. But sometimes there are problems/back-ups and you never know when you will have one of those mornings when everyone shows up at the same time and you have to wait quite a while. So be prepared to wait and perhaps be late for work if that is where you are going next.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
I don't remember much. I think the first IVF cycle was maybe $10k or $12k before insurance. The frozen embryo cycle was less than $5k. Frozen embryo cost $1,200 plus another $1k annually for storage. IUI was much cheaper
Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Since I used a younger donor and told him I couldn't handle having twins, he was very supportive of doing just a single embryo transfer. It worked out great for me.
First consult he [Dr Liccardi] was kind, encouraging and listened. He explained everything and made a plan that worked for me. On important appointments, for sonos and pregnancy tests he was present. Always asked how I was doing and made the visit very personal. He was genuinely happy for me when we got the positive results.
Very modern. From signing in to leaving from blood work it was never more then 30 minutes. Everything is at the facility from counseling, bloodwork, sonos and transfer. Cant think of any weaknesses...Anytime I called before and during cycle Amber always called me back same day. She explained things to me 100 times and told me what to expect. The nurses for bloodwork were great and the wait time was never long. Day of transfer the nurse who talked me thru it was amazing and so positive and caring.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
First consult he was kind, encouraging and listened. He explained everything and made a plan that workedfor me. On important appointments, for sonos and pregnancy tests he was present. Always asked how I was doing and made the visit very personal. He was genuinely happy for me when we got the positive results.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
I feel he has your personal best interest in mind when working with you
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
He was always there for sonos. Very kind and encouraging.
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
First my issue was not getting pregnant, it was having a healthy baby. I have a chromosome translocation which leads to miscarriage or fetus death. It was a hard pill to swallow when I had to turn to using donor eggs. He never made me feel like I was alone. Once I chose a donor from a private agency they did ALL the work for me. I just showed up for blood testing during cycle. I cant remember what injectable I used to sync our cycles. But Week prior to transfer I injected progesterone oil I think so embryo will have better chance to stick. Day of transfer went so smoothly and contined the oil injections a few more days. This IVF resulted in a positive pregancy. I have a gorgeous baby girl who is now 2 1/2 years old. We are choosing not to tell our child and family about using donor egg. I have a 9 year old daughter using my own eggs.
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic). (Assigned nurse: Amber I think)
Anytime I called before and during cycle Amber always called me back same day. She explained things to me 100 times and told me what to expect. The nurses for bloodwork were great and the wait time was never long. Day of transfer the nurse who talked me thru it was amazing and so positive and caring.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Very modern. From signing in to leaving from blood work it was never more then 30 minutes. Everything is at the facility from counseling, bloodwork, sonos and transfer. Cant think of any weaknesses.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Including using private donor. This cucle cost us around $30,000
Long initial consultation, he let me chose when to start treatment and what course to follow...I chose Dr. Licciardi based on the very thorough way he explains everything and his detailed approach. He may be more "scientific" than some patients prefer it I knew I was in good hands. The nurses in the practice are very hands on and knowledgeable.
Loved the nursing staff [at NYU]. Personable and very experienced. They are who you will see most often...This is a busy, first rate clinic. I felt I was in excellent hands and loved knowing the entire team and best-in-class equipment and procedures were dedicated to round the clock care. Like any NYC practice, you will need to be your own advocate and ask questions if you missed something, but I felt very well cared for.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
I chose Dr. Licciardi based on the very thorough way he explains everything and his detailed approach. He may be more "scientific" than some patients prefer it I knew I was in good hands. The nurses in the practice are very hands on and knowledgeable.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Trust his approach and go to him if you are comfortable with a top notch Doctor in a very busy practice. You may not get a ton of 1:1 attention but you will get great care.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Long initial consultation, he let me chose when to start treatment and what course to follow
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
Clomid and IUI for several years of unexplained infertility prior to seeing him. He prepared me well that it would likely not work and we would need to move to injections but surprise, it worked!
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Loved the nursing staff. Personable and very experienced. They are who you will see most often. There were two main nurse coordinators during my treatment and they were excellent with the many many follow up phone calls after each blood draw. They would leave messages on my voicemail (at my request) with very specific instructions and then would work hard to get back to me quickly if I needed to ask additional questions.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
This is a busy, first rate clinic. I felt I was in excellent hands and loved knowing the entire team and best-in-class equipment and procedures were dedicated to round the clock care. Like any NYC practice, you will need to be your own advocate and ask questions if you missed something, but I felt very well cared for.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
My insurance covered a portion (up to $5k per year I think). I covered the rest.
What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Failed to send your chart to another clinic
Describe the specific things that went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
After a successful pregnancy was confirmed, I had to go in person to get my records to pass onto my OB. The file wasn't ready so I had to return the next day. It was inconvenient.
During the consultation Dr. Licciardi was very personable and thorough in reviewing the IUI and IVf statistics with my husband and I. He was available following my unsuccessful cycles for any questions or concerns I have.... Dr. Licciardi contacted me following both failed IUI’s. He follows up to check in to see how I am feeling following the failed attempt.... 1- Gonal F with Ovidrel for 1st IUI cycle. Gonal F was chosen over clomid bc my body had previously grown cysts with Clomid.
NYU Fertility’s nursing staff is well organized. The blood and ultrasound monitoring queues are efficiently run.... Call administrators provided incorrect information regarding hours of operation. I drove and hour on Christmas eve morning only to find out the office was closed despite being told the day before that the clinic was open. The on call doctor was available through phone and was able to direct me to Columbia to complete bloodwork.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
During the consultation Dr. Licciardi was very personable and thorough in reviewing the IUI and IVf statistics with my husband and I. He was available following my unsuccessful cycles for any questions or concerns I have.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Ask questions because he is available and willing to explain.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr. Licciardi contacted me following both failed IUI’s. He follows up to check in to see how I am feeling following the failed attempt.
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
1- Gonal F with Ovidrel for 1st IUI cycle. Gonal F was chosen over clomid bc my body had previously grown cysts with Clomid. Chemical Pregnancy. Ended having to take another Ovidrel 3 weeks post IUI to help remove cyst.
2 - Gonal F. I ended up ovulating before actually taking the Ovidrel. IUI was canceled.
3 - Switched to Menopur for follicle growth and began using cetrotide to delay ovulation.Ovidrel. No success with IUI.
4 - Menopur and will start cetrotride soon.
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic). (Assigned nurse: Andrea & Carol)
NYU Fertility’s nursing staff is well organized. The blood and ultrasound monitoring queues are efficiently run.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Call administrators provided incorrect information regarding hours of operation. I drove and hour on Christmas eve morning only to find out the office was closed despite being told the day before that the clinic was open. The on call doctor was available through phone and was able to direct me to Columbia to complete bloodwork. It was a hectic couple of hours.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
$35 copays and $100 per IUI. Medications averages around $195 per cycle.
What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
He [Dr. Licciardi] was patient and explained everything in a way that I could understand. I never felt like a number or a statistic. He was knowledgeable and compassionate. He called me during the cycles and afterwards to discuss next steps or to congratulate when cycle took...My first cycle he utilized clomid and other meds in order to help with the stimulation. When that cycle failed (it was my second) he suggested donor eggs. The donor egg cycle worked.
It [NYU] isike any other clinic in that you need to get there early for monitoring. Results come back quickly. My only complaint is the billing department. One doesn’t know what the other one is doing and you have to call several times to resolve any issues...The nurses at the clinic were exceptional and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience...Aleksandra was a god send! She entertained my craziness and made me feel so comfortable.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
He was patient and explained everything in a way that I could understand. I never felt like a number or a statistic. He was knowledgeable and compassionate. He called me during the cycles and afterwards to discuss next steps or to congratulate when cycle took.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Have your questions ready and be open to any course of action proposed.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
I appreciated that Dr Licciardi took the time to explain everything to me and contact me throughout the cycle. The nurses at the clinic were exceptional and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
My first cycle he utilized clomid and other meds in order to help with the stimulation. When that cycle failed (it was my second) he suggested donor eggs. The donor egg cycle worked.
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic). (Assigned nurse: Aleksandra )
Aleksandra was a god send! She entertained my craziness and made me feel so comfortable. Even after I left their care, she emailed me just to see how I am progressing w my pregnancy.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
It isike any other clinic in that you need to get there early for monitoring. Results come back quickly. My only complaint is the billing department. One doesn’t know what the other one is doing and you have to call several times to resolve any issues.
Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Dr. Licciardi was recommended to us by my OB/GYN. He was very sympathetic to our specific challenges, and at first I felt in great hands. But after many months of poor results, I never felt like he went above and beyond for us, or was willing to try new, different, or outside-of-the-box ideas/treatments...He's been doing this a long time and has loads of experience, but if I was to do this all again, I'd have pushed for more aggressive treatment -- or recommendation on alternate measures (donor, GC, etc.).
NYU was a pretty seamless, easy operation for me. The doctors were reachable, monitoring easy... even billing was pretty straight-forward. What I didn't like was the very safe approach, and the wait for ultrasounds....The nurses were responsive when called -- always returned phone calls and gave directions clearly. During morning monitoring were pretty aloof, but did the job and got patients in and out of bloodwork quickly. Ultrasounds took quite a bit longer (I'm sure that was more about the doctors than the nurses).
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr. Licciardi was recommended to us by my OB/GYN. He was very sympathetic to our specific challenges, and at first I felt in great hands. But after many months of poor results, I never felt like he went above and beyond for us, or was willing to try new, different, or outside-of-the-box ideas/treatments.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
He's been doing this a long time and has loads of experience, but if I was to do this all again, I'd have pushed for more aggressive treatment -- or recommendation on alternate measures (donor, GC, etc.).
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
The nurses were responsive when called -- always returned phone calls and gave directions clearly. During morning monitoring were pretty aloof, but did the job and got patients in and out of bloodwork quickly. Ultrasounds took quite a bit longer (I'm sure that was more about the doctors than the nurses).
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
NYU was a pretty seamless, easy operation for me. The doctors were reachable, monitoring easy... even billing was pretty straight-forward. What I didn't like was the very safe approach, and the wait for ultrasounds.
Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
To my knowledge at NYU, they will not transfer multiple embryos. In my case, we never got that far.
Dr Licciardi is amazing! He was always available to answer any questions, concerns etc...My husband and I felt comfortable within a few minutes of meeting dr Licciardi. He clearly explained all of our options and helped us every step along the way...there are many other doctors and nurses that you will see on a daily basis once your treatment starts. Each dr in the practice has a specific day when they do transfers, retrievals and other procedures. Which dr you get depends on your cycle and the day of the week. Don't be disappointed- dr Licciardi still knows what's happening to his patients.
All of the drs and nurses I met in the practice [NYU] were kind and caring. It's easy to become just a number, but the staff makes sure you don't feel that way...There are many other doctors and nurses that you will see on a daily basis once your treatment starts. Each dr in the practice has a specific day when they do transfers, retrievals and other procedures. Which dr you get depends on your cycle and the day of the week. Don't be disappointed- dr Licciardi still knows what's happening to his patients...Hours are between 6-9 the earlier you arrive the quicker. Those that come closer to 9 have a long wait
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
First impression was great. My husband and I felt comfortable within a few minutes of meeting dr Licciardi. He clearly explained all of our options and helped us every step along the way. He was always available to speak with and answer questions, concerns etc...
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr Licciardi is part of a large practice. He will not be with you every step of the way. There are many other doctors and nurses that you will see on a daily basis once your treatment starts. Each dr in the practice has a specific day when they do transfers, retrievals and other procedures. Which dr you get depends on your cycle and the day of the week. Don't be disappointed- dr Licciardi still knows what's happening to his patients.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr Licciardi is amazing! He was always available to answer any questions, concerns etc. All of the drs and nurses I met in the practice were kind and caring. It's easy to become just a number, but the staff makes sure you don't feel that way.
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Nurses were very good
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
efficent. Hours are between 6-9 the earlier you arrive the quicker. Those that come closer to 9 have a long wait
Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
He [Dr. Licciardi] was very warm and sensitive to our complex situation while still being very honest about the risks. He has called me multiple times from his cell after hours to discuss our treatment plan....He is very honest and professional while still being compassionate and sensitive to outside factors. He is accessible and very willing to work as part of an integrated treatment team. He is a good communicator.
Easy to make appointment and easy checkin but inconvenient location [NYU - 1st Ave]. Waiting room is normal doctors office style. Very easy to schedule bloodwork, semen testing, etc and they are very accommodating. Overall I recommend!...They [nursing staff] are very helpful and knowledgeable but hard to get in touch with at times...[Cost Of Treatment] $15000...He [Dr. Licciardi] was very warm and sensitive to our complex situation
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
He is very honest and professional while still being compassionate and sensitive to outside factors. He is accessible and very willing to work as part of an integrated treatment team. He is a good communicator.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Go to him!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
He was very warm and sensitive to our complex situation while still being very honest about the risks. He has called me multiple times from his cell after hours to discuss our treatment plan.
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
We are doing IVF with PGS and hopefully having more than one healthy embryo so we can freeze for later use.
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic). (Assigned nurse: Charmaine )
They are very helpful and knowledgeable but hard to get in touch with at times.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Easy to make appointment and easy checkin but inconvenient location. Waiting room is normal doctors office style. Very easy to schedule bloodwork, semen testing, etc and they are very accommodating. Overall I recommend!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
$15000
Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
In my case he was adamant about only one embryo to minimize risk.
I only saw him [Dr. Frederick Licciardi] twice through the entire cycle though and had him once on the phone...He was very pessimistic about my treatment and personally called me to recommend aborting the cycle half way through because of the low number of eggs. He however did not offer any alternative, so I proceeded with the cycle and became pregnant with only two eggs retrieved.
They [nurses at NYU] were completely disorganized, abrupt and unfriendly...[monitoring appointments were] Disorganized, unfriendly...Everyone is rushed, the nurses are disorganized and not always aware of your treatment plan. You need to keep following up and remind them of details. The staff is generally cold, unfriendly and impatient. There seems to be a disconnect between doctors, nurses, coordinators.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
He was upfront, friendly, asked questions and listened. He was very pessimistic about my treatment and personally called me to recommend aborting the cycle half way through because of the low number of eggs. He however did not offer any alternative, so I proceeded with the cycle and became pregnant with only two eggs retrieved.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
He was nice and friendly. I only saw him twice through the entire cycle though and had him once on the phone.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
They were completely disorganized, abrupt and unfriendly.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Everyone is rushed, the nurses are disorganized and not always aware of your treatment plan. You need to keep following up and remind them of details. The staff is generally cold, unfriendly and impatient. There seems to be a disconnect between doctors, nurses, coordinators.
Describe your experience with your monitoring appointments at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Disorganized, unfriendly.
What specific things went wrong at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr. Licciardi returned phone calls personally and when we were getting impatient and wanted to explore adding medication to our IUIs he suggested another round of natural before going that route and that's the cycle I got pregnant. We now have a two year old and are starting the process again with Dr. Licciardi for baby number two.
The practice is large and runs like a well oiled machine. We appreciated that monitoring hours were strictly for monitoring. Other clinics also performed IUIs during monitoring hours. NYU also included blood work in their monitoring and not all clinics do.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr. Licciardi was great - very personable and put us at ease immediately. We never felt rushed or pressured to do anything and we began treatments even after declining some recommended testing (HSG). Dr. Licciardi returned phone calls personally and when we were getting impatient and wanted to explore adding medication to our IUIs he suggested another round of natural before going that route and that's the cycle I got pregnant. We now have a two year old and are starting the process again with Dr. Licciardi for baby number two.
Describe your experience with your nurse at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic). (Assigned nurse: Andrea and Carol)
The nurses and monitoring staff were all fantastic and hugged us goodbye when we graduated from fertility clinic to an OB.
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
The practice is large and runs like a well oiled machine. We appreciated that monitoring hours were strictly for monitoring. Other clinics also performed IUIs during monitoring hours. NYU also included blood work in their monitoring and not all clinics do.
I was 26 and diagnosed with dor. Dr Licciardi diagnosed me with one look and after receiving results from my testing. Dr Licciardi gave me his cell phone number and walked me through the entire process. He even took the time to console me after a failed cycle while he was in Hawaii with his family. Great doctor. Felt extremely comfortable with him and felt like I was well taken care of even though I didn't receive the results I wanted from him.
I loved it there [at NYU]. However after switching to Cornell I feel on a larger scale Cornell has a better lab...[Dr. Liccardi is a] great doctor. Felt extremely comfortable with him and felt like I was well taken care of even though I didn't receive the results I wanted from him
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Great doctor. Felt extremely comfortable with him and felt like I was well taken care of even though I didn't receive the results I wanted from him
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Your in good hands and if you have questions ask hell be happy to help
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
I was 26 and diagnosed with dor. Dr Licciardi diagnosed me with one look and after receiving results from my testing Dr Licciardi gave me his cell phone number and walked me through the entire process. He even took the time to console me after a failed cycle while he was in Hawaii with his family. Great doctor. The only reason I switch was for insurance purposes
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
I don't remember much. I remember estrogen patch with menopur and gonal f and ganerelix
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
I honestly don't remember much
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
I loved it there. However after switching to Cornell I feel on a larger scale Cornell has a better lab
Describe the costs associated with your care under Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Insurance didn't cover any of my treatment so it was about $15,000 each time including ivf icsi and meds
Dr. Licciardi is a great mix of blunt and delicate. He really takes the time to get to know you. He has been very helpful through the process. His nurses are also wonderful. We're not done yet but we plan to continue with him...He took the time to meet my husband and I and really learn about us and our process...Get to know his nurses...Chlomid, IUI and Letrazol
Get to know his [Dr. Licciardi's] nurses [at NYU]...[They are] Wonderful and very helpful...I'm confident in the science and success rates of the clinic. However, it mostly operates a lot like a factory. There are often long lines and long waits for all the processes. It's not a great feeling clinic...Dr. Licciardi is a great mix of blunt and delicate. He really takes the time to get to know you. He has been very helpful through the process. His nurses are also wonderful. We're not done yet but we plan to continue with him.
How was your experience with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Dr. Licciardi is a great mix of blunt and delicate. He really takes the time to get to know you. He has been very helpful through the process. His nurses are also wonderful. We're not done yet but we plan to continue with him.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
Get to know his nurses
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Frederick Licciardi at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic)?
He took the time to meet my husband and I and really learn about us and our process.
Describe the protocols Frederick Licciardi used in your cycles at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic) and their degree of success.
Chlomid, IUI and Letrazol
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
Wonderful and very helpful
Describe your experience with NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).
I'm confident in the science and success rates of the clinic. However, it mostly operates a lot like a factory. There are often long lines and long waits for all the processes. It's not a great feeling clinic.
Describe Frederick Licciardi's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at NYU Langone Fertility Center (Prelude Network Clinic).