2017 - 2018, Unknown Success
Dr. Rapisarda was very thorough and clear with us about our treatment plan, what to expect and any obstacles we've faced. He has adjusted the course of our treatment based and explained the adjustments along the way. ... For FET attempt #1, we did a course of estrogen and progesterone, plus baby aspirin and 3 monitoring visits prior to transfer. This resulted in a chemical pregnancy. Attempts #2 and #3 were cancelled because of fluid in lining due to prior c-section, and issues with lining thickness.
The downside [of FCI] is you're more like a number because they are so busy. I found the wait times for morning u/s and bloodwork to be extremely long recently. Expect that the financial coordinators for Dr. Rapisarda's team may be uninformed and callous - always double check their work. ... BCBS covered my care, but my employer has a lifetime maximum for fertility coverage. As I approach the lifetime max, that presents extreme complications with the cost of coverage for my family.
How was your experience with John Rapisarda at Fertility Centers of Illinois (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Rapisarda was very thorough and clear with us about our treatment plan, what to expect and any obstacles we've faced. He has adjusted the course of our treatment based and explained the adjustments along the way. We are early in our journey to conceive child #2 with Dr. Rapisarda (saw a different doc for child #1), but we're hopeful that we will have success.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of John Rapisarda at Fertility Centers of Illinois (US Fertility Network clinic)?
Dr. Rapisarda will explain all options to you pretty objectively, but I've found that if you ask him for his recommendation or opinion on best course of action, he will provide you with his feedback.
Describe the protocols John Rapisarda used in your cycles at Fertility Centers of Illinois (US Fertility Network clinic) and their degree of success.
For FET attempt #1, we did a course of estrogen and progesterone, plus baby aspirin and 3 monitoring visits prior to transfer. This resulted in a chemical pregnancy. Attempts #2 and #3 were cancelled because of fluid in lining due to prior c-section, and issues with lining thickness. The protocols used were the same as attempt #1, then a stimulated protocol for attempt #3.
Describe your experience with Fertility Centers of Illinois (US Fertility Network clinic).
The benefit of a place like FCI is high success rates, as it's a fertility factory. The downside is you're more like a number because they are so busy. I found the wait times for morning u/s and bloodwork to be extremely long recently. Expect that the financial coordinators for Dr. Rapisarda's team may be uninformed and callous - always double check their work.
Describe the costs associated with your care under John Rapisarda at Fertility Centers of Illinois (US Fertility Network clinic).
BCBS covered my care, but my employer has a lifetime maximum for fertility coverage. As I approach the lifetime max, that presents extreme complications with the cost of coverage for my family.
What specific things went wrong at Fertility Centers of Illinois (US Fertility Network clinic)?
- Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
- Provided conflicting information