[Dr. Schoyer] was very open and honest about all of the steps that we had to take and the reasoning for each test...She definitely made me feel like a human she talked in a gentle non intimidating manner. She also gave me options throughout the whole way and did not force a decision on me...She did not agree with multiple embryo transfer but after listening to my needs she looked over my health history and decided to let me go ahead with it and giving me the risks of a twin birth or possibly triplets etc. She told me her concerns in a kind way .
The [Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin nurses] taught me the injections privately and made conversation during blood draws...I think the their strengths is them.showing kindness to patients that are in such a vulnerable state...I also think they would benefit from setting up payment plans with established patients..
How was your experience with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
She was very open and honest about all of the steps that we had to take and the reasoning for each test. At one point I had something pop up and a hystrosonogram so I had to come back for a more extensive one that was much more expensive I was crushed...but when I got there the machine was down so they repeated the hystrosonogram at no cost and it was a huge blessing. When I had 2 miscarriages she listened to my concerns that I wanted a natural transfer cycle so I did not have to be medicated and just took ovulation tests at home and they transfered a few days after a positive. She also listened for our reasoning of transferring our last two embryos because we had completely run out of money and it was our last chance. She is a wonderful doctor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
To be honest with her as well and open to any of her medical information to help you bring your baby to fruition. She is very capable and open to hearing your needs as well.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
She definitely made me feel like a human she talked in a gentle non intimidating manner. She also gave me options throughout the whole way and did not force a decision on me. She personally called me once she heard I had a second miscarriage and was a great comfort and encouragement and even though she did not fully agree with transferring two embryos she listened to my reasoning and was able to let me go ahead with a two embryo transfer which was successful and we have two beautiful girls from that ivf cycle.
Describe the protocols Kate Schoyer used in your cycles at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and their degree of success.
We used the agonist protocol . I was on ganirelix, gonal f , menopur and preg/Lupron. I took 75 units of both gonal f and Menopur until trigger which was 1500 preg and 40 Lupron . I had 10 eggs 7 embryos and 4 survived the 5 days. We had one transfer a few days after retrieval and then I was on progesterone injections. I became pregnant but miscarried shortly after. Waited a month had a period then had a natural transfer and that one did not stick. Went right into another natural cycle had the transfer and then used progesterone suppositories and it resulted in my two girls.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
By the end of our ivf they felt like friends they were also kind and had smiling faces and answered all my questions and never judgemental or rude. The taught me the injections privately and made conversation during blood draws .
Describe your experience with Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
I think the their strengths is them.showing kindness to patients that are in such a vulnerable state. Their biggest weakness which I am sure is for most places is that they make you get "retested" which cost thousands if you haven't seen them in a year as someone who has been seeking fertility treatment for 9 years I have had to get retested many times even though we have male factor infertility because we didn't have the means to finish out a cycle at that time or other things going on with life. I also think they would benefit from setting up payment plans with established patients
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
I do not recall exact but consult was around 400 . Hystersonogram was 1500 ivf with icsi was 12000 medications were 3000 additional transfers were 3000 and ultrasounds were 200
Describe Kate Schoyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
She did not agree with multiple embryo transfer but after listening to my needs she looked over my health history and decided to let me go ahead with it and giving me the risks of a twin birth or possibly triplets etc. She told me her concerns in a kind way .
When Dr. Schoyer walks into the room, I instantly felt belittled. The concerns I had about my body were not taken seriously and I felt as though I was the next one up on the assembly line and if I didn't do what she said she would cut me as a patient...I asked doctor Schoyer to help me get to the root cause of my hormonal imbalances. Instead I got prescriptions for medication I never asked for. After asking for help with the root causes she said "she's not sure"...Doctor Schoyer ordered 20 tests at least and never went over a single one...
The clinic [Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin] is not afraid to tell you how busy they always are and it makes individual care next to impossible to get...Some nurses were tolerable. Others were the least compassionate people...You’ll feel like a number the second you walk in. Wait times for an appointment are excessively long. There is no wiggle room for anything with “treatment”plans they customize nothing...
How was your experience with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
She was just alright. After an emotional journey of infertility I was looking for an exceptional doctor that left me feeling good about treatment options and hope for the future. After all of the testing I’ve undergone I can honestly say I’m leaving the clinic feeling less hopeful than ever.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
No treatment plans will be catered to you. You will be simply a number when you step foot in an appointment. If you’re willing to be treated like a number and just want to get pregnant, then she’d be a good fit.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
When Dr. Schoyer walks into the room, I instantly felt belittled. The concerns I had about my body were not taken seriously and I felt as though I was the next one up on the assembly line and if I didn't do what she said she would cut me as a patient. The clinic is not afraid to tell you how busy they always are and it makes individual care next to impossible to get.
Describe the protocols Kate Schoyer used in your cycles at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and their degree of success.
I asked doctor Schoyer to help me get to the root cause of my hormonal imbalances. Instead I got prescriptions for medication I never asked for. After asking for help with the root causes she said "she's not sure".
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
Some nurses were tolerable. Others were the least compassionate people. I think it's particularly rude when you had a child die in pregnancy and instead of reading your file they ask, "have you ever been pregnant?". A simple scan of a file could have avoided an extremely uncomfortable and emotional question.
Describe your experience with Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
It’s a nice clean environment. You’ll feel like a number the second you walk in. Wait times for an appointment are excessively long. There is no wiggle room for anything with “treatment”plans they customize nothing.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
$2,500, for the initial workup. Doctor Schoyer ordered 20 tests at least and never went over a single one.
What specific things went wrong at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
I underwent multiple rounds of testing and finally finished them. At the time of the testing I lived 4 hours away from the clinic. When I called to schedule my cycle, they said I had to undergo additional covid testing after they already told me my testing was finished.
Dr Schoyer was very thorough during our consultation in giving us our treatment options. We have male factor and she recommended us seeing the urologist before starting treatments or doing a practice sperm wash. She then left the room and we felt like we didn’t have a set “plan”.... We attempted an IUI cycle (myself on letrozole) with monitoring and we used that as our practice wash. Unfortunately we ended up canceling the IUI because of numbers, and then saw the urologist.
They [Reproductive Specialty Center] reply to messages very promptly and answer all questions. At times the scheduling department can have long wait times on the phone. They do book far out so it can be difficult to get the days/times you want. And they don’t all work Mon-Fri. But they are open on weekends and most holidays.... Consultations are around $500. IUI with monitoring is $1300. IVF $12,000 with meds ranging from $3-5,000
How was your experience with Kate Schoyer at Reproductive Specialty Center?
Dr Schoyer was very thorough during our consultation in giving us our treatment options. We have male factor and she recommended us seeing the urologist before starting treatments or doing a practice sperm wash. She then left the room and we felt like we didn’t have a set “plan”. Then the financial lady came in to talk to us (insurance doesn’t cover infertility treatments), and asked her if we could talk to Schoyer again, and she had moved onto her next appointment. Understandable. The financial lady was able to talk us through our thoughts, which were cost related, and we did end up leaving with a plan. We attempted an IUI cycle (myself on letrozole) with monitoring and we used that as our practice wash. Unfortunately we ended up canceling the IUI because of numbers, and then saw the urologist. In the end that was her original recommendation, but financially it made sense to put our money towards an attempted IUI. We’ve been seeing the urologist and are getting ready to attempt our 2nd IUI before moving onto IVF.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kate Schoyer at Reproductive Specialty Center?
Ask lots of questions, and if you’re the type of person who likes to have a set “plan”, be sure you leave with one. Advocate for yourself always!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kate Schoyer at Reproductive Specialty Center?
She was very direct and to the point, she did show she cared and in the end we walked away with a good plan.
Describe the protocols Kate Schoyer used in your cycles at Reproductive Specialty Center and their degree of success.
First IUI cycle; 2.5 mg of letrozole days 3-7. Ultrasound to monitor, had one good size follicle. Tested using the clear blue OPK until a smiley. Scheduled IUI for the following day. Semen results weren’t good so we cancelled that cycle for further testing. Same thing happened for our 2nd IUI cycle. We then moved on to IVF
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Reproductive Specialty Center.
I had Carol the NP do my monitoring ultrasound and she was fantastic! The nurses on the phone were also very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. They also communicate well on the mychart app
Describe your experience with Reproductive Specialty Center.
They reply to messages very promptly and answer all questions. At times the scheduling department can have long wait times on the phone. They do book far out so it can be difficult to get the days/times you want. And they don’t all work Mon-Fri. But they are open on weekends and most holidays.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kate Schoyer at Reproductive Specialty Center.
Consultations are around $500. IUI with monitoring is $1300. IVF $12,000 with meds ranging from $3-5,000
Describe Kate Schoyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Reproductive Specialty Center.
Schoyer thoroughly educated us in single vs multiple embryo transfers. And only recommended single, which is ultimately what we ended up doing and very happy we did because of high risk involved in multiples
she [Dr. Kate Schoyer] was absolutely fantastic! So easy to talk to and kind and knowledgeable in her field. She fully explained everything to us while we were going through the whole process and took my questions into consideration. She never made me feel like my PCOS and anovulation is a disease...I met with the doctor at every appointment, all ultrasounds were done with her, some had a student that was taught in the field. She treated me like a girlfriend and was so easy to talk to. She took my feelings into account but also didn't beat around the bush.
The whole team [at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin] was fantastic, I feel like they knew me as a person and not a number. They were always helpful and responsive. My husband and I were airways greeted at the door and always felt welcome, we were never rushed while there. If we had questions we never left without having answered all of them. Everyone always took the time to measure us feel comfortable.
How was your experience with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
she was absolutely fantastic! So easy to talk to and kind and knowledgeable in her field. She fully explained everything to us while we were going through the whole process and took my questions into consideration. She never made me feel like my PCOS and anovulation is a disease.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
Call get immediately! She is the best, I intrusive meet with another doctor in the same practice that left to join another system and was given to her and I am so thankful that she was assigned to me
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
I met with the doctor at every appointment, all ultrasounds were done with her, some had a student that was taught in the field. She treated me like a girlfriend and was so easy to talk to. She took my feelings into account but also didn't beat around the bush. My husband was with me for every appointment and was always cracking jokes and she always was so funny and joined in on making them fun. She knew that I work in the field as a nurse so I know the medical jargon and understood pretty much everything. She would make my husband feel good during appointments too.
Describe the protocols Kate Schoyer used in your cycles at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and their degree of success.
I believe I was in the agonist protocol. I chose to be on follistim (due to cost, we were self pay for everything), menopur, ganirelix; I triggered with Lupton. I was on meds for 9 days, never had any dose changes, I went to clinic every other day for 3 appointments and then daily.
Egg retrieval went as expected, we retrieved 29 eggs, 23 were mature and 22 fertilized. We had 18 frozen between day 5 and 6. Per embryology 14 were A quality and 4 were B.
The only thing I was not expecting was to have a frozen cycle, due to my pcos i was at a very high risk of ohss and after discussing with my doctor we made the decision to do a freeze all cycle to allow my hormones to get back to someone normal.
I waited 1 cycle and then did a frozen cycle with estradiol oral tabs and progesterone im injections. That cycle was not successful, wet proceeded immediately into another cycle with same provo and was successful. Our daughter was born at 36 weeks due to predisposition
Pre-eclampsia.
I spontaneously got pregnant naturally 4 months postpartum and our second daughter was born at 38 em weeks due to Pre-eclampsia 2 weeks after her sister turned 1 year old.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
Fantastic, she checked me on for every skintight and called me by the end of every visit with an update and how the plan was going. If I evert carried in with a question I always got a response back she day.
Describe your experience with Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
The whole team was fantastic, I feel like they knew me as a person and not a number. They were always helpful and responsive. My husband and I were airways greeted at the door and always felt welcome, we were never rushed while there. If we had questions we never left without having answered all of them. Everyone always took the time to measure us feel comfortable.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
Hsg $500
Ivf guarantee program $23,000 (this covered ask appointments, ultrasounds, blood work, everything related to retrieval like sedation and icsi this was standard for all patients, transfers, ultrasounds and bloodwork.)
Ivf meds $4000
Describe Kate Schoyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
my doctor was not comfortable doing transfers with more than one embryo for my situation, my amh was very high and the quality of embryos that we got with being almost 35 at the time a twin pregnancy would have been a risk she was not willing to do and to be honest my husband and I never had the intention of trying to transfer more than 1.
We were in a guarantee program that we paid a higher amount for and were given the opportunity to have up to 3 retrievals and unlimited transfers. I was not expecting the first cycle to be successful. I heard so many ditties and take to many people that it took more than one try.
I completely understand her reasoning and knowing and going through 2 emergency deliveries i could not imagine that with a twin pregnancy.
I do have a friend that went to my same doctor and based on her and her husband history she did have a transfer with 2 embryos and had a triplet pregnancy. So I know that she goes far by case and looks at the individual situating and has a recommendation.
Dr. Schoyer was wonderful to work with. We felt that she was very respectful, while still delivering honest feedback. While we suffered negative results and setbacks, she constantly reassured us and adjusted our treatment plan to achieve better results. She was great with responding to our questions and concerns, even over the weekends through their online messaging. We felt like we were in great hands with Dr. Schoyer and would recommend her to anyone.
The great thing about the facility [Froedtert & Med College of WI] is that all procedures can be performed in the same office. So from ultrasound monitoring to egg retrieval, we were comfortable and familiar with the settings. ... Her [Dr. Schoyer] clinic is a strong proponent of single embryo transfer and has a lot of research and data that they presented to back this up.
How was your experience with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
Dr. Schoyer was wonderful to work with. We felt that she was very respectful, while still delivering honest feedback. While we suffered negative results and setbacks, she constantly reassured us and adjusted our treatment plan to achieve better results. She was great with responding to our questions and concerns, even over the weekends through their online messaging. We felt like we were in great hands with Dr. Schoyer and would recommend her to anyone.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
Even though she was in charge of our care plan, the way their clinic works you might not see her for every appointment. However, we had great experiences with all the other caregivers and were able to speak directly with Dr. Schoyer any time we needed.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
She really took the time to talk with us and get to know us as we went through treatment.
Describe the protocols Kate Schoyer used in your cycles at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and their degree of success.
After a full workup, we decided to attempt IUI. The first was done in a natural cycle and was unsuccessful. The following three were completed in a medicated cycle with clomid and HCG trigger shots. All three were unsuccessful and we then made the decision to switch to IVF. Our first IVF cycle utilized the most basic protocol. We were disappointed in our outcome with only 2 viable day 5 embryos. We attempted one fresh and one frozen transfer, both unsuccessful. For our second round of IVF, we escalated to a Lupron protocol with hopes of getting more, high quality embryos. This protocol yielded more than double the amount of day 5 embryos. We transferred one fresh (negative outcome) and one frozen to achieve pregnancy.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
The nurses we dealt with were all extremely knowledgable and empathetic. We felt they genuinely cared about us and were rooting for our success.
Describe your experience with Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
The clinic is clean and professional. The great thing about the facility is that all procedures can be performed in the same office. So from ultrasound monitoring to egg retrieval, we were comfortable and familiar with the settings.
Describe Kate Schoyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
Her clinic is a strong proponent of single embryo transfer and has a lot of research and data that they presented to back this up. However, they do leave the final decision up to the patient and will respect your decisions on how many embryos to transfer.
I feel like when I do see the doctor [Dr. Schoyer] it seems so rushed that she's hardly taken the time to get to know myself or my husband as people. I know her job is mainly to get us pregnant but I feel that she could be a little more personal as this is a very personal and difficult journey. She is always polite and nice to us just lacking on the understanding of getting to know us. I wish our appointments weren't always so abrupt.
Some of the nurses I have spoken to on the phone [at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin] have been absolutely wonderful! Some of the nurses seemed to be lacking in compassion when it comes to such a sensitive treatment plan. Some of the nurses will really take the time to listen to my questions and answer bit others can be cold an abrupt. It seems to be hit or miss, however, I feel like more often I have gotten compassionate nurses on the phone.
How was your experience with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
I feel like when I do see the doctor it seems so rushed that she's hardly taken the time to get to know myself or my husband as people. I know her job is mainly to get us pregnant but I feel that she could be a little more personal as this is a very personal and difficult journey. She is always polite and nice to us just lacking on the understanding of getting to know us. I wish our appointments weren't always so abrupt.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
Be firm on what you want. Don't be afraid to ask her to elaborate or explain something again. I know she can talk kind of quickly and sometimes seems like she's rushing but don't be afraid to ask her to be in the moment with you. This is an incredibly personal journey and you need to feel confident in the doctor you are working with.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
Everytime I go to the office they are very busy and usually running behind. I typically will get in about 5-15 minutes later than my scheduled appointment. When I do finally see the doctor it is so brief that I hardly have time to think of the questions I have prepared and asked them.
Describe the protocols Kate Schoyer used in your cycles at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and their degree of success.
We first did one cycle of Femara with time intercourse, ultrasound monitoring, and a trigger shot. I had on mature follicle. This did not result in a pregnancy.
Second, we did an IUI with Femara, ultrasound monitoring, and a trigger shot. The NP did the IUI, not Dr Schoyer. I had one mature follicle. She also did a follow-up progesterone level 1 week after the IUI. This IUI did not result in a pregnancy.
Third, we did a second IUI with Femara (we upped my dose from 2.5mg to 5mg), ultrasound monitoring, and a trigger shot. I had two mature follicles. I am currently 1 week into my two week wait to see if IUI #2 was a success.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
Some of the nurses I have spoken to on the phone have been absolutely wonderful! Some of the nurses seemed to be lacking in compassion when it comes to such a sensitive treatment plan. Some of the nurses will really take the time to listen to my questions and answer bit others can be cold an abrupt. It seems to be hit or miss, however, I feel like more often I have gotten compassionate nurses on the phone.
Describe your experience with Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
It is a very busy clinic so sometimes it's hard to feel like your experience is personal. I know at times I have gone to make an appointment and literally only one time slot is available, and then the clinic runs late anyways. It can be very frustrating at times because they are not super flexible. However, some of the staff does try to be accommodating and helpful.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
Our insurance is a 25,000 lifetime max and our coverage is usually pretty good.
Lab work was very minimal if we had to pay anything at all.
My HSG was pretty pricey, I don't remember the exact cost but I think it was in the $350-550 range.
We pay $135 per ultrasound, the ultrasound with the HCG trigger shot is about $175.
Our total for IUI #1 with 1 ultrasound was about $385.
We did two ultrasounds for IUI #2 so I'm estimating the cost to be closer to $450-500.
Describe Kate Schoyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
We have not talked much about IUI but from what little we have discusses it sounds like Dr Schoyer is typically in favor of single embryo transfer.
She [Dr. Schoyer] did not make us feel rushed, listened to our concerns, and did a day 3 transfer related to our history of embryos arresting. We appreciated her attention to detail as well. She is a very intelligent women.... She used birth control for a few weeks, Menopur 75 and Follistim 125 adding Ganirelex closer to retrieval. They grew my eggs slow and steady since last round I stimmed too quickly. Dr Shoyer monitored me closly throughout the cycle and was very observant.
Strengths- [Froedtert & Medical College of WI] research based, time management (didn’t feel rushed ever) compassion, the package pricing, my husband said their male room is better then our previous clinic haha Weakness-not clinics fault but financial burden of IVF... nurse line goes to voicemail a lot (but they always return the call in the same business day)... Andrea, Bridgett, and Heather were angels. They remembered our journey and previous conversations.
How was your experience with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
She did not make us feel rushed, listened to our concerns, and did a day 3 transfer related to our history of embryos arresting. We appreciated her attention to detail as well. She is a very intelligent women. Although she is not as soft as Dr Bosler, we felt well taken care of on various levels.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
To bring a notebook as this process is so overwhelming, let the small things go (as infertility is a roller coaster of emotions), and trust the process because Dr Shoyer has a lot of wisdom and experience.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
She took the time to explain every step of the way, was there for us, and we felt she did everything she could to help us.
Describe the protocols Kate Schoyer used in your cycles at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and their degree of success.
She used birth control for a few weeks, Menopur 75 and Follistim 125 adding Ganirelex closer to retrieval. They grew my eggs slow and steady since last round I stimmed too quickly. Dr Shoyer monitored me closly throughout the cycle and was very observant.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin. (Assigned nurse: Heather Bridgett and Andrea )
Andrea, Bridgett, and Heather were angels. They remembered our journey and previous conversations. They made us feel safe and secure during this stressful process. I could tell they wanted the best outcome for us.
Describe your experience with Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
Strengths-research based, time management (didn’t feel rushed ever) compassion, the package pricing, my husband said their male room is better then our previous clinic haha
Weakness-not clinics fault but financial burden of IVF (we have like 0 insurance coverage), nurse line goes to voicemail a lot (but they always return the call in the same business day)
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
2 retrievals and unlimited FET 21k didn’t include meds
Describe Kate Schoyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
She definitely wanted us to go the single route based off research. But because of our history and the fact it was a day 3 (less info on which would survive to day 5) she was open to let us make that decision. We did decide to do 2 because of those reasons.
She [Dr. Kate Schoyer] can seem very clinical and blunt, but she just wants you to have a full picture of the process...We went through all the STD and genetic testing. There was a semen analysis and I had an HCG and HSN to find blocked tubes and to assess my uterus. All of these were done to confirm that IVF is the best option...My case requires a frozen transfer of a single embryo to mitigate the risk of Hyperstimulation...She addressed my emotional and physical concerns while being truthful about my diagnosis...She is very honest and up front with the risks and sets realistic expectations. She is thorough with her work ups and testing and describes all tests and procedures fully. She is professional and kind.
Everyone [at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin] is so friendly on the phone and returns calls right away...It is $10k for one retrieval and $3k for each transfer. The meds run between $3k and $5k...It is beautiful and clean. Because it is a teaching hospital, sometimes there are extra doctors at appointments learning. They give you the option to have them listen or observe. The equipment is up to date and the front desk staff is extremely personable...We went through all the STD and genetic testing. There was a semen analysis and I had an HCG and HSN to find blocked tubes and to assess my uterus. All of these were done to confirm that IVF is the best option.
How was your experience with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
She is very honest and up front with the risks and sets realistic expectations. She is thorough with her work ups and testing and describes all tests and procedures fully. She is professional and kind.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
She can seem very clinical and blunt, but she just wants you to have a full picture of the process.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
She addressed my emotional and physical concerns while being truthful about my diagnosis.
Describe the protocols Kate Schoyer used in your cycles at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and their degree of success.
We went through all the STD and genetic testing. There was a semen analysis and I had an HCG and HSN to find blocked tubes and to assess my uterus. All of these were done to confirm that IVF is the best option.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
Everyone is so friendly on the phone and returns calls right away.
Describe your experience with Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
It is beautiful and clean. Because it is a teaching hospital, sometimes there are extra doctors at appointments learning. They give you the option to have them listen or observe. The equipment is up to date and the front desk staff is extremely personable.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
It is $10k for one retrieval and $3k for each transfer. The meds run between $3k and $5k.
Describe Kate Schoyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
My case requires a frozen transfer of a single embryo to mitigate the risk of Hyperstimulation.
She [Dr. Schoyer] reviewed everything and explained the results. She also encouraged some natural methods like weight loss which I partially credit to my success to become pregnant.
I saw all three doctors at the clinic [Froedtert - Medical College of Wisconsin] and each one was really good. They obviously read my chart before they saw me and knew specifics about me...At this office there is a nurse available to answer the phone during normal office hours. They followed up with me when I had to go to my primary care dr for digestive issues in the middle of treatments.
How was your experience with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
I had previous treatments and tests through my regular gynecologist. She reviewed everything and explained the results. She also encouraged some natural methods like weight loss which I partially credit to my success to become pregnant.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
Ask questions and do your own research too.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
I saw all three doctors at the clinic and each one was really good. They obivously read my chart before they saw me and knew specifics about me. It was the first time I went to a male gynecologist and it wasn't bad at all. They explain everything really well and I never felt rushed.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
Some dr offices you get voicemail for the nurses and have to wait for call backs. At this office there is a nurse available to answer the phone during normal office hours. They followed up with me when I had to go to my primary care dr for digestive issues in the middle of treatments.
[Dr. Schoyer was] realistic but optimistic. Pleasant bedside manner. Responsive to needs and questions....[The staff at Froedtert was] knowledgeable. Got to know me by face and name. Answered phone calls same day.
[Dr. Schoyer was] realistic but optimistic. Pleasant bedside manner. Responsive to needs and questions....[The staff at Froedtert was] knowledgeable. Got to know me by face and name. Answered phone calls same day.
How was your experience with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
Realistic but optimistic. Pleasant bedside manner. Responsive to needs and questions.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
Knowledgeable. Got to know me by face and name. Answered phone calls same day.
[Dr. Kate Schoyer] knew my entire history from memory and was very patient. She listened and explained everything in detail...compassionate and understanding...very detailed in her work up...had me do bloodwork and a saline ultrasound...wanted all tests to be up to date within a year...also wanted to make sure I didn’t have anything wrong with my uterus, which in fact I do.
Very knowledgeable all around. Able to do all my testing in one location with quality staff. All staff [at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin] knew the care plan and steps that needed to be done before follow ups. Financial counselors were very helpful with billing questions...[Dr. Kate Schoyer] knew my entire history from memory and was very patient. She listened and explained everything in detail.
How was your experience with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
She is completely understanding and puts your needs in her best interest. She did a complete work up on her own and explained everything in a timely manner. She was very detailed in the work up and testing she wanted before we start IVF.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
Be sure to take notes because the amount of information she goes over is tremendous!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
She knew my entire history from memory and was very patient. She listened and explained everything in detail. She was compassionate and understanding. She was very detailed in her work up.
Describe the protocols Kate Schoyer used in your cycles at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and their degree of success.
She had me do bloodwork and a saline ultrasound. She wanted all tests to be up to date within a year. She also wanted to make sure I didn’t have anything wrong with my uterus, which in fact I do.
Describe your experience with Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
Very knowledgeable all around. Able to do all my testing in one location with quality staff. All staff knew the care plan and steps that needed to be done before follow ups. Financial counselors were very helpful with billing questions.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
Pretty costly but insurance has covered some of the testing right now.
[Dr. Kate Schoyer] is an excellent RE with a great bedside manner. She was thorough, responsive, and knowledgeable. She took great care to make sure things went as well as possible for me and my partner and always had time for my questions...is honest and realistic about your odds...my cycle was not successful. I understood my chances well and was not given false hope...11 follicles. 7 eggs retrieved. 1 mature, fertilized, fresh transfer day 3. Failed.
I would recommend this clinic [Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin] to anyone. The staff is amazing and my care was top notch. No complaints. It was not their fault that my cycle was not successful. I understood my chances well and was not given false hope...The clinic is amazing, from the appointment staff, MAs and nurses to physicians. I have no complaints...[nurses were] Very compassionate, knowledgeable and helpful...[Dr. Kate Schoyer] is an excellent RE with a great bedside manner. She was thorough, responsive, and knowledgeable. She took great care to make sure things went as well as possible for me and my partner and always had time for my questions...is honest and realistic about your odds...my cycle was not successful. I understood my chances well and was not given false hope...11 follicles. 7 eggs retrieved. 1 mature, fertilized, fresh transfer day 3. Failed.
How was your experience with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
Dr. Schoyer is an excellent RE with a great bedside manner. She was thorough, responsive, and knowledgeable. She took great care to make sure things went as well as possible for me and my partner and always had time for my questions.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
Dr. Schoyer is honest and realistic about your odds.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
The clinic is amazing, from the appointment staff, MAs and nurses to physicians. I have no complaints.
Describe the protocols Kate Schoyer used in your cycles at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and their degree of success.
Estradiol patches started on day 8 after positive ovulation test. One patch placed every other day until CD1.
Gonal f 150 (Started 8/29/19) increased to 300 on fourth day of stims (9/1/19)
Menopur 75 (started 8/29) increased to 150 on fourth day of stims (9/1/19)
Ganirelix 250mcg added two days before trigger. (9/4/19)
Triggered on (9/8/19) 10,000 hcG (pregnancy test the following morning was not strong positive. Faint line only)
Egg retrieval on 9/10/19
11 follicles. 7 eggs retrieved. 1 mature, fertilized, fresh transfer day 3. Failed.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
Very compassionate, knowledgeable and helpful.
Describe your experience with Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
I would recommend this clinic to anyone. The staff is amazing and my care was top notch. No complaints. It was not their fault that my cycle was not successful. I understood my chances well and was not given false hope.
Dr. Schoyer was a clear and compassionate communicator. She was clearly very knowledgeable and experienced, as well as kind and caring. After failed treatment elsewhere, friends recommended Dr. Schoyer specifically as an IVF specialist. She reviewed our charts and made recommendations that made all the difference...antagonist protocol...took the time to answer all of our nervous questions. She was available electronically and via phone, as needed to assuage our concerns...
The clinic [Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin] is very clean, professional, and well staffed. The staff is attentive and compassionate and accessible. The doctors and staff work as a team. The embryologists were available and helpful...staff were very familiar with the details of our situation and were very compassionate all along the way. Dr. Schoyer took the time to answer all of our nervous questions. She was available electronically and via phone, as needed to assuage our concerns...
How was your experience with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
Dr. Schoyer was a clear and compassionate communicator. She was clearly very knowledgeable and experienced, as well as kind and caring. After failed treatment elsewhere, friends recommended Dr. Schoyer specifically as an IVF specialist. She reviewed our charts and made recommendations that made all the difference! We are parents thanks to her!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
Dr. Schoyer and her staff were very familiar with the details of our situation and were very compassionate all along the way. Dr. Schoyer took the time to answer all of our nervous questions. She was available electronically and via phone, as needed to assuage our concerns. We would highly recommend Dr. Schoyer and her clinic!
Describe the protocols Kate Schoyer used in your cycles at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and their degree of success.
antagonist protocol
Describe your experience with Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
The clinic is very clean, professional, and well staffed. The staff is attentive and compassionate and accessible. The doctors and staff work as a team. The embryologists were available and helpful.
She [Dr. Kate Schoyer] made us feel like we were going to get pregnant and we did. She was very kind and knew exactly what we needed. We lost a baby and she continued to make us feel like we had options. It was a long 7 year journey that she helped us through tremendously.... She was always sympathetic with what we were going through
They were friendly and the office was clean [at Froedtert & Medical College of WI-Menomonee Falls]. You never waited too long unless a dr had an emergency. They were available whenever you needed them. They helped us through our miscarriage. Then to have our 3 month old baby girl... They [the nurses] were friendly and sympathetic always our cheerleaders
How was your experience with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
She made us feel like we were going to get pregnant and we did. She was very kind and knew exactly what we needed. We lost a baby and she continued to make us feel like we had options. It was a long 7 year journey that she helped us through tremendously.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
Trust her, she knows what she’s doing
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Kate Schoyer at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin?
She was always sympathetic with what we were going through
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
They were friendly and sympathetic always our cheerleaders
Describe your experience with Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin.
They were friendly and the office was clean. You never waited too long unless a dr had an emergency. They were available whenever you needed them. They helped us through our miscarriage. Then to have our 3 month old baby girl