Ccrm consult done. Please help me! *long*

J&D2007

So, here's the scoop. Had my phone consult today with ccrm. It was pretty short, but I didn't really have a lot of questions either. To make the story short, my main question was why with my decent FSH (was 6.2 for ivf #1) and AFC 16-20, do I get 4 eggs at retreival? She basically said she thinks I am over suppressed with the bcps.  Which was exactly what I wanted the opinion on. I always have a good AFC but by the time I go through 2 weeks of bcps and go for baseline stims, I have like 10. I never understood that and my current RE refuses to do a cycle without the bcps (I asked because I really in my gut feel like the bcps are a problem, but I've never heard anyone else say this and current RE says bcps are 'definitely not a problem') So know I feel like I'm not crazy:-). She said there are 15 different protocols, many that don't involve bcps.

At my ODWU, theyd do a hysteroscopy, an endometrial biopsy (b/c of my 2 m/c), sperm DNA frag test, etc. She wants to do CCS for sure. Didn't sound like she really recommended the dhea my current RE suggested, but she really didn't want to say. My ODWU could be as soon as 10 days from now if I wanted!! 

So, the question is: my current RE which I really do like and trust is giving me a really sweet deal on my next ivf ($6,000!).  We would be trying the antagon protocol (again with 5 or so weeks of bcps first). So, maybe I should stay with her and try a different protocol? I could get almost 4 cycles at that price for the price of one at ccrm and I am comfortable there and it's sooo much easier... Maybe this protocol will be it?

Or.. Go big and go to ccrm , which I hear is about $25k per cycle..  I know, cost shouldn't be my big concern, but we are already out $40,000 cash and $6k sounds sooooo much better. And I'd have to take so much time off work for ccrm. I have my own practice I own (I'm an eye doctor) and I'd have to be away for so long, basically closing my practice for 10 days, which is a huge loss of income, too. Also ccrm won't know if I qualify for the shared risk program they offer until my ODWU (have to have a FSH< 10' and AFC >10, and AMH >1.2).. So I should qualify, but who knows what the numbers are now. 

Any helpful suggestions for me? I'd much appreciate it. (And I have to decide by Wednesday or so, which will be cd1) 

rockpaperlove

I am partial to CCRM after my ODWU with them revealed everything my local clinic missed. My local clinic in turn offered me a free compassionate care cycle for their error, but I am moving forward with my next cycle with the clinic that has provided th

DoublePortion

Honestly I think that if you feel in your gut that BCPs are causing an issue, and since CCRM agrees, I would not do another cycle with your current RE if they refuse to not use BCP. Do you think your RE would be open minded if you shared the info from

Gregermis

at $6000 with a currently good FSH, I'd be pretty tempted to stay for at least one more cycle at your clinic. I'd probably go for one more, and if my AFC was still super low with not many eggs at retrevial, then move to CCRM. But that's just me! Good l

J&D2007

DoublePortion:

Honestly I think that if you feel in your gut that BCPs are causing an issue, and since CCRM agrees, I would no

J&D2007

rockpaperlove:

I am partial to CCRM after my ODWU with them revealed everything my local clinic missed. My local clinic in tur

hmz819

::lurker::

I am on another forum and they were talking about the shared risk at CCRM and someone posted that to be eligible you could only have failed one ivf. So if you stay with your current clinic and this round fails too not saying it wi

J&D2007

hmz819:

::lurker:: I am on another forum and they were talking about the shared risk at CCRM and someone posted that to be

rockpaperlove

I did not qualify for shared risk. I understood you do not qualify, if you have done more than two cycles.

luvboston

In my opinion if you stay with your current re you are wasting 6k and more time that you could be pg. CCRM is the best and if they say no BCPs then that is what you need I would stop spinning your wheels and go with them.

UMichGirl

...lurker with a ticker...

I'd say at least do the ODWU at CCRM if you can. You'll get a feel for how efficient, personable, and thorough they are...not to mention professional and experts at what they do. If your RE won't budge on the bcp th

J&D2007

Thank you guys so much. I've decided to head out for my ODWU at ccrm. Which means I will miss the may cycle here (which I am really bummed about delaying things further), but hopefully will get the ODWU on April 8 which is still very close!  Thank yo

rockpaperlove

Wishing you all the best! I don't think you will regret this decision! I, too, delayed the overall process in order to work with CCRM/Schoolcraft, but so far it has been completely worth it. GL!

liz4paws

***ticker*** 

I wish I had some good advice, but we struggle with cost in the equation all the time. I think cost is a big deciding factor, but remember there are no guarantees to either. 

That being said, if I actually had the $2

joules12

J&D2007:

Thank you guys so much. I've decided to head out for my ODWU at ccrm. Which means I will miss the may cycle here