We have our first appt. there next week with Dr. Awadalla -- and wanted to know if anyone had any experience/feedback with them you'd be willing to share.
After a year of tests (everything looks fine on paper, at least!) and 4 unsuccessful rounds of Clomid (none of which even resulted in ovulation), my OBGYN has suggested it's time to go see the experts....
They were her top reco, but I've found mixed reviews via some Googling, so just wanted to see if anyone else had any experience/feedback to share.
Re: Experience with Institute for Reproductive Health?
It's smart to move on to a specialist! You're doing the right thing!
IRH gave me my youngest son (Henry, turned 2 in June) via IVF/PGD. I didn't even consider any other RE's in the area, they were recommended by my OB/GYN.
There are a handful of other ladies who had success with them on this board as well.
Good luck to you!
I may be the exception. I had no success with them. I think they are experts for the women under 35. Being AMA, I felt they really didn't want me to mess up their numbers. When we asked for our money back, no one even called to find out why or why were not continuing with the group. They just sent us a check.
However, I have many friends who went to them years ago and had GREAT success!
My one piece of advice is have your questions ready up front and certainly do not be afraid to ask them questions. They do answer the questions with out a problem. But if you don't ask, it is assumed that you know the answers.
Hope to help.
I was able to get pregnant after being with Dr. Awadalla for only two months. My husband and I had tried Clomid without success and had been tested for all kinds of things that all came back negative. What finally worked for us was Femara w/IUI.
I felt like Dr. Awadalla took the time to figure out what was wrong and then tailor a plan that both my husband and I felt comfortable with. I had only positive experiences with all of my office visits and treatments.
Hi Brummy I remember you from the knot days. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. I will try to give you the condensed version of my story. My son, who is a little over 4 months old, is a result of IVF at IRH. I personally saw Dr. Scheiber. It took us a little over 3 years to figure everything out but we did. I even consulted with the #1 clinic in the country out in Colorado. I have PCOS & clotting issues as well as repeated losses and saw the RE that specializes in PCOS there. When I met with her she explained to me that in all of her years of practice I wasn't the worst case she had seen I was in the top 10 for sure. So I am definitely a more difficult case and IRH got me pregnant. I think that the fact that you ovulated is great news.
Like others said if you're a person who likes to know everything go with questions. Some people like to be blissfully unaware & trust the doctors. I am not one of those people so I did a lot of research and asked a lot of questions. I also recommend taking your husband with you to your consult. This is a time when you will get a chance to sit down with Dr. A & he will explain a lot & you can ask as many questions as you want. Good luck!!
I am currently 28 weeks pregnant thanks to Awadalla. I loved IRH and everybody there was sooo nice. Awadalla was great-he isn't as outgoing as Scheiber or Burwinkle but just as knowledgable. My husband and I owe him so much!! I got pregnant on my second IVF. You will not regret going to IRH!!
First Lap - 7/08 - removed endo and endometriomia cyst on right ovary
Stopped TTC
8/10 - Started TTC again
12/10 - 3/11 - 3 rounds of femara/ovidrel/iui - All BFN's
4/11 - 2nd Lap/Hysteroscopy/Septum Resection - Septum removed/still bicornuate uterus/Stage I endo removed
6/4 - femara/ovidrel/iui - BFP!!
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Really late to this party, but I just want to say I think they are awesome! Yes, you have to ask questions or just put your faith in knowing that they know what they are doing
I have 2 beautiful little girls through IVF, Dr. S is my primary, but both helped along the way. I have PCOS and I am currently in another IVF cycle with them:)
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