Dropping out of SG's Shared Risk with Frozen Embryos

[Anonymous]

We are not happy with SG and are considering dropping out of the Shared Risk program, but I have a few frozen embryos that I would like to take to my next clinic. Does anyone know how this works? My understanding is that I still have to pay the cost of 1 cycle, but get the rest back. How do the logistics of moving embryos work?

[Anonymous]

I don't have an answer, but I was thinking about going there because $$ is limited and shared risk seemed like a good idea, so I'm curious to know why you're leaving.

[Anonymous]

We transferred our embryos to Dominion and have been much happier with them. Once we had our first consult the clinic arranged transfer, but there is a charge from both places for the move.

[Anonymous]

We also recently dropped out of shared risk at SG. Unfortunately we didn't have any embryos to take with us - in fact, that was part of the reason why we left.

To the PP who asked why, basically DW had several failed IVF cycles, she was on max dosage of medication, and the doctor was unwilling to adjust the protocol even though we have a DS from mini IVF done in 2012. We're at Cornell now. Just started injections last night - so weird to be giving what feels like a fraction of the meds to DW (I do her injections) but it also feels so right. We're doing coculture with a three day transfer. Good luck changing, OP.

[Anonymous]

shared risk at SG is 6 retrievals. If you get a good number of embryos at each retrieval and do ESET (transferring only one embryo at a time) you could be there for years before getting your money back. If you didn't think the protocol was working, it could definitely make sense to leave SG.

[Anonymous]

To the PP who moved embryos, how much did each clinic charge you for moving them?

I am considering dropping out because it just seems like they want to try the same thing (which obviously isn't working), and refuse to consider additional testing or anything else. It is also impossible to get in touch with my doctor (Widra) - it takes him many days, and me complaining that I didn't get a response from him before I hear anything. I am not happy with my care there.

[Anonymous]

I don't understand the point of leaving once there are embryos in the freezer. The protocol and embryology lab were successful enough to get freeze-quality embryos. The FET is the easy part.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand the point of leaving once there are embryos in the freezer. The protocol and embryology lab were successful enough to get freeze-quality embryos. The FET is the easy part.

I am the DW who dropped out (10:10), and I have to say that I agree it making more sense to transfer and drop out, unless you think you have uterine/clotting/immune issues that aren't being addressed.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Exactly what the PP said. After failed cycles and multiple early losses/chemicals, I feel like I may have an issue that SG is not addressing.

[Anonymous]

OP this is tricky. Check the shared risk agreement you signed because I vaguely remember this being addressed. I agree with you for wanting to move the embryos to another clinic. If SG is missing something why waste the embryos. By the way, I have a child from SG but think they are AWFUL. I couldn't afford to switch but I barely consider them to be doctors. They are more like assembly line workers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP this is tricky. Check the shared risk agreement you signed because I vaguely remember this being addressed. I agree with you for wanting to move the embryos to another clinic. If SG is missing something why waste the embryos. By the way, I have a child from SG but think they are AWFUL. I couldn't afford to switch but I barely consider them to be doctors. They are more like assembly line workers.

PP here. I think you may have to pay for services rendered but like I said I'm pretty sure it's in the contract.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP this is tricky. Check the shared risk agreement you signed because I vaguely remember this being addressed. I agree with you for wanting to move the embryos to another clinic. If SG is missing something why waste the embryos. By the way, I have a child from SG but think they are AWFUL. I couldn't afford to switch but I barely consider them to be doctors. They are more like assembly line workers.

PP here. I think you may have to pay for services rendered but like I said I'm pretty sure it's in the contract.

DW dropped out of shared risk after 3 failed IVF cycles - no embryos to store/transfer, but we definitely did not pay for any services rendered.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP this is tricky. Check the shared risk agreement you signed because I vaguely remember this being addressed. I agree with you for wanting to move the embryos to another clinic. If SG is missing something why waste the embryos. By the way, I have a child from SG but think they are AWFUL. I couldn't afford to switch but I barely consider them to be doctors. They are more like assembly line workers.

PP here. I think you may have to pay for services rendered but like I said I'm pretty sure it's in the contract.

DW dropped out of shared risk after 3 failed IVF cycles - no embryos to store/transfer, but we definitely did not pay for any services rendered.

It's different if you drop out with embryos though. I do think it's the cost of one cycle (so you'd get half of what you paid back). It's definitely not services rendered since in most peoples' cases that would exceed the cost of Shared Risk.

[Anonymous]

Just to put it out there, have you considered staying with SG but changing your RE? That could be enough to get a fresh perspective. If it helps, I had a good experience with Dr. Chang at the Rockville office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Exactly what the PP said. After failed cycles and multiple early losses/chemicals, I feel like I may have an issue that SG is not addressing.

And these are pgs-tested embryos?