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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I liked GW because they are a non-profit and university. I felt I was getting research-based answers from them, very thorough, to all my questions.

Dr. Frankfurter was my RE. He's so wonderful... definitely a bit conservative, but that served us well in the end. Maybe meet with him and see what you think.

Why was Dr. Hum pessimistic, btw?[/quote]

+1 to GW and Dr. Frankfurter. I also saw Dr.  Humm for lots of monitoring and loved her. she was so patient and detailed in the monitoring appointments (much more than Dr Frankfurter or the other doctor). Whichever Dr you get, they discuss all patients every week, so you get their experience as a group.

It took me a while, started at 37 and finally had my baby at the end of 39. Had multiple cycles, and Dr Frankfurter was willing to try different strategies to find the one that worked for me. He didn't color my view, was clear about percentages and so on, and I appreciated that. Personally I left Shady Grove (before even the first cycle) bc my Dr there (Dr Saffan at Annandale) was too positive for me, saying 'it will get done, we're going to get you a baby', I felt he was a bit maybe superficial. I had a couple of issues and I knew I wasn't an easy case.

I picked Dr Frankfurter bc he has a reputation of not shying away from difficult cases. Shady Grove (at the time at least) had the reputation of a well oiled machine, working great if your case it's easy, but not so flexible with the protocols.

I felt that the environment was positive at GW, even if the percentages were not great and they were clear about it.

I don't have experience with CFA so I can't comment on that.

Best of lucks OP! Whatever you decide I wish you the best.[/quote]

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