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[quote=Anonymous]I'm one of the undecided between CCRM and GWU PPs earlier in the thread.

I'm awaiting a third consult with one of the NYC clinics, but I have made a decision that if I don't go there, it will be CCRM over GWU. I should caveat, I was super-impressed by Dr. F's read of my medical history and that he caught things other RE's had not. I learned a lot meeting with him and it was a tough call between the two. But ultimately, I'm CCRM over GW for some reasons specific to my case and my point of view that I'll detail below.

First, though, some perspective I've gained from talking to people: The truth is that there is still a lot REs don't know about how all of this works - as much art as science (and a lot of luck) - and not being doctors ourselves, it can be really hard to decipher between two differing opinions. In the end, it's a crap shoot, but a crap shoot between 2 highly-qualified clinics and REs. So not a bad place to be and really not a wrong choice here. They're both really good.

Differences: 
Dr. F uses only progesterone suppositories for FET. CCRM uses shots and suppositories. I feel more reassured by the CCRM both/and approach.
Dr. F thought I should consider fresh transfer. CCRM favors freeze and PGS. I definitely see the merits to Dr. F's argument, but my instincts favor CCRM's approach.
Dr. F favored shorter stim. CCRM was more let's see how it's going. I was neutral on this.
Dr. F didn't feel my case warranted any further testing, just trying again. CCRM wanted to test a few additional things. My conservative nature favors more testing.
My understanding is that GWU rotates doctors who do your procedures. CCRM only has two REs and I think(?) your primary RE does most things. This was a big issue I had with Shady Grove, so I'm inclined to correct (and let's be honest, maybe over-correct) in this area.

Dr. F/GWU would be a lot easier from a financial and logistical standpoint - and I want to believe my case is straightforward, doesn't require PIO shots and could move faster with fresh transfer. There's a good chance he's right. But ultimately my nature is cautious and investigatory, so I'm opting for the place where I think I will feel the greatest confidence taking next steps after a lot of IVF heartache.

Good luck to everyone deciding! Really just a "do the best you can" decision. They both seem like caring and smart doctors.
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