Anonymous
Post 01/07/2021 11:52     Subject: Best RE in the DMV?
The K St office of SGF. Widra or Devine.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2021 11:49     Subject: Re:Best RE in the DMV?
Anonymous wrote:I work with Dr. Humm at GW and I am very happy there. I think they have lower rates of success than Columbia or SG, but I feel strongly that the care I am getting is based on science and that they aren't doing weird things to up their statistics (see above comments about SG). I am also not getting pushed into expensive treatments where I have a very low likelihood of success, as I strongly suspect I would be at a private clinic, because there is a lot less profit motivation. Plus the bedside manner is great, and even if I can't get ahold of Dr. Humm as easily as I might like, her nurse is very responsive and exceedingly caring. Given that you are young and dealing with MF, you might not need the super aggressive approaches at private clinics.


I was with Dr Humm and GW and now at SG with Dr. Devine. SG is cheaper. As far as care, I also am getting far better and more personalized care, but obviously everyone is different. Happy to provide details.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2021 10:58     Subject: Re:Best RE in the DMV?
I work with Dr. Humm at GW and I am very happy there. I think they have lower rates of success than Columbia or SG, but I feel strongly that the care I am getting is based on science and that they aren't doing weird things to up their statistics (see above comments about SG). I am also not getting pushed into expensive treatments where I have a very low likelihood of success, as I strongly suspect I would be at a private clinic, because there is a lot less profit motivation. Plus the bedside manner is great, and even if I can't get ahold of Dr. Humm as easily as I might like, her nurse is very responsive and exceedingly caring. Given that you are young and dealing with MF, you might not need the super aggressive approaches at private clinics.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2021 18:18     Subject: Re:Best RE in the DMV?
We had a great experience with Dr Waud at Dominion and they never treated me like I was old, even though I am (41).
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2021 21:32     Subject: Best RE in the DMV?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How old are you ? If you are older I suggest avoid SGF, they give you a try and then push for donor egg. Older women with diminished ovarian reserve are poor responders to stim drug, but that doesn’t mean their egg is bad.



SGF sucks for younger women too if they think your eggs are crap. I was 37 when I went there and they tried to push me to donor eggs (genetic issue with my own gave me low odds of success). Went to CFA. Love Dr. Abbasi. Twins from my own eggs in my first and only IVF cycle.


Actually 37 is in the age range SGF stated to give up on. I think they just worry about their stats being down.


Huh. I got pregnant via IVF at SG at 37, and no one treated me as old. But, my issue was PCOS, and they seem to have lots of success with that.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2021 21:14     Subject: Re:Best RE in the DMV?
Anonymous wrote:I'm 27 and we have male fertility issues (husband has low sperm count).


at your age SG may be fine. Honestly there is no one best RE/clinic in this area.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2021 21:07     Subject: Best RE in the DMV?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How old are you ? If you are older I suggest avoid SGF, they give you a try and then push for donor egg. Older women with diminished ovarian reserve are poor responders to stim drug, but that doesn’t mean their egg is bad.



SGF sucks for younger women too if they think your eggs are crap. I was 37 when I went there and they tried to push me to donor eggs (genetic issue with my own gave me low odds of success). Went to CFA. Love Dr. Abbasi. Twins from my own eggs in my first and only IVF cycle.


Actually 37 is in the age range SGF stated to give up on. I think they just worry about their stats being down.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2021 20:45     Subject: Best RE in the DMV?
Anonymous wrote:How old are you ? If you are older I suggest avoid SGF, they give you a try and then push for donor egg. Older women with diminished ovarian reserve are poor responders to stim drug, but that doesn’t mean their egg is bad.



SGF sucks for younger women too if they think your eggs are crap. I was 37 when I went there and they tried to push me to donor eggs (genetic issue with my own gave me low odds of success). Went to CFA. Love Dr. Abbasi. Twins from my own eggs in my first and only IVF cycle.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2021 20:38     Subject: Best RE in the DMV?
No one person here can say which labs are "best." There are reasons for relatively higher live birth rates besides lab quality. Furthermore, there are no regulations mandating labs report accidents or errors. That should change. Fertility centers' claims in ads and social media are overstated and in some cases false.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2021 18:50     Subject: Best RE in the DMV?
Depends on your issues. 3 months is not that long. Are your periods very regular?
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2021 18:48     Subject: Best RE in the DMV?
I agree with PP that you should not expect warm fuzzies. This was hard for me. I felt that I was already pretty depressed and I was looking for warmth and help. I got the pregnancy, but not the compassion.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2021 18:41     Subject: Best RE in the DMV?
Shady grove. I’ve been to dominion, Columbia and shady grove. No warm fuzzies but the labs are the BEST.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2021 18:40     Subject: Re:Best RE in the DMV?
I'm 27 and we have male fertility issues (husband has low sperm count).
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2021 09:44     Subject: Best RE in the DMV?
How old are you ? If you are older I suggest avoid SGF, they give you a try and then push for donor egg. Older women with diminished ovarian reserve are poor responders to stim drug, but that doesn’t mean their egg is bad.

Anonymous
Post 01/02/2021 21:45     Subject: Best RE in the DMV?
Which doctor would you recommend and why?

Thinking of doing IVF.