Any views/reviews on New Hope Fertility Center in NYC?
Husband's 32, me 30, TTC since 3 yrs. I've been diagnosed with a very low ovarian reserve (i.e. POF= Premature Ovarian Failure) and have had fluctuati...
Husband's 32, me 30, TTC since 3 yrs. I've been diagnosed with a very low ovarian reserve (i.e. POF= Premature Ovarian Failure) and have had fluctuating levels of FSH from 4 to 24 back to 5. With 2 unsuccessful IUIs and 1 IVF where after all the highest injections possible, they just retrieved 1 egg that never fertilized, I'm thinking of trying New Hope Fertility Center. The doc there has suggested a very different route to me so I'm wondering if he's the right one for me? I have read they specialize in cases with high FSH. All other doctors preach the Donor story which I'm not ready for. I've regular 27 - 30 day clycle, never missed one, why shouldn't I try more? I've insurance but will pay quite a bit extra out of pocket if I go with NHFC compared to if I go to CWRC i.e. Columbia but I am willing to spend all of that if it can give me the results I'm looking for. I'm already blowing up my money on acupuncture, organic stuff (food, cosmetics, cleaning stuff etc etc) and yoga! But if NHFC is good, I'll take the plunge.
I haven’t heard a lot of good things about New Hope. They’ve got terrible success rates too. This is probably because they mostly do single embryo transfers. I would look into SIRM or Cornell. They are two of the best in NY. Cornell has great success with women with your diagnosis. They may not have the best stats in the country but that is because they don’t turn away patients.
Don’t let your new clinic do the same medication protocol you did with your first IVF. A protocol change can make a world of difference. Also not using BCP’s or Lupron can help women with POF respond better. Tell those doctors who preach donor eggs to F off. They just preach donors with many to keep their stats up before trying something different.
To keep your FSH down start drinking wheat grass. I use Amazing Grass and take 1T. daily. My FSH lowered from 14 to 8 in three months. Keep up the acupuncture and yoga!
Feel free to contact me through my Yahoo Answers profile if you need any help. Good luck!