Hi B & C,

Sorry your first attempt with IVF was unsuccessful. My doctor explained to me and collected for ICSI at the time he collected for the IVF. He had indicated that the ICSI was a method of fertilizing the egg by injecting the sperm and was not the same procedure as assisted hatching. His ...

Kacey,

Yes, it cost me 32K for one cycle, but I was totally self pay in the USA. My insurance didn't cover anything, not even the meds. Yes, I got pregnant on my first cycle. I just had my second blood test yesterday that came back with great counts. I am extremely optimistic that all will continue ...

Hi Tony & Wife,

I agree with Jaymee, that it could have something to do with their success rates. I found a very interesting article on the internet concerning clinics and the way they manipulate their numbers. I found the article @ http://www.givf.com/success.cfm. Referring patients to other ...

I am new to this, but I think this is the thread that I belong in. I am 43 and I have just finished my first IVF cycle with donor eggs. I had my blood test today and got a BFP! This whole process is overwhelming to me. I married last year and my DH & I started TTC. I was dumbfounded to learn that my ...

Hi,

I had a very similar experience in the US. I just finished my 1st IVF cycle. The very first time I walked through the door and discussed my options with my RE, I asked very pointed questions regarding cost and was given an approximately 12K, exlusive of the donor fees. However, the meds that ...

I am also in the Orlando area. I just just finished IVF w/DE & in 2ww. It was very expensive I used nationwide agency located out of Longwood. Loving Donation, they charged an agency fee, but it wasn't as high as others. The biggest advantage was they had lots of local donors so I didn't have to pay ...