We had a consultation today with a clinic in Orlando (not sure if I can post the name). I am a bit uneasy about their approach. The Dr said they don't monitor the stim cycle until day 9.
They also don't do bloodwork since the Dr claimed that the estrogen levels wouldn't really tell you that much and they don't adjust the meds during a cycle. They get a baseline follicle count on your day 3 and then use that to determine which protocol to use. Also, they don't cancel any cycles. They will proceed to egg retrieval with just two follicles if that's what you have. This goes against everything I've read. Lastly they don't use PIO shots, just prometrium as a vag suppository. The Dr said it virtually eliminates spotting and that it is just as effective as the shots. On the other hand the Dr is experienced, practicing since 1991, and the clinic has good success rates as listed with the CDC (38 % of transfers resulting in live births). The other big factor is that the cost is very good, $7,000 per cycle including ICSI and AH. No shared risk program but it is inexpensive enough that we could try again.
I don't know what to do or think about all this!! Please let me know opinions good or bad to help us make up our mind! If you know the place I'm referring to it would be great to hear any input from a first hand point of view. Thanks! Sorry so long.