If you have changed RE's (or have considered it)

What is your reasoning or thought process? Were you not happy with the treatment plan, the doctors, the office, the results?

I really like our RE- I feel like she really understands our issues and is working within their limitations, but I'm not sure that she's being aggressive enough. Granted, its only been 2 IUI's, maybe I just need to give it some more time?

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I'm actually similar to you and am now considering changing - but we're on iui#4. Mine is very calm - which I like, but I wonder if he's missing somethings - who knows? So, I have another consultation with another dr. set up - but it doesn't mean I'm definitely switching. I don't think it hurts to go for another consultation - I feel ike if there's a reason why you're wondering about it, then maybe it is good time for a switch. Good luck to you either way!

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Well, I changed because my RE and OB were in complete disagreement about my treatment so I went to Dr. B for a 2nd (well, really 3rd) opinion. I liked him so much and he tested for things that the other two and found the answers, so I switched to him.

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I did quite a few IUI cycles with my first RE. When they didn't work and I requested additional testing and/or started questioning the agressiveness, I decided to consult with another RE.
I went to two different RE's and liked one much better than the other so I switched to him. After approx. 6 months with him and still no success, I consulted with 3 more RE's - this time, though, noone really had any other options - so I stayed with the second RE and ended up getting PG the next month.
IMO, if you feel stagnant with your current RE - get another opinion. It can't hurt and if they have no other options you can stay with your current RE unless you really feel at odds with him/her.

Good luck!!

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I had switched because one of the NP in the first office I felt wasn't listening and answering my questions.....I kept asking and she would tell me everything is fine don't worry.

that wasn't good for me, I needed to understand the treatment and how they knew I was actually O'ing, etc. so I switched (and got lucky BFP on the first cycle at the new office) I know that was just luck but I felt the new office took the time to address my concerns and make me more comfortable.

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I have switched twice. The first RE was OK but not aggressive enough for me. I had just turned 39 when i got there. I knew I would need IVF and their stats for women my age were not good. So, I went to a NYC clinic that had good stats for women my age and I had a friend who was successful with them. They treated me great but after 2 failed IVF's I was looking to another place that maybe had something that the 2nd couldn't offer. So, I switched again to see if this new thing would help.

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Thank you for this topic.

I've been lurking here the past 3-4 months and the thought of changing doctors has been weighing on my mind.

I haven't been happy with the place I go to for sometime now; its a large facility and I feel like a piece of meat being bounced around as fast as possible to make way for the next slab.

Anyway, I was wondering if people could review my treatments and see if there is something my doctor isn't doing that they should be or might help?

Don't ask me hormone levels or results of blood work, they never give me those details they just say everything is fine

Background on me
Early 30s, dr says I have PCOS

Sorry about the formatting, I was keeping my notes in Excel

Month 1
29-Oct CD 1
31-Oct CD 3 had day 2 exam, started 50mg Clomid
1-Nov CD 4 50mg Clomid
2-Nov CD 5 50mg Clomid
3-Nov CD 6 50mg Clomid
4-Nov CD 7 50mg Clomid
5-Nov CD 8 HSG exam, all clear
7-Nov CD 10 One week Clomid follow-up exam. (1) follicle at 14
13-Nov CD 16 Follow-up exam, (1) follicle at 25
14-Nov CD 17 did ovidrel shot at 8:30pm
16-Nov CD 19 IUI
28-Nov CD 31 end of month 1


Month 2
28-Nov CD 1
29-Nov CD 2 had day 2 exam, started 100mg Clomid
30-Nov CD 3 100mg Clomid
1-Dec CD 4 100mg Clomid
2-Dec CD 5 100mg Clomid
3-Dec CD 6 100mg Clomid
8-Dec CD 11 One week Clomid follow-up exam. (1) follicle at 13, (2) 12
12-Dec CD 15 Follow-up exam, (1) follicle at 14
17-Dec CD 20 IUI, no trigger shot
31-Dec CD 34 end of month 2


Month 3
31-Dec CD 1
1-Jan CD 2 had day 2 exam, started 150mg Clomid
2-Jan CD 3 150mg Clomid
3-Jan CD 4 150mg Clomid
4-Jan CD 5 150mg Clomid
5-Jan CD 6 150mg Clomid
8-Jan CD 9 One week Clomid follow-up exam. (1) follicle at 11
13-Jan CD14 (1) 15, (1) 13, (1) 12
18-Jan CD 19 did ovidrel shot at 8:30pm
20-Jan CD 21 IUI
31-Jan CD 32 end of month 3


Month 4
31-Jan CD 1
2-Feb CD 3 had day 2 exam, cancled cycle because of cyst


Month 5
14-Mar CD1
16-Mar CD 3 Cyst gone, start Femera 2x a day
17-Mar CD 4 Femera 2x a day
18-Mar CD 5 Femera 2x a day
19-Mar CD 6 Femera 2x a day
20-Mar CD 7 Femera 2x a day
24-Mar CD 11 follicles (1) 20, (1) 19
25-Mar CD 12 did ovidrel shot at 8:30pm
26-Mar CD 13 IUI goes horribly, after 20 minutes converted to ICI
27-Mar CD 14 IUI, not great but at least didn't give up and do ICI
28-Mar CD 15 start progesterone pills till return 14 days after IUI
10-Apr CD 28 end of month 5


Month 6
11-Apr CD 1
13-Apr CD 3 had day 2 exam, started 150 Gonal-F @ 10:30pm
14-Apr CD 4 150 Gonal-F @ 10:30pm
15-Apr CD 5 150 Gonal-F @ 10:30pm
16-Apr CD 6 150 Gonal-F @ 10:30pm
17-Apr CD 7 150 Gonal-F @ 10:30pm
18-Apr CD 8 return to doctor for blood work & monitoring
(1) 13 each side. Many under 10 on left side
E2 279
20-Apr CD 10 return to doctor for blood work & monitoring
(7) between 10-14
drop shot to 75
E2 893
21-Apr CD11 At least 16 follicles, another wasted month
E2 1400+


Doctor has been pushing IVF since month 3 but I have little faith or trust in them at this point, are my feelings justified?

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