IVF Michigan Rochester Hills & Flint, PC

Elena B

☆☆☆☆☆5.0· in the last week

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My story with IVF of Rochester began when I was in my early 40s. After researching several clinics and doctors and reading everything I could find, I decided that my best chance for success would be with IVF of Rochester, specifically with Dr. Abuzied. At that time, my chances of getting pregnant were in the single digits, but everyone at the office encouraged me by saying that it only takes one egg. We initially tried conventional IVF, but my body did not respond to the medication as we had hoped. After a failed first IVF transfer, Dr. Abuzied suggested we switch to Natural IVF. This process uses minimal medications and relies on the body to produce a single egg. Other doctors had told me to give up and consider donor eggs, claiming I was "too old," but Dr. Abuzied and his staff were different. They wanted to discuss Natural IVF and explore this option with me. I was excited to move forward with this approach because I truly believed I had chosen the right doctor for a reason. I want to share my story because, against all odds, I became pregnant at 44, just two months before my 45th birthday. No one believed it was possible, but my doctor was willing to give it a try. While there were no guarantees or promises, I was grateful for the chance. Through my experience, I hope to bring attention to Natural IVF and the possibilities it offers. This process may be especially beneficial for those of us who are told that age is a significant factor, or that diminished ovarian reserve is a concern. Ask your doctor about your options; don’t give up. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Jessica Thomas

☆☆☆☆☆1.0· 3 weeks ago

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After an intro call with Dr. Moravek, I was feeling confident about using Henry Ford for our fertility journey. We scheduled a HyFoSy treatment to determine tubal patency. (Note: All scheduling processes through this office are very difficult. You must leave a message and wait for a call back and if you miss the call back, you must leave another message and so on.) I had heard through multiple people that the HyFoSy is uncomfortable, and knowing I have endometriosis, I called ahead to see if they would prescribe Xanax or Valium to ease my anxiety during the procedure. The nurse on the phone LAUGHED and said "No no, we don't do that, just take a Tylenol." I was embarrassed and feeling even more anxious about the procedure. I arrived on the procedure day to discover that a PA whom I had not met yet was doing the procedure rather than Dr Moravek which I had been told. The procedure was an absolute nightmare. It was incredibly painful, they had to use a tenaculum TWICE, the catheter slipped, and after all that trauma - the results were inconclusive. And potentially due to uterine spasms which can happen when the patient is not relaxed. I left the procedure room and they handed me a card with my follow up appointment on it. No time or date options, just this option or you can wait a month. Not very accommodating as I had to move my work schedule around to fit the ONE option they had for me. I spent the following days unable to sleep or eat, replaying the awful procedure in my head. During my follow up appointment (which was Telehealth by the way), the PA informed me that the nurse I spoke to was incorrect and I could have had a script for both anxiety and pain management. That is a pretty unforgivable mistake in a situation like this. We will not be continuing our fertility journey with Henry Ford for a multitude of reasons. Please choose wisely when making your decision.

Dawn Mertika

☆☆☆☆☆2.0· 2 months ago

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I initially chose this clinic because of Dr. Abuzeid’s credentials and alignment with my values. However, my trust was broken over time, especially after 4 transfers. The staff is very by-the-book and lacks common sense. The doctor has good bedside manner, the ultrasound techs and phlebotomists were compassionate. Here are my issues: 1. Birth Control: They insisted on BC even when my cycles were regular, and withheld that it's an ABORTIFACIENT type! This was ok leading up to surgeries, but it was nonsensical for transfers. My nurse admitted before my LAST cycle I didn't need to take it! She avoided answering why they use an abortifacient type BC and just kept repeating “We prescribe birth control” as if she’s never heard of a type that doesn’t thin out your lining to be uninhabitable. 2. Prednisone: I was told to take this 2x a day, which kept me up ALL NIGHT, worsening my high cortisol levels (bloodwork was provided to them to show the cortisol problem). This medication shouldn't be taken in the evening as it can severely impact sleep, which is crucial for hormonal balance! I wish they had just told me from the start to only take in the morning. 3. Thyroid Meds: I was prescribed Levothyroxine without being told to stop coffee and I stayed on it between transfers. (I avoided coffee during transfer cycles since the prednisone was giving more than enough energy.) This oversight led to severe side effects- 3 days of constipation, then uncontrollable vomiting, and I went to urgent care for an IV because I was really scared of dehydrating. I switched to NP Thyroid via my functional doctor, the clinic insisted on Synthroid, ignoring my worries that I’d already expressed more than once.I doubt they put it on my chart. I didn't have enough time on this new med for optimal effect before my last transfer or they would’ve shipped off my embryo so my TSH was too high this time for success. 4. Endometriosis: Dr.Abuzeid suspected endometriosis but neglected to offer a laparoscopy until I was down to my last embryo- he knows it could’ve potentially helped sooner. 5. It seems like they gave up on me before I had used all my embryos. At my 3rd follow up appt I was asked if I wanted to try a different type of IVF despite having 1 left. After my laparoscopy I was asked if I was going to do another round/ start all over. I’d told them multiple times I was committed to using ALL of my embryos. They could’ve at least waited until all failed before asking to start over but it’s really only about money- they don't really care about what their patients are going through. My last FET cycle was a nightmare. My nurse Kaitlyn didn't order my meds so I had to go to HF Macomb to get them when I needed them. I didn't get a call to tell me I needed to come in at 915AM for a 10AM FET- MyChart said to ARRIVE @10AM so I thought FET would be at 11AM. No apologies for more added stress! Then my nurse rescheduled my blood draw appointments to 6AM without my awareness nor consent? No explanation or apology given, though the 2nd was rescheduled back to 8AM after I asked what was going on. I asked if HCG blood work could be a few days sooner since my cycles aren’t 34 days long, the average is 28 days for most women- I always got my period first but they just said “we wait 14 days after transfer” and didn’t care lol. With how long they wait you can test at home and just use the blood test to confirm. First Response is pretty good up to 5 days before missed period- look online and you’ll see IVF moms who got their + before the blood draw. False pregnancy tests are RARE. Do research, ask questions, and advocate for yourself. I wish I had seen a functional doctor earlier. IVF clinics should not call themselves “fertility” clinics- they only do IUI or IVF. My and my husband’s reproductive health would be back to square 1 without Forum Health (functional Dr.). They helped us eliminate male factor and I’m working on my hormones. I wouldn't recommend this clinic to anyone. We paid >$20k and I just wish I could go back and do things differently.

Charmese Wilson

☆☆☆☆☆5.0· 3 months ago

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I can’t say enough about how amazing my experience was with Dr. Abuzeid and his staff. From the lab techs, to the front desk reps and nurses, they made this long journey so much easier to bear. The compassion and empathy they showed was amazing and I felt as if every decision made always prioritized what was in my best interest first. I am forever thankful for them helping us complete our family!

Rebecca Schmidt

☆☆☆☆☆5.0· 6 months ago

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After several months of testing, we are finally able to discuss treatment options! I had a procedure today that involved anesthesia and every one was so nice! They answered all my questions, made sure I understood what was going on, and made me feel really comfortable. I hope I can update my review with more positive news soon. But for now, I feel as though I’m in good hands!