Dr Lydic is direct and professional but not entirely impersonal. He demonstrated solid understanding of our needs as a queer couple and the options that are available to us. I…Dr Lydic is direct and professional but not entirely impersonal. He demonstrated solid understanding of our needs as a queer couple and the options that are available to us. I felt like he was happy to have me as a patient and that he was easy to communicate with in general...suggested proceeding with unmedicated IUI cycles and if after three we weren’t successful...his responses were individualizedFertility clinics
The University of Kansas Health System Advanced Reproductive Care
Overland Park, KS · (913) 588-1227
- Phone
- (913) 588-1227
- Website
- kansashealthsystem.com ↗
- Location
- 10777 Nall Avenue, Suite 200, Overland Park, KS 66211
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[Dr. Marsh] had to adjust my meds each cycle to get me here and I am so very grateful...With each procedure her office has done I have been given specific easy to follow…[Dr. Marsh] had to adjust my meds each cycle to get me here and I am so very grateful...With each procedure her office has done I have been given specific easy to follow instructions. I always know the next steps and I feel like I have a say in my care...I also feel like she does not do unnecessary testing, she had explained in our initial visit what tests are important and what ones would be optional and let me decide from thereDuring my treatment, I spoke with Dr. Holoch twice. The protocols were one size fits all and not directed to concerns around my diagnosis/history. Concerns were rarely…During my treatment, I spoke with Dr. Holoch twice. The protocols were one size fits all and not directed to concerns around my diagnosis/history. Concerns were rarely addressed...when it came to starting the Frozen Transfer and mock trial there were more questions than what was answered. I even had a medication error due to changes mid-cycle. Dr. Holoch never discussed the mock/ERA results or most recently a negative HCG post-FET...I felt very comfortable speaking with [Dr. Kristin Holoch]. I don’t feel like I got all the information all the time just because there wasn’t enough time to cover everything...I…I felt very comfortable speaking with [Dr. Kristin Holoch]. I don’t feel like I got all the information all the time just because there wasn’t enough time to cover everything...I have diminished ovarian reserve...only looking like I’d have a couple eggs but after talking with [her] we decided to move forward and hope for the best. Unfortunately, after the retrieval we only got 2 eggs and they did not fertilize.Dr Lydic was actually great as far as treatment and getting us a a successful IUI. We did rarely see him in person only my first appointment and I had a appointment scheduled for…Dr Lydic was actually great as far as treatment and getting us a a successful IUI. We did rarely see him in person only my first appointment and I had a appointment scheduled for IVF...He did communicate after every IUI on the portal . I do wish the communication with him was more...My partner loved him because he said he gave him hope and still let us try the IUI with the low sperm count . He just increased my meds to make sure I produced a lot eggs.Dr. Holoch took the time to sit down and explain all of our fertility options, the out of pocket costs they would require, and even drew us a picture of how the process worked.…Dr. Holoch took the time to sit down and explain all of our fertility options, the out of pocket costs they would require, and even drew us a picture of how the process worked. She equally respected me and my partner and both of our questions about the fertility process...She included helpful information such as most affordable places to pick up prescriptions that aren’t covered by insurance, and how to start tracking fertility affordable at home.We loved that he [Dr. Lydic] would draw out diagrams to describe certain processes with us. We did have a couple set backs during our IVF process and needed surgery to remove some…We loved that he [Dr. Lydic] would draw out diagrams to describe certain processes with us. We did have a couple set backs during our IVF process and needed surgery to remove some scar tissue and he explained the importance of each step. We really only saw him in person twice during our care, a couple times on zoom, but he called us quite a bit during everything our whole process so we never felt like it was hard to communicate with him...In the 3.5 months that I was a patient of Dr Lydic, I only saw him once (and it wasn’t in person but via telehealth). All communication was with the RN or once, the NP...Due to…In the 3.5 months that I was a patient of Dr Lydic, I only saw him once (and it wasn’t in person but via telehealth). All communication was with the RN or once, the NP...Due to COVID, our initial meeting with the physician was via TH. He had a PowerPoint that seemed generic but provided a baseline understanding of options. I was instructed to come to the clinic for an initial ultrasound and lab work...I received a notification via the app (the primary way the clinic communicates) that an additional lab was ordered...I messaged the nurses (messaging the doctor isn’t an option on the app), and asked for insight. The message I received back from the RN was the plan for another IUI cycle. There was no regard for my request, simply a med plan for a second IUI cycle.Dr nangia was completely dismissive to my concerns over DNA fragmentation, despite the latest research showing benefits to surgical sperm retrieval over ejaculated sperm for men…Dr nangia was completely dismissive to my concerns over DNA fragmentation, despite the latest research showing benefits to surgical sperm retrieval over ejaculated sperm for men with elevated DNA fragmentation...He was willing to continue my clomid to see if that would boost my sperm counts...It doesn’t appear he is very forward thinking with regard to research and his field. Male infertility is rapidly advancing and he doesn’t seem to be.I am so grateful to Dr. Holoch and the guidance she provided us during our journey. She treated every conversation thoughtfully, she always presnted scnearios with alternatives…I am so grateful to Dr. Holoch and the guidance she provided us during our journey. She treated every conversation thoughtfully, she always presnted scnearios with alternatives and implications - I felt as though the decisions were in my power, but that we were informed with her recommendation and the reasoning behind it..She [Dr. Kristin Holoch] based my protocol off of her previous experience. She has gone into detail of all my cycles and has tweaked my next protocol based on my previous…She [Dr. Kristin Holoch] based my protocol off of her previous experience. She has gone into detail of all my cycles and has tweaked my next protocol based on my previous results...Her bedside manner is awesome. She gets to the point but is also very patient. She hasn’t pushed us to do IVF just yet and I respect her understanding that IVF is very expensive.I did not see Dr Marsh but a few times (appropriately so) when we did see her or talk to her on the phone she always had ample time for us. We never felt rushed. If there was…I did not see Dr Marsh but a few times (appropriately so) when we did see her or talk to her on the phone she always had ample time for us. We never felt rushed. If there was something we forgot to ask it was quickly answered through the portal...[she] is up front with her one embryo transfer rule. We appreciated this as a single healthy baby was our goal..One thing that could improve for me is that it feels like each time we have actually met with Dr. Marsh in person I feel very rushed and when I asked questions it felt as if I was…One thing that could improve for me is that it feels like each time we have actually met with Dr. Marsh in person I feel very rushed and when I asked questions it felt as if I was an inconviennce and wasting her time. I know that she has tons of patients and is very busy, however I could see that potentially being an issue for someone wanting a more personalized or communicative RE. I was already aware of Dr. Marsh's "dry and sometimes cold" personality before choosing her as my doctor. Ultimately my husband and I felt that we would rather have the BEST doctor with highest success rates who lacked personality over a doctor who had a terrific bedside manner but lower success rates and potentially requiring more attempts for success.After our first frozen embryo transfer that sadly ended in a miscarriage at 6 weeks, Dr Lydic took the time to make sure that my husband and I had everything that we needed to…After our first frozen embryo transfer that sadly ended in a miscarriage at 6 weeks, Dr Lydic took the time to make sure that my husband and I had everything that we needed to help cope with what had happened and he just listened to anything we needed to talk about...He prefers single embryo transfers...He’s very compassionate, and caring and you can honestly tell that he cares about his job and his patientsI'm sure Dr. Marsh is a good clinician but her bedside manner is non-existent. I could tell immediately that this was not the right fit for us. From the start we needed to push…I'm sure Dr. Marsh is a good clinician but her bedside manner is non-existent. I could tell immediately that this was not the right fit for us. From the start we needed to push for the answers to our questions and appropriate testing. Her unwillingness to run the tests we requested resulted in us having to come back in for a second consultation with another physician, thus costing another $300...cutting attitude, appeared irritated by our questions, spent only 10 mins in the room with usShe [Dr. Courtney Marsh] agreed to ovarian drilling if I gave her three cycles. She consulted another physician to do the ovarian drilling and never spoke with me about it. I…She [Dr. Courtney Marsh] agreed to ovarian drilling if I gave her three cycles. She consulted another physician to do the ovarian drilling and never spoke with me about it. I found out from the other physician. I got approval for the drilling surgery and now she has changed her mind on doing the drilling and never told me why. Now she says she wants me to do IVF with her instead but I have a living child conceived naturally. She just doesn’t speak to me and doesn’t work with me...When she makes an agreement with a patient, it would be nice to know exactly why that agreement can’t be upheld? I feel cheated out of my care and I feel like I wasted my time and added more heartache.When I walked in, he [Dr. Lydic] asked me personal questions alongside trying to understand my husband's and my wants and needs. He drew pictures to show me what to expect, set a…When I walked in, he [Dr. Lydic] asked me personal questions alongside trying to understand my husband's and my wants and needs. He drew pictures to show me what to expect, set a timeline, and gave me resources. He allowed me to ask questions, and helped me to understand the science of my body...He used my name, remembered small details, and was kind and explanatory on proceduresWhen I first saw Dr. Lydic, I was referred because of irregular periods and pain. He explained what possible causes were and treatments for each possible cause. I ended up having…When I first saw Dr. Lydic, I was referred because of irregular periods and pain. He explained what possible causes were and treatments for each possible cause. I ended up having a 7.5 cm cyst on one ovary and 3.5 cyst on the other. Before we began fertility treatments, he wanted to watch those to make sure they didn’t turn into anything. I ended up with a positive pregnancy test and at my first ultrasound found out it was ectopic. I went in for immediate surgery after speaking with Dr. Lydic, who was very compassionate and informational, and since then have began fertility treatment with Letrozole.Given that I went in for egg freezing at the age of 41, Dr. Marsh was realistic about my options. She arranged for diagnostic testing to first determine if I was a good candidate…Given that I went in for egg freezing at the age of 41, Dr. Marsh was realistic about my options. She arranged for diagnostic testing to first determine if I was a good candidate for freezing (I was). While this ultimately added to the cost of treatment, I appreciated that she didn't want to let me proceed without first knowing my hormones looked good and I had a good amount of follicles each cycleI didn't have a good experience as a patient with Dr. Holoch. We only saw her 3 times in the year that we went through treatment with her. Our treatment plan never changed,…I didn't have a good experience as a patient with Dr. Holoch. We only saw her 3 times in the year that we went through treatment with her. Our treatment plan never changed, despite several failed IUI cycles. She was late to every appointment. She was 30 minutes late to our last appointment and then was very defensive when talking with us. No one came in to tell us that she was running behind, so we just sat there waiting.Dr. Lydic always made sure we knew that he was thinking of us, and taking care of us. There were multiple times that he would call me personally, after hours, to check in. ... Dr…Dr. Lydic always made sure we knew that he was thinking of us, and taking care of us. There were multiple times that he would call me personally, after hours, to check in. ... Dr Lydic was compassionate and caring. There were multiple times that a cycle would get cancelled for various reasons and he made sure to call me personally to see how I was dealing with the news. We lost identical twins at almost 20 weeks and he called a few weeks out to discuss what happened and ask how we were holding up. He communicated procedures thoroughly and answered questions with ease.All five rounds [with Dr. Courtney Marsh] were three days of letrozole, then at about cycle day 6 I would start gonal f injections along with regular ultrasounds...All of this was…All five rounds [with Dr. Courtney Marsh] were three days of letrozole, then at about cycle day 6 I would start gonal f injections along with regular ultrasounds...All of this was instructed through the portal. Each round the amount of gonal f would be increased. All resulted in negative pregnancy tests...I was never told that I had low ovarian reserve after testing...only actually spoke to her twice. Once for my consultation, before any treatment, and then in the last month when I decided that we were not a good fit. Primarily I spoke to nurses only through the portal. I never actually got any results face to face or over the phone.We had one face-to-face consultation with Dr. Marsh where she asked us a lot of questions and listened closely to our responses. ... We don't live near the clinic, so we have had…We had one face-to-face consultation with Dr. Marsh where she asked us a lot of questions and listened closely to our responses. ... We don't live near the clinic, so we have had a number of phone consultations with Dr. Marsh and it always feels like Dr. Marsh takes into consideration who we are, where we are in the process, and our requests. ... She listened to every question we had and was well-informed in answering our questions. Dr. Marsh tends to keep her answers brief, but answers any followup questions. ...Dr. Holoch is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful...if you can reach her. You aren't able to communicate directly with her, rather only with nurses through the portal.…Dr. Holoch is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful...if you can reach her. You aren't able to communicate directly with her, rather only with nurses through the portal. Communication is terrible and this makes cycles much more stressful than they already are...[she prefers] single embryo transfer...[new patient advice]Treatment is overall based on what a "normal" woman's cycle is. If you want to switch things up, you really have to self-educate and self-advocate.We liked that she was up to date on current research and treatment options being performed. She handled our miscarriage appropriately without babying us but with compassion. We…We liked that she was up to date on current research and treatment options being performed. She handled our miscarriage appropriately without babying us but with compassion. We had issues with the staff and she was very understanding about helping us, including calling us the day of a funeral she was at. ... When I wanted to be more aggressive, she discussed real options with me that we'll be pursuing.Dr. Marsh is friendly and very knowledgeable. However, I felt like my care plan is not fully satisfying my needs, and that might be that I am not pregnant yet or I am not grasping…Dr. Marsh is friendly and very knowledgeable. However, I felt like my care plan is not fully satisfying my needs, and that might be that I am not pregnant yet or I am not grasping the plan. We have been trying for 2 years next month, 8 failed medicated cycles, and yet when I ask questions I feel like I get the bare minimum answers. "try again next month, don't give up", "everything looks fine", but no additional labs or test are done to investigate why this is not working. I am might be jaded when it comes to this but I feel like I have to go above and beyond to advocate for myself.Dr. Lydic was so kind and respectful of my faith and my concerns. He always put my comfort first, and reassured my understanding every step of the way. He even drew me a diagram…Dr. Lydic was so kind and respectful of my faith and my concerns. He always put my comfort first, and reassured my understanding every step of the way. He even drew me a diagram to give me a visual understanding of the process....Dr. Lydic did bloodwork and discovered I needed a thyroid medication. I had been to several other doctors and that was never discovered. He then gave options for IUI with Femera and ovidrel trigger shot, or IVF. We decided on IUI, which we proceeded with 3 times, but with no success.IVF Cycle 1 [with Dr. Holoch] - high dose antagonist; used because of DOR diagnosis. Cycle cancelled due to low response...IVF Cycle 2 - low dose antagonist; she thought the high…IVF Cycle 1 [with Dr. Holoch] - high dose antagonist; used because of DOR diagnosis. Cycle cancelled due to low response...IVF Cycle 2 - low dose antagonist; she thought the high doses from previous cycle “fried” my eggs; cycle cancelled due to low response...IVF Cycle 3 - Lupron flare protocol; retrieved 7 eggs, 4 mature, 3 blasts, all complex abnormal...was very transparent with us when setting expectations. She worked with us to develop a treatment plan that she believed would achieve a pregnancy, however I turned out to be a low responder. She was not afraid to try different protocols or new treatments, which I appreciated.100% treated like a human by Dr. Holoch...has called me directly to discuss next steps, results and even to tell me I was pregnant (I later miscarried). She is AWESOME...Be…100% treated like a human by Dr. Holoch...has called me directly to discuss next steps, results and even to tell me I was pregnant (I later miscarried). She is AWESOME...Be prepared to only see her at the initial consult, which is usually far out from when you are actively "needing" to see her (and when you will want advice from her and live conversations vs portal messages). She is an amazing and empathetic doctor, just very hard to get in touch with due to barriers the clinic puts in place.She [Dr. Holoch] found a uterine polyp on my exam, and called me directly to discuss it. She explained the process to remove the polyp and all of the risks. We also discussed my…She [Dr. Holoch] found a uterine polyp on my exam, and called me directly to discuss it. She explained the process to remove the polyp and all of the risks. We also discussed my next steps in our fertility journey. We had a 20 minute conversation at 6pm and she didn’t try to rush me off the phone. I could tell she genuinely cared about me as a person!...allows plenty of time to make sure all of your questions are answered, so be prepared so you can make the most of your appointment time!Dr. Marsh is compassionate and I feel she is smart. However, I don’t feel supported enough by her. I have only met her twice, but she is making all of my healthcare decisions…Dr. Marsh is compassionate and I feel she is smart. However, I don’t feel supported enough by her. I have only met her twice, but she is making all of my healthcare decisions regarding next steps in my fertility journey. I would think her weaknesses would include not communicating to her patient enough or getting to know someone and their situation. This should be apparent to any physician to get to know their patient.We did 4 IUIs with Letrozole [with Dr. Michael Lydic] which we unfortunately unsuccessful. My husband has low volume, so the thought was that IUI would help get the sperm where it…We did 4 IUIs with Letrozole [with Dr. Michael Lydic] which we unfortunately unsuccessful. My husband has low volume, so the thought was that IUI would help get the sperm where it was needed. After that we decided to go with IVF. We medicated with Gonal-F, Menopur, and Cetrotide. We were able to retrieve 22 eggs, and using ICSI we had 7 embryos make it to day 5. We did a fresh transfer with 1 embryo that was unsuccessful. After that we did a FET with vaginal estrace and progesterone in oil. We transferred 1 embryo that was again unsuccessful. We are now doing an ERA test, and hopefully a second FET.Dr. Marsh was on our team and communicated that everytime we saw her. I appreciated her optimism, while keeping it realistic. She spoke the truth and was really pulling for us to…Dr. Marsh was on our team and communicated that everytime we saw her. I appreciated her optimism, while keeping it realistic. She spoke the truth and was really pulling for us to get pregnant. She listened to our concerns when we had them and adjusted accordingly.... She wanted to get to know us as a couple instead of just a number.... Femara and Gonal RFF with Ovidrel trigger for IUI. Femara was used due to my history of endometriosis.You usually only see [Dr. Kristin Holoch] during the consults, so you want to make sure to get your questions answered then. You won't be seeing her on the days where you have an…You usually only see [Dr. Kristin Holoch] during the consults, so you want to make sure to get your questions answered then. You won't be seeing her on the days where you have an ultrasound or insemination...She is very good about explaining everything clearly. She is very respectful of us as patients and is very LGBTQ friendly...When our treatment had to be postponed for a month for factors outside of her control, she called us on the phone and talked us through the new plan.[Dr. Kristin Holoch] is a very personable and empathetic doctor. She delivers information with a softness that I find comforting when receiving pertinent information. During IVF,…[Dr. Kristin Holoch] is a very personable and empathetic doctor. She delivers information with a softness that I find comforting when receiving pertinent information. During IVF, she was attentive to our situation and was able to explain procedures in a simple and concise way. She always made an effort to ask about our lives and get to know us as more than patients...Dr. Holoch suggested one embryo transfer at a time. She explained the pros/cons of one vs. two and ultimately let me choose.Dr. Holoch is incredibly smart and up to date on all new medical treatment options. She clearly explained each and every step of the way so we never left the office feeling…Dr. Holoch is incredibly smart and up to date on all new medical treatment options. She clearly explained each and every step of the way so we never left the office feeling confused. She made it a point to include us in each decision that we made for our treatment. Her bedside manner is impeccable and I truly felt like she was invested with us during our entire process. I did not feel like I was a part of a large "system" where all treatments were directed down the same pathway, each step was highly individualizedHe [Dr. Ajay Nangia] is a reproductive urologist...was upfront about expectations of surgery and was always clear with us. He was genuinely excited for our journey...was our…He [Dr. Ajay Nangia] is a reproductive urologist...was upfront about expectations of surgery and was always clear with us. He was genuinely excited for our journey...was our urologist who was helping with male factor infertility. He was straightforward and honest about what our expectations should be. He was open about us helping choose our treatment plan and let us be as involved as we wanted. He was also very honest about how the surgery wasn't 100% guaranteed and we may have to pursue other treatment options, which we did. It was nice that the expectation was set beforehand.Dr Holoch was amazing at listening and explaining everything to me and my husband. She even called me directly a few times. She is amazing at her job! I would recommend her. The…Dr Holoch was amazing at listening and explaining everything to me and my husband. She even called me directly a few times. She is amazing at her job! I would recommend her. The only thing I don't like about this clinic is you deal with the nurses majority of the time and only see the doctors if needed.... We did 2 IUIs with no success. We wanted to move forward with IVF. We did 3 months on depo for my endometriosis after my retrieval. Then a frozen transfer of 2 embryos. They let us decide on number of embryos to transfer but encouraged just 1.Dr. Marsh was friendly and answered all my questions throughout my first FET and during my initial meeting with her for the second FET. She was confident with the protocols for…Dr. Marsh was friendly and answered all my questions throughout my first FET and during my initial meeting with her for the second FET. She was confident with the protocols for the second FET as they would be the same as the first FET that was successful. However, I had to ask to see her before my second FET...I think the only other time where I will see her again is on the actual transfer day...[she] discussed some of the changes to the overall FET protocol in the initial meeting, but some of the smaller changes in preparation for the FET were not explained until I started asking questions when examinations were differentDr. Holloch was amazing! She spent time with to answer all of my questions and explained everything so I could make the best choice for me, my care and the future of our family.…Dr. Holloch was amazing! She spent time with to answer all of my questions and explained everything so I could make the best choice for me, my care and the future of our family. She even made time to meet with me in person if I had questions or concerns along the way. She was very supportive and empathetic when we had to cancel due to my body not responding to meds for a transfer...I had a ton of questions and was very scared due to my past pregnancy losses. She was very empathetic and supportive. She always knew my labs and reviewed my chart. She remembered personal details and even checked up on me during the pregnancy. Being with her and the network at KU was like being part of a team that supports your vision of having a family. She was honest about protocols and treatment plans.Clinic route
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