Thanks connie_hopeful
Dr Loh was highly recommended to me by my regular skin doc, Dr M. whose wife conceived last year after her 2nd fresh ICSI under Dr Loh. I planned to consult a fertility specialist only after 6 months of unsuccessful attempt due to my being >35yo (was 37yo).
I was relieved to be treated by Dr Loh as he is very experienced, from what I researched about him and also the way he work and his opinions. My experience at TFC has also made this journey a tad less stressful. I'm always attended by Dr Loh personally for every scan during stims and follow-up. It also helps that I have become familiar and know the nurses and staff by name and they also rem me. I think because I am alway early or punctual for my appts, they seem happy to arrange first appt for me if possible. The waiting area is comfortable and we have TV (CNA) and free wifi. However this is a trade off as I will not be eligible for the gov grant since TFC is private. Given my age, I didn't feel I could afford the queue for treatments at public hosp. Under Dr Loh, I was able to start stims immediately (it was my CD2) when he confirm DH's 2nd SA that we should go straight to ICSI.
All my baseline hormones test and HSG were good and we are dealing with very poor sperm quality and of course, my age factor. I put in much effort to improve my egg quality as only the egg has the ability to repair any DNA damage, hopefully compensate for the sperm issue.
Here's summary of my ICSI journey for your ref:
1st fresh ICSI - Dec'14 (was still working, took HL after ER)
Short protocol (Puregon 300iu increase to 425iu; 10 days stim + 5 days Orgalutran 0.25mg)
21 Retrieved (R), 8 Mature (M)
5 fertilized (F): Grade 1 (1), Grade 2 (3), Grade 3 (1) discarded (grade 1 being best)
D2 transfer 2; froze 2
Mild OHSS, BFN, period spotting started 3 days B4 BT
1st FET - Feb'15 (was still working, took HL continue with no pay leave)
D3 transfer only 1 as the other one arrested - BFN
2nd fresh ICSI - Apr/May'15 (have resigned)
Long protocol (CD21 started Lucrin 10iu; 12 days stim with Puregon 425iu + Menopur 150iu (added on day 5 of stim))
12R, 8M, 4F: Grade 1 (3), Grade 2 (1)
D2 transfer 3; froze 1
BFN, period came after BT
Suffered inter-menstrual bleeding. Dr Loh confirmed no cyst with scan and prescribed Noristherone to help reset my cycle. I refused to have take more synthetic hormone medication. Instead worked with my acupuncturist and took TCM to help recover my natural cycle. Managed to recover within the month.
Started taking DHEA in June at recommendation of Dr Loh (he even advised to get the Life Extension 25mg capsule type). As I have good baseline hormones, he said suffice to take 2x25mg daily.
3rd fresh ICSI - Sep'15
Short protocol (10 days of stim with Gonal F 450iu increase to 525iu + Pergoveris 150u (added on day 5 of stim) + Cetrotide 0.25mg)
32R, 18M, 14F: Grade 1 or 2 (12), Grade 3 (1) discarded
D2 transfer 3; froze 9
2ww in progress
Dr Loh is very conscientious in customising my protocol. He decided that short protocol is more suitable for me and also change the stim drug because my body may have become less responsive with Puregon since the last 2 stim cycles. Dr Loh can be humorous if he feels you are relax enough to chat. However he may appear a man of few words if you do not have any questions otherwise he is very willing to answer and keep you informed to settle your doubts if you ask.
Sorry this long post and hope it addresses your query. Where are you in your cycle now?
I would also love to hear your experience if you can share.