Dr Jane Ruman, MD

Dr. Ruman did some initial testing on myself and my husband that all came back normal. We tried 50 mg of Clomid with timed intercourse for one month at my request (wanted to try that before IUI) with no luck. We did an IUI the next month and it failed. Due to lack of funds I asked if we could keep trying Clomid and timed intercourse for a few months and she agreed. I spent a total of 6-7 cycles of taking 50 mg of Clomid with no results. We had two chemical pregnancies in two consecutive months. She did further testing to make sure it wasn't a clotting issue, etc., but found all normal results. She then advised me that IVF was my only option. I am an RN and wanted more explanation, more details. All she offered was a video conference about IVF. I've now received a second opinion and have learned that my inhibin B is high and that I need a higher dose of Clomid for that reason. The testing that was done to arrive at this conclusion is called a Lupron Challenge Test. This was never offered to me by Dr. Ruman. I have been advised to try IUI again on the higher Clomid dose and to take oral estrogen and progesterone beginning the day after the insemination. Again, this was never offered to me by Dr. Ruman - instead, she had me begin vaginal progesterone IF I had a positive pregnancy test. I feel that Dr. Ruman, at best, neglected to perform all necessary testing to find the root of my problems getting pregnant. I felt that she was rushing me to IVF and not investigating all other options.

She is just horrible. Botched a surgery that another doctor then had to fix. I was in severe pain and took months to recover. One of the most traumatic experiences of my life. Avoid at any cost.