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IVF at Dubai Gynecology and Fertility Centre (DGFC) in Health Care City.

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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 11:58

Hi Ladies,

trying to find some feedback about IVF at Dubai Gynecology and Fertility Centre (DGFC) in Health Care city.
Has anyone been there for treatment?
I'm not keen on Fakih as I feel he is after your money only and Bournehall is not what is used to be in the UK anymore so they are trying their luck in Dubai it seems.

I'd be grateful for feedback of any kind. Also about Bournehall as the above is only an assumption of mine.

Thank you ladies :-) and Happy Mother's Day!

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Latest post on 26 January 2019 - 19:47

I have been to fakih and bournehall too.but I did didn't succeed after the first try for IUI. I want to try again but I want to try DGFC. Can we talk in private please. I will love to know your experience

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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 14:26

I completed my first round of IVF with Dr Wael at DGFC in January which unfortunately wasn't successful. The clinic is very much a 'locals' clinic where appointment times don't really mean anything and the phone is never answered however when you do meet the staff they are friendly. Prepare to have to wait for ultrasound scans as it generally works on a 'first come, first served' basis. Dr Wael explains everything in great detail and came in on his day off to do the embryo transfer. We plan to try again after the summer with Dr Wael. I did go to Dr Fakih originally and saw Dr Ghina but I felt that it was too much of a cattle market and there was absolutely no Dr/Patient relationship. The price for IVF at DGFC and Fakih is about the same of 30,000DHS (all in). Wishing you lots of luck whichever clinic you decide. Fakhi offer a 40,000.00aed package for up to 3 tries and if it still doesnt work they will refund the money

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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 14:25

I completed my first round of IVF with Dr Wael at DGFC in January which unfortunately wasn't successful. The clinic is very much a 'locals' clinic where appointment times don't really mean anything and the phone is never answered however when you do meet the staff they are friendly. Prepare to have to wait for ultrasound scans as it generally works on a 'first come, first served' basis. Dr Wael explains everything in great detail and came in on his day off to do the embryo transfer. We plan to try again after the summer with Dr Wael. I did go to Dr Fakih originally and saw Dr Ghina but I felt that it was too much of a cattle market and there was absolutely no Dr/Patient relationship. The price for IVF at DGFC and Fakih is about the same of 30,000DHS (all in). Wishing you lots of luck whichever clinic you decide. Thank you all for the well wishes. As I am new to this and early in my research I am wondering if the 30K is for each and every try or do they freeze the fertilized eggs (embryos) and transplant several times until success or there is no more? I'm scared of the cost :-( Freezing of fertilised embryos is now illegal in Dubai,

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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 14:25

I share your feelings on Fakhi i would never ever go there I went for the consultation and felt it was a money pit. I did go through with 2 rounds of treatment at DGFC and neither were successful, they are disorganised, expensive and I was personally very upset with the way that I was treated when it came to the implantation of fertilised eggs, they made the decision that they only wanted to place one egg when 3 had fertilised, they didnt tell me this until after the implantation was made ! Am happy to sahre more details but would prefer to do so in private :) Birchy, i would really appreciate more feedback as my DH is not too keen on IVF as it is in his eyes unnatural. He agreed to a consultation with a specialist. I need to make sure to chose a clinic which will not destroy the little bit of hope I have that DH will indeed agree to go through with the treatment. Please contact me under username at gmail edited by starfishalicja on 11/05/2014 Bump for Birchy, I'd love to hear from you please You have mail :)

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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 10:19

I share your feelings on Fakhi i would never ever go there I went for the consultation and felt it was a money pit. I did go through with 2 rounds of treatment at DGFC and neither were successful, they are disorganised, expensive and I was personally very upset with the way that I was treated when it came to the implantation of fertilised eggs, they made the decision that they only wanted to place one egg when 3 had fertilised, they didnt tell me this until after the implantation was made ! Am happy to sahre more details but would prefer to do so in private :) Birchy, i would really appreciate more feedback as my DH is not too keen on IVF as it is in his eyes unnatural. He agreed to a consultation with a specialist. I need to make sure to chose a clinic which will not destroy the little bit of hope I have that DH will indeed agree to go through with the treatment. Please contact me under username at gmail edited by starfishalicja on 11/05/2014 Bump for Birchy, I'd love to hear from you please

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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 13:42

I completed my first round of IVF with Dr Wael at DGFC in January which unfortunately wasn't successful. The clinic is very much a 'locals' clinic where appointment times don't really mean anything and the phone is never answered however when you do meet the staff they are friendly. Prepare to have to wait for ultrasound scans as it generally works on a 'first come, first served' basis. Dr Wael explains everything in great detail and came in on his day off to do the embryo transfer. We plan to try again after the summer with Dr Wael. I did go to Dr Fakih originally and saw Dr Ghina but I felt that it was too much of a cattle market and there was absolutely no Dr/Patient relationship. The price for IVF at DGFC and Fakih is about the same of 30,000DHS (all in). Wishing you lots of luck whichever clinic you decide. Thank you all for the well wishes. As I am new to this and early in my research I am wondering if the 30K is for each and every try or do they freeze the fertilized eggs (embryos) and transplant several times until success or there is no more? I'm scared of the cost :-(

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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 13:31

I completed my first round of IVF with Dr Wael at DGFC in January which unfortunately wasn't successful. The clinic is very much a 'locals' clinic where appointment times don't really mean anything and the phone is never answered however when you do meet the staff they are friendly. Prepare to have to wait for ultrasound scans as it generally works on a 'first come, first served' basis. Dr Wael explains everything in great detail and came in on his day off to do the embryo transfer. We plan to try again after the summer with Dr Wael. I did go to Dr Fakih originally and saw Dr Ghina but I felt that it was too much of a cattle market and there was absolutely no Dr/Patient relationship. The price for IVF at DGFC and Fakih is about the same of 30,000DHS (all in). Wishing you lots of luck whichever clinic you decide.

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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 12:55

I know this is not much help to the OP (sorry), but what a shame about the negative comments about DGFC. I used them 14 years ago when they were near Rashid Hospital and could not fault them at all. Everybody knew our names and we had such a warm welcome every time we went there. As with most companies, the more popular demand gets, things slip. As a mother of IVF twins, I know the need and the importance of being treated like a person rather than a number or money machine. Good luck OP. <em>edited by wiggywig on 11/05/2014</em>

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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 12:21

I share your feelings on Fakhi i would never ever go there I went for the consultation and felt it was a money pit. I did go through with 2 rounds of treatment at DGFC and neither were successful, they are disorganised, expensive and I was personally very upset with the way that I was treated when it came to the implantation of fertilised eggs, they made the decision that they only wanted to place one egg when 3 had fertilised, they didnt tell me this until after the implantation was made ! Am happy to sahre more details but would prefer to do so in private :) Birchy, i would really appreciate more feedback as my DH is not too keen on IVF as it is in his eyes unnatural. He agreed to a consultation with a specialist. I need to make sure to chose a clinic which will not destroy the little bit of hope I have that DH will indeed agree to go through with the treatment. Please contact me under username at gmail <em>edited by starfishalicja on 11/05/2014</em>

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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 12:18

I share your feelings on Fakhi i would never ever go there I went for the consultation and felt it was a money pit. I did go through with 2 rounds of treatment at DGFC and neither were successful, they are disorganised, expensive and I was personally very upset with the way that I was treated when it came to the implantation of fertilised eggs, they made the decision that they only wanted to place one egg when 3 had fertilised, they didnt tell me this until after the implantation was made ! Am happy to sahre more details but would prefer to do so in private :)

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DGFC doctors and nurses are nice, but they are VERY unorganised. Everytime I went they forgot my name or got my husbands name wrong. I will not be going back

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