Our Patients' Authentic Stories
Welcome to Kindstories, a collection of authentic patient voices chronicling their fertility and preservation paths. Each journey carries its own strength. Your story could be the beacon of hope for someone embarking on their own path. Illuminate the way for others by sharing yours today.
Conception KindStories: IVF
From Against-All-Odds to Simple Paths, Discover Stories of Persistent Parents Partnered with Our Empathetic Doctors, Achieving Conception Through IVF and World-Class Care.
Kindbody Doctor: Dr. MacKenzie Purdy
Conditions: Infertility, Unexplained Infertility, Ovulatory Disorders, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Treatment: Embryo Preimplantation Genetic Testing, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Meet Teona and Eugene, resilient Kindbody IVF patients who triumphed over the hardships of unexplained infertility, ovulatory disorders, and PCOS.
Kindbody Doctor: Dr. Amber Cooper
Conditions: Infertility, Secondary Infertility, Male Factor Infertility, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Ovulatory Dysfunction
Treatments: Assisted Timed Intercourse, IUI, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
After being diagnosed with endometriosis, PCOS, and ovulatory dysfunction, Danielle faced years of challenges including IUI and IVF failures. A turning point came when her husband secured a job with infertility benefits, offering them a glimmer of hope.
Utilized Employer Benefit Kindbody Doctor: Dr. Deborah Ikhena-Abel
Conditions: Infertility, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Treatments: Embryo Preimplantation Genetic Testing, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Meet Adriana and Gerardo: A story of triumph over infertility and PCOS, thanks to Dr. Deborah Ikhena-Abel and the compassionate team at Kindbody Austin. What sets their journey apart is their utilization of an invaluable employee benefit for fertility treatments.
Kindbody Doctors: Dr. Aimee Seungdamrong and Dr. Nicole Browne
Conditions: Endometriosis, Infertility, Unexplained Infertility
Treatments: IUI, Embryo Preimplantation Genetic Testing, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Jennifer and Obi's road to parenthood was far from smooth, stretching over four challenging years. After the experience of an unaided pregnancy tragically ending in miscarriage, they decided to seek help from Kindbody.
Utilized Employer Benefit Kindbody Doctor: Dr. Fabiola Balmir
Conditions: Infertility, Combined Factor Infertility, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Treatments: Embryo Preimplantation Genetic Testing, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
After three years, two miscarriages, and a failed round of IVF at another clinic, Greta and Andreas turned to Kindbody in Minneapolis and found their partner in their path to parenthood in Dr. Fabiola Balmir.
Kindbody Doctor: Dr. Aimee Seungdamrong
Conditions: Unexplained Infertility, Infertility, Male Factor Infertility, Combined Factor Infertility, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Treatments: IUI, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Embryo Preimplantation Genetic Testing, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Meet Megan, a courageous Kindbody patient who faced the rollercoaster of infertility with unyielding resolve. Despite the hurdles of unexplained infertility, male factor conditions, and recurrent pregnancy loss, Megan never gave up hope.
Kindbody Doctor: Dr. Amber Cooper
Conditions: Unexplained Infertility
Treatment: Embryo Preimplantation Genetic Testing, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Allison and John initially sought fertility treatments at another facility where they underwent IUI procedures. However, the couple found a significant enhancement in their healthcare experience upon meeting the Kindbody clinic team in St. Louis.
Conception KindStories: IUI
From Straightforward Journeys to Guided Paths, Discover Stories of Tenacious Parents Teamed with Our Empathetic Doctors, Realizing Dreams Through IUI and Top-Tier Care
Kindbody Doctor: Dr. Ellen Hayes
Condition: Infertility
Treatments: IUI
Meet Margo and Andrew, a remarkable couple who turned to Kindbody's Milwaukee clinic to find answers to their infertility challenges. Under the attentive care of Dr. Ellen Hayes, they embarked on a course of IUI treatments that not only transformed their medical journey but also their spirits.
Kindbody Doctor: Dr. Nicole Browne
Condition: Fibroids
Treatments: IUI
Members of LGBTQ Community
Meet Heaven and Ritta, a Lesbian couple who faced a series of fertility obstacles, including fibroids and surgical complications that led to blocked fallopian tubes. In search of expert care, they discovered Kindbody and Dr. Nicole Browne.
KindStories: Preservation
From Planned Paths to Strategic Decisions, Explore Stories of Empowered Individuals Partnering with Our Empathetic Team, Paving Their Reproductive Futures Through Preservation and Exceptional Care.
Treatment: Egg Freezing
Alice, in her pursuit of building a family, discovered the fertility services of Kindbody through her employer, Walmart.
Treatment: Egg Freezing
Berniedette froze her eggs at Kindbody, a process she calls "years in the making." Wanting children but not right now, she sees this as her biological insurance, especially as she has yet to find the right partner. She chose Kindbody for its welcoming atmosphere and patient-focused care, contrasting sharply with other clinics she found cold and sterile. While the cost was hefty, Berniedette views it as an empowering investment in her future, one she wishes more women in their 20s would consider.
Kindbody Doctor: Dr. Nicole Browne
Treatment: Embryo Freezing
From her blog, Lindsay Silberman shares the emotionally charged and deeply personal journey of freezing her embryos with her partner, Matt. Having navigated a complex emotional landscape about the prospect of having children, Lindsay comes to a transformative decision: to go ahead and freeze her eggs—or, more accurately, their embryos.
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