Laparoscopic Myomectomy, HRTs and OPU under Dr. Rashmi Yogish at Nova Bangalore

It was May’15 when I met Dr. Rashmi Yogish (Clinical Director & Consultant, Nova IVI Fertility Clinic, Koramangala, Bangalore). After reading my entire infertility history, she suggested that removing the Subserosal Fibroid might make a difference. It didn’t sound like a hunch as she backed it up with logic and explanation.

At that point in my life, I could have possibly said a “Yes” to “Anything” but Dr. Rashmi sounded like “she knows her stuff really well” and that gave me a lot of confidence. My DH agreed to go ahead with the surgery ONLY after understanding all the pros and cons, logics, scientific facts, etc.

In June’15, I underwent Laparoscopic Myomectomy for the removal of my not-so-big Subserosal Fibroid at Malathi Manipal, Jayanagar (one of the other few hospitals Dr. Rashmi is associated with). The surgery went well with not much of pain but looking at my sutures was a disturbing sight. I was on a month-long rest.

The action started after I got my July periods. I was on HRT-1 (1^st month of Hormone Replacement Treatment) for the month of July’15. Basically, taking Tablet Progynova 2mg and Tablet Meprate 10mg for specified number of days. Accidentally, I skipped a dose and got untimely periods. Anyhow, HRT-1 restarted after the bleeding got over. Then Aug’15, HRT-2 followed. At the end of each HRT, there were specific blood tests to be done on few specific days only.

During HRT-2, on a specific day of the cycle, a Mock Embryo Transfer (Mock ET) was performed. Things were smooth and went as expected. My Oocyte Pick-Up (OPU) was planned in the cycle following HRT-2.

Good "First Impression" : Nova Bangalore

Apologies for not posting anything for a week, I was undergoing my latest IVF cycle. Details about it will follow.

To start with my set of stories about Nova Bangalore, I would like to first mention the single point of contact (SPOC) for patients at Nova Bangalore, the receptionists. All the receptionists were (still are) welcoming, smiling, eager to help and multi-lingual.

My first interaction with them was face-to-face. For a change, I didn’t want to Google about my next doctor, so that I have no presumptions or expectations and go with an open mind. One fine day, I just planned to visit the clinic and told one of the receptionists’ that I have come from Nova Delhi and would like to meet their specialist. She asked me if I was carrying my file/ case history. Since I was, I gave it to her. She informed me that the concerned doctor was out of town and would be back in 2-3 days. Instead of letting me go back empty-handed, the receptionist made a quick call to someone, and upon the caller’s consent, she suggested that, if I wish, I could consult the other doctor. I took that option. The other doctor wasn’t in the clinic when the receptionist called him, but he made himself available in the clinic at the earliest. Within 10 minutes, I met Dr. Mahesh Koregol (Gynecologist, Nova Specialty Hospitals, 5^th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore).

Dr. Mahesh read through all my & DH's infertility history. He seemed quite knowledgeable and well-informed about Infertility. He assured me that I shouldn’t lose hope as there are other scientific advancements which could be used as an option in our case. He suggested that I come back and meet the specialist on the Day-2 of my next cycle. It was a ray of hope, and I grabbed that opportunity with full enthusiasm.

Next, meeting Dr. Rashmi Yogish.