AAAASF Accreditation
FCO has demonstrated its commitment to patient safety by gaining accreditation from the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF).
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Sharon Huff, RN
Sharon earned an associate’s degree in nursing from Lane Community College in Oregon, in 2002. She worked in labor and delivery at McKenzie Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon, until assuming the IVF Coordinator Position at The Fertility Center of Oregon in 2006. When not working, Sharon enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with her … Continue reading Sharon Huff, RN
Matt Gilman, MT, TS (ABB)
Matt is the Center’s Embryologist and Andrologist. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from Oregon Health and Science University in 2001. Matt has been with The Fertility Center of Oregon since 2004. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Tamra, son, Landon and daughter, Gracyn. Bachelor of Science Oregon … Continue reading Matt Gilman, MT, TS (ABB)
Transvaginal Ultrasound
What is a transvaginal ultrasound examination? Ultrasound is an imaging study which sends high frequency sound waves (or air waves) into the body and then captures the returning echoes to give a picture of the desired area. The sound waves are generated from a transducer or probe, which is the part of the instrument that … Continue reading Transvaginal Ultrasound
Traditional Surrogates
Traditional surrogacy results when a woman agrees to become pregnant and give birth to a child for another person or couple. She is the genetic parent of the child, as well as carrying and giving birth to that child. Generally conception takes place by intrauterine insemination just before the surrogate ovulates. When a fertility doctor … Continue reading Traditional Surrogates
Sperm Washing and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
What is sperm washing? Sperm washing is the process of separating the healthy, motile (swimming) sperm from the rest of the semen specimen. In addition to healthy sperm, a man’s semen specimen contains dead or nonmotile sperm, enzymes, proteins, and fluids which are not desirable for direct mixing with eggs or for intrauterine insemination. These … Continue reading Sperm Washing and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Sperm Survival
What is the sperm survival test? The sperm survival test was developed as a product of in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology as an advanced assay for male infertility problems. It is thought to measure how “fragile” a man’s sperm are in an extended culture environment. It is useful as a cost effective step in the … Continue reading Sperm Survival