Infectious Disease Testing

Testing for HIV, Hep B, Hep C, syphilis and HTLV 1& 2 is required by state and federal regulations. Egg and sperm donors have additional testing requirements by the FDA. 

Semen Analysis

A semen analysis can help Dr. Allen determine whether male factor infertility is a contributing factor to difficulty in conceiving. Four main semen and sperm characteristics are evaluated including volume, count, motility (the percent that are moving), and morphology (the percent that look normal). Should it be necessary, Dr. Allen may refer you to a […]

Sonohysterogram

A sonohysterogram is an ultrasound procedure used to determine if there are any abnormalities in the uterine cavity that may be interfering with pregnancy. The procedure is performed by placing a small catheter in the uterus and injecting a small amount of saline, allowing Dr. Allen to visualize the uterine cavity. The procedure is simple […]

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

An HSG is an x-ray procedure that is done to confirm that the fallopian tubes are open and that abnormalities are absent from the uterine cavity. The procedure is performed by injecting a dye into the uterus. Should everything be normal, the dye travels up through the uterus, down the fallopian tubes, and into the […]

Ovarian Reserve Testing

Between days 2-4 of your menstrual cycle, Dr. Allen may order preliminary bloodwork to be drawn to check the levels of FSH and E2. These two hormones provide information about the communication between the brain and ovaries and are one of the tests used to determine ovarian reserve. The brain produces FSH that dries the […]