Which
Ovulation Predictor Test is Right for You?
We've
collected some facts about the various types of products
out there to assist you in your selection. If we can assist
you further, please call us at: 888-403-0060.
Remember most of these test will not confirm that you have
actually ovulated except the OvaCue (through it's optional
vaginal sensor) and Basal Thermometers.
What
It Tells:
The
temperature of a healthy person when taken immediately upon
awakening is considered to be the BBT. Basal conditions
are defined as being found 12 hours after the following:
a restful sleep, eating, with no exercise, and with no emotional
excitement, and before getting out of bed.. Ultimately the
BBT method will tell you that you have ovulated, and should
be used in conjunction with Cervical Mucus monitoring, Cervical
Position monitoring and recording your results daily.. We
recommend reading a book such as Taking Charge of Your Fertility
while using this method, in order to understand the signs
that come along with impending ovulation. This method must
used every single day for maximum information.
Who
Should Use This Method:
Women
who are just in the beginning stages of trying to conceive.
It helps you understand your own individual cycle.
Who
Should Not Use This Method:
Women
who have very irratic sleeping schedules and can not consistantly
take their temperature the same time each day.
They
measure the concentration of LH in your urine. A surge in
LH levels represents impending ovulation, usually within
24 to 48 hours from a positive result. They must be used
daily usually from the 10th day of your cycle until you
get a positive result. Charts supplied with these tests
will help your determine what day to begin testing on.
Women
who have fairly regular cycles
If
you are using fertility drugs such as clomid or pergonal,
please check with your doctor as to using this form of ovulation
preditction. Using them too soon after your last dosage
of clomid may result in a false postive.
Your
body during the first half of your cycle is Estrogen Dominant.
As you approach ovulation the estrogen rises, and so does
the salt content in your saliva. These tests measure your
fertility by allowing you to view the salt concentration
in your saliva after drying. The highest concentration occurs
just before ovulation and appears thru the lens as small
ferns. Monitoring daily allows you to view the rise and
fall of your estrogen. With these units you get more notice
of ovulation approaching because you can watch as ferns
begin to appear. You should have no food or beverage intake
for at least 2 hours before using.
They
are perfect for women with long or erratic cycles, since
you can use the product daily without additional supplies
needed.
If
you are using fertility medications.
It
tracks 2 hormones, estrogen and LH through urine samples.
After inserting the test sticks into the unit, a result
will given as to whether you are in a Low, High, or Peak
Fertile period. This unit stores your information for several
months.
You
are looking for a method that requires no self interpretation,
as it does all the work for you.
You
may still use the ClearPlan Easy Fertility Monitor if you
are taking Clomid, but please be aware that the Fertility
Monitor may not reliably detect High Fertility. However,
it may still be possible to detect Peak Fertility. Therefore,
if you are taking Clomid and trying to conceive, you may
still benefit from using the ClearPlan Easy Fertility Monitor,
but consult with your physician first. In a recent study
on patients using the ClearPlan Easy Fertility Monitor while
taking Clomid, some patients did experience more High Fertility
days when taking Clomid but their Peak Fertility days were
still accurately identified.
You
Should Not Use It If::
Your doctor has determined that you are not ovulating spontaneously
Your cycles are shorter than 22 days or longer than 42 days.
Your
cycles are erratic and very irregular
You
have been diagnosed with PCOS
You
have recently been pregnant, are currently/recently stopped
breast feeding, stopped using hormonal contraception. You
should have at least 2 natural cycles before using this
product.
You
have impaired kidney function
You can not reliably take the test the same time every morning.
You
are on anti-biotics that contains tetracyclines
Measures
sweat ion changes that result from rises in estrogen and
LH on the surface of your skin and an advanced microcomputer
that uses the sensor's measurement to track your fertility
and predict the days when you are likely to become pregnant.
Who
Should Use It:
If your
cycles are between 24 and 35 days
Who
Should Not Use It:
If
you have symptoms of menopause
If you have liver or kidney conditions
If you are or have recently been pregnant, are currently
breastfeeding, or have recently stopped using contraception.
If you have polycystic ovarian syndrome or other treatments
that affect your cycle in anyway, such as hormonal contraception.
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