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Why do I need a Saliva Ovulation Prediction Microscope?

Reliance on averages or guessing isn't good enough for women serious about achieving (or avoiding) pregnancy. Because your body is unique, you cannot rely on "usual" or "average" predictions. Saliva Ovulation Prediction Microscopes will enable you to learn when you are actually ovulating, and to make wise decisions about your own body.
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How often should I use a Saliva Ovulation Prediction Microscope?

Daily and at approximately the same time each morning. Usually on arising and before consumption of any food or water. Smoking should also be avoided prior to testing as the chemicals present alter saliva. By using a Saliva Ovulation Prediction Microscope daily for the first few months and keeping a careful record of your test results, you will learn the changing patterns and timing of your unique fertility cycle.
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Why do I need Ovulation Prediction Products like LH urine tests or Saliva Prediction Microscopes?

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Guessing isn't good enough. Because your body is unique, you cannot rely on "usual" or "average" predictions. These products offer a scientific clinical approach that will enable you to learn when you are ovulating, and thus enable you to make informed decisions about family planning.
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Can ovulation prediction help me avoid pregnancy?

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Yes. To avoid unwanted pregnancy, you should abstain from unprotected sexual intercourse during your fertile days. Your fertile period starts about 4-5 days before ovulation, and ends about 24-48 hours after it. For more information, see Ovulation and Contraception.
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Is Fertell an ovulation prediction test?

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No, Fertell does not detect ovulation. Fertell’s Female Test measures Day 3 FSH, an indicator of Ovarian Reserve.
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How accurate are your Ovulation Prediction Tests?

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The ovulation tests are fast, easy to use and have 99% accuracy. They are able to predict when there is an LH surge as well as when ovulation will most likely occur.
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What is the difference between Fertell and an ovulation prediction test?

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Fertell contains at-home screening tests that evaluate elements of both male and female fertility. The male test measures concentration of motile sperm. The female test indicates Ovarian Reserve, which is a measure of the age of your ovaries and their ability to respond to FSH in order to produce eggs capable of fertilization. A typical ovulation prediction test measures Luteinizing Hormone (LH), which increases as ovulation is about to occur (when the egg is released from the ovary).
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How Do Saliva Ovulation Predictors Work?

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With the ovulation microscopes, you simply apply saliva to a slide and wait five minutes. The slide is then inserted into the magnifying scope, allowing you to identify the fern-like pattern and predict ovulation. This ferning pattern can be easily identified when examined under the power of the microscope, helping you predict fertile or infertile times in your cycle. Saliva Ovulation Test TIP! Test first thing in the morning - but never after eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth.
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How do Saliva Ovulation Tests work?

Saliva Fertility Tests: Ovulation Predictors
Saliva Ovulation Tests detect hormone changes that occur prior to and during ovulation. As estrogen increases, "ferning" or crystal patterns can be viewed in dried samples of saliva. These patterns indicate that ovulation is about to take place. The duration of your most fertile time lasts from several days before ovulation to 24 or so hours after ovulation. The duration of a woman's fertile period is typically around six days, ending 24 hours following ovulation.
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When do I use Saliva Ovulation Tests?

Saliva Fertility Tests: Ovulation Predictors
Test on a daily basis and record results on a fertility chart or calendar. Test first thing in the morning - but never after eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth. These activities may interfere with results. If you test later in the day, try to wait at least two to three hours after eating or drinking.
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Are Saliva Ovulation Tests Accurate?

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When instructions are followed, determining fertility through ovulation microscopy has been shown to be 98% accurate.
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What is ovulation?

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Ovulation is the release of an egg by the woman's ovary. In almost every menstrual cycle, the woman's ovary releases an egg. There are thousands of eggs inside the woman's ovaries. The natural chemicals in her body trigger the development of one of these eggs every cycle. When the egg is ready to be fertilized, it comes out of the ovary and travels down the woman's tubes to her uterus. If the man's sperm has fertilized it, the egg can attach itself to the uterus and the woman is pregnant.
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Ovulation is the release of a single, mature egg from a follicle that developed in the ovary. It usually occurs regularly, around day 14 of a 28-day menstrual cycle. This is the most fertile period of your cycle. For more information, see Ovulation Basics.
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Ovulation Calculator: Ovulation
Ovulation - the most fertile time during your menstrual cycle - is the moment a mature egg is released from the follicle of an ovary. Once released, the egg has a life span of about 24 hours. Conception is most likely to take place at this time - so precise ovulation prediction is key. Below you will find an FAQ of Ovulation Basics. Also see Understanding your Menstrual Cycle.
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Ovulation is the process of an ovary releasing an egg from the follicle, permitting the egg to float down the fallopian tubes. Conception, or fertilization, occurs when the male's sperm meets with the woman's ovum (egg) and successfully penetrates it, typically in a fallopian tube. Then the fertilized egg travels to the uterus and implants in the uterine lining. For pregnancy to take place, fertilization of the egg must be followed by a successful implantation.
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How much saliva do I need to collect?

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To ensure accurate results, all tubes should be at least ? full (preferably ? full) excluding bubbles. If your mouth is dry, try pressing the tip of your tongue against your teeth or the roof of your mouth. Even smelling (not eating) a lemon or other foods can start saliva flow. If all else fails and you cannot collect enough in one day, cap the tube, put it in the freezer, and add more saliva at the exact time the next morning until the tube is at least half full.
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How much saliva do I need?

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Not much at all - just a tiny drop, like a pin head. Collect a small drop of saliva with your finger or with a toothpick . Then place the saliva sample in the center of the lens. The amount needed again is a pin drop. Make sure you have allowed the saliva to dry at least 5 minutes before inserting back into the holder. Avoid air bubbles
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FAQ-1: Is the Mini-Ovulation Microscope accurate?

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When used and interpreted correctly, it is a highly accurate and effective method for determining the time of ovulation. The technique has been used in medical testing laboratories for over 10 years. (Note: certain disease or hormone conditions may affect the results. See your doctor if you have a specific medical condition).
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What kind of Ovulation Prediction Tests do you offer?

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We offer several different ovulation tests, including midstream, cassette, strip, Ovulite and Lady Q Saliva tests.
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When do I need to use ovulation tests?

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You must use ovulation tests for several days prior to when you expect to be ovulating. Using the test instructions you can narrow down the dates when you should be ovulating, then use the tests to determine exactly when it will occur.
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Which size reticle do I need for my microscope?

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We have reticles that will fit almost every microscope. Contact your Conception Technologies Sales representative with the manufacturer and model of your microscope also include the part number of the oculars.
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Which microscope components do I need, and which can I do without?

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Generally, you will need all the components of a microscope but you can do without with a few, or maybe one component, that will not affect the result of a part
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If my timing was perfect according to an Ovulation Prediction Test, why didn't I get pregnant?

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It can take several perfectly timed cycles in order to get pregnant. As you get older, the chances of pregnancy begins to drop. From the age of 20 to 25, the chances are approximately 25%, and this probability begins to lower as you age. 25 to 30 is a 20% chance and 30 to 35 is around 15%, with a 10% chance after age 35. In other words, the average chance of pregnancy for a woman under 30 is within 6 cycles. If pregnancy is not achieved within a year, a fertility specialist should be consulted.
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What are signs of ovulation?

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The signs of ovulation can be any of the following, although many women may only notice one or two of these:
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Why do we need to make a prediction for every cycle we test?

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Teams often forget to predict. As Deming says, "Learning depends on having a theory." A prediction is the team???s theory about what will happen if this change is tested. Without a prediction, it is hard for a team to assess whether learning occurred or to compare what they expected to what happened.
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Do I need to stop taking my hormone supplements to take the saliva test?

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No. You do not need to stop your hormone supplements to take the saliva test. In fact, testing while supplementing is a good way to monitor the effects of your therapy. Please see guidelines for testing while supplementing. Click here to view Saliva Collection Instructions.
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What is the virtual microscope?

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A virtual microscope uses a computer instead of a microscope to view slides. The same controls on a microscope that allow you to increase the magnification and move to a different part of the slide are also available through the computer program.
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What are prediction markets?

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Prediction markets are specialized, small-scale financial markets operated to predict future events. While traditional markets exist to allocate resources, prediction markets are conducted solely for using the information "contained" in prices to make predictions about future events.
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How do I deal with excessive saliva?

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Excessive saliva, known medically as ptyalism ('tie-er-lizum') is a relatively rare condition but is sometimes associated with HG. It isn't common even in HG, but seems to occur with HG more often than on its own. Anyone who suffers from it will know about it - when we say excessive, we mean that there's so much the poor woman can't swallow it and has to keep spitting into a bowl or hankie and might need to put a towel on her pillow when resting.
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