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OVULENS™
OUT OF STOCK: DISCONTINUED,
RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE:
FERTILITY TRACKER
An Easy to Use, Premium Optical Microscope to Assist in the Identification of
the
Increased Electrolytes in Female Saliva Immediately Preceding and During the
Female Ovulation Cycle.
A Self-contained Reusable
Instrument to Aid
in the
Detection and Identification of the
Most Fertile Period of the Female Reproductive Cycle
Thereby Maximizing the Possibility for a Successful Pregnancy. New Product
Design, Improved Optics, Discreet and Extremely User Friendly. |
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PRINCIPLE
The female fertility period occurs once during the monthly
menstrual cycle. The ovum (egg) matures in approximately the middle of the cycle, about 14
days prior to the onset of menstruation. The fertility period peaks for 2 to 3 days with
an average total duration of 4 to 6 days, though this can vary depending on many
biological and environmental factors. Calculation of this fertile period using
non-clinical or traditional methods can be quite inaccurate, especially in the case of
women with irregular cycles. For couples wanting children, or concerned with family
planning, the results can be frustrating at best. Consequently, the use of
forensic tests based on the
specific biological and hormonal phenomena occurring naturally in the female
body during this fertility period can be useful in
helping to maximize the chances of successful
fertilization and resultant pregnancy and conversely, help to minimize the possibility of an
unwanted pregnancy. Obviously by abstaining from intercourse during this fertility period,
the possibility of pregnancy is greatly reduced. For answers
to the most frequently asked questions about fertility tests and testing please
see the Fertility FAQ and
OVULENS™ FAQ
Page.
Ask the Expert
Woman's Day Magazine 9/1/03 pg 41 |
Q. Do those new Saliva-Based
Ovulation Predictors work? Are they difficult to use?
A. According to preliminary data, they do seem to work as effectively as the
conventional urine tests. The advantages are that they're less messy than
urine kits and you can use them anywhere at any
time. They are more expensive, about $60 a test kit compared to about $20
for the urine-based kits. But if you're tracking your cycle in an attempt to
conceive, the newer test can be used multiple times for up to a year
or more. |
Laura Riley, M.D.
Assistant Professor of
Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. |
Fortunately, specific
biological changes in the female body can indicate fertile and infertile periods. Often
used is the traditional curve of the basal body temperature. In the first half of the
cycle, shortly after the beginning of the menstrual period, the basal temperature is low.
After the egg is released, the temperature rises. While this method has been used for
years, it requires accurate and specific record keeping and results are often
disappointing. More specific is testing for the peaking of production the female LH
hormone which is discussed fully under the
Ovulation page. Additionally, just prior to ovulation,
electrolytes (or salts) increase dramatically in body fluids (e.g.. cervical
mucus and saliva) along with the hormone estrogen. Consequently, being able to
identify this increase in electrolytes (salts) is an alternative method for
identifying the onset of ovulation.
Historically, it has been
clinically and scientifically observed that, during the fertile period, a sample of normal
female saliva or cervical mucus when dried and
examined under a microscope contains many structures resembling ferns.
These fern structures are actually dried salt or electrolyte crystals present as a result of
the
electrolyte build up prior to and during ovulation. On
all other days of the female cycle only shapeless, dotted structures can be seen. This natural
phenomenon has been known for many years to researchers and medical professionals.
However, a precision miniature microscope designed specifically to
aid in the indication of the fertility
period is now available. Any woman can now easily check her fertility
cycle anytime, anywhere
without the need for basal charting or urine samples. Saliva is the most accessible
body fluid and easiest to obtain. There is no need for complicated blood or urine tests. "Fern"
structuring starts 3-4 days before ovulation and
ceases 2-3 after ovulation. The
OVULENS microscope is a scientific instrument
with a precision 60X power magnification lens
and premium optics that is a
significant quality upgrade over other such devices and be
used over and over again. OVULENS™
FAQ
Using the OVULENS™ Saliva Microscope

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First, so the sample will be pure and the test
reliable, it is recommended that daily testing be done in the morning upon
awakening, prior to eating or drinking anything.
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Open the OVULENS™ cover. Pull down the eyepiece/focus
assembly to expose the clear specimen plate.
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With a cotton swab or clean fingertip, place a small
non-foamy drop of saliva from under the tongue on the center of the clean
specimen plate.
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Allow the saliva specimen to dry on the open specimen
plate. Depending on ambient humidity, drying time can take
ten minutes or more. Do not attempt to rush this process. This is the most
important phase of testing. The sample must be completely dry.
A hair dryer on the low setting can be used to speed up the
drying process.
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When
the saliva sample is completely dry, tilt the specimen plate back
up to its original position in the OVULENS™.
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Press
the red button to turn on the testing
light and bring the eyepiece very close to your
eye (remove your glasses if applicable) and look through the eyepiece.
Gently rotate the focus adjustment wheel as
needed
to bring the view into sharp focus. Using the charts included with the OVULENS™,
record the result of the test view (clear, spotty, fern, etc.) The
test view will approximate the
illustrations below.
View Sample
Use OVULENS |
Rotate & Focus
Eyepiece |
Infertile Period
Spotting, Dry
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Fertile Period
Fern Structures
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Finally clean
the specimen plate thoroughly with water or a mild
ammonia solution using a cotton swab until clear and dry. Clean the
specimen plate in the same manner as you would your
eyeglasses. An excellent cleanser is an enzymatic contact lens cleaner as this
will remove any protein buildup on the specimen plate.
After cleaning, tilt
the eyepiece assembly back up into
the housing. The OVULENS™ Saliva Fertility Tester is now ready for the next test
procedure.
Least Fertile |
Not Fertile |
Fertile-Most Fertile |
Not Fertile |
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Menstruation
3-7 Days |
Dry
Days 0-3 |
Crystallization
Days 4-6 Days 7-9 |
Dry
Days 11-14 |
In more detail,
the chart above
moves left to right from menstruation through a typical female cycle. The views
shown approximate examples of what may be seen at various times during the
fertility cycle through the OVULENS™. These different
view examples should prove useful in understanding what you are looking for in
the way of changes happening prior to, and during ovulation.
The chart assumes Day 1 is the first day of menstrual bleeding.
Important
Information
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The
slide must be cleaned
between each use to avoid contamination on the sample.
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The saliva
sample can be affected by smoking, alcohol or food consumption, therefore it is
recommended to abstain from these substances for at least two (2) hours prior to testing.
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If it is not possible to obtain a spontaneous, clear saliva
sample, cervical mucus may be substituted. Cervical mucus will also indicate the
"fern structures" during the fertile period.
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The
OVULENS is designed for everyday use and does not require
special care other than cleaning of the specimen plate.
AVAILABILITY
Included with each OVULENS™ Saliva Microscope is a photo composite of actual sample view results, complete
use instructions, sample charts and
charting instructions and warranty registration information.
OVULENS™ FAQ
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Important Note: No warranties or
claims are made nor responsibility accepted for interpretation of test results
and resultant outcomes.

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