How does the test work?

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is always present in your urine and increases just before ovulation. This increase or “surge” in LH triggers ovulation, which is the release of an egg from your ovaries and the most fertile time of your cycle. The FIRST RESPONSE® Daily Ovulation Test detects the LH surge, which precedes ovulation by 24-36 hours. Your two most fertile days begin with the LH surge. If you have intercourse within the next 24-36 hours of your surge, you will maximise your chances of becoming pregnant.

How accurate is the FIRST RESPONSE® Daily Ovulation Test?

The FIRST RESPONSE® Daily Ovulation Test is over 99% accurate in detecting the LH surge in laboratory studies.

When do I carry out the test?

Most women can start testing the day after their periods ends. The table below will help you determine when to begin testing.

You may test at any time of the day, but you should test at approximately the same time each day. Reduce your liquid intake for 2 hours before testing.

How do I do the test?

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Do not open the pouch until the first day you test.
• On the day you start testing, write the date on the pouch label where indicated.
• ONCE OPENED, THE REMAINING TEST STICKS MUST BE USED WITHIN 30 DAYS WHEN STORED IN THE CLOSED
• To open the pouch to begin the first day of testing, use scissors to cut along the dotted line at the top of the pouch.

STEP 1

Remove a test stick from the pouch and IMMEDIATELY RESEAL THE POUCH with the plastic zipper by pressing the two sides together with your fingers to form a seal. IT IS IMPORTANT THE POUCH IS TIGHTLY SEALED. Perform the test immediately after removing the test stick from the pouch.

STEP 2

EITHER

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How do I read the result?

READ YOUR RESULT AT 5 MINUTES

STEP 3

• Lay the test stick on a flat surface with the Result Window facing up.
• You may soon see a pink colour moving across the Result Window to indicate the test is working

STEP 4

• Wait 5 minutes until reading results. Look at the Result Window to compare the Test Line to the Reference Line. The Reference Line indicates the test is complete, and you have conducted it correctly.
• After you have read your result, the test should be discarded. The result can be read up to 1 hour

STEP 5

READ THE COLOUR & INTENSITY OF THE LINES NOT THE THICKNESS

I have waited longer than five minutes, and still there are no lines in the Result Window. Is there anything wrong?

There should be at least one pink line in the Result Window at five minutes. If not, the test is invalid. This could be due to insufficient urine on the Absorbent Tip or not laying the test stick on a flat surface with the Result Window facing up. You should retest with another stick, carefully following all directions.

I have used the FIRST RESPONSE® Daily Ovulation Test for three months, and have not become pregnant yet. What is wrong?

First, it is important to remember that it can take normal, healthy couples many months to become pregnant. There are many factors which affect your ability to become pregnant even if you have been able to have intercourse during your most fertile time. If after several months, you have no success, consult your doctor. Since you have been monitoring your LH surge with the FIRST RESPONSE® Daily Ovulation Test, you will be able to give your doctor a clearer picture of how you have been ovulating.

How can I increase my chances of becoming pregnant?

You can visit our “Trying for a baby?” page to Try our simple-to-use food wheels and discover the exact foods and portions you can choose to include in your day-to-day diet to optimise your health and fertility.

What should I do to increase my chances of a healthy pregnancy?

To increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy for you and your baby, you should consider the following:

• Maintain a well balanced diet
• Stop smoking
• AVOID alcohol consumption

Do any medical conditions or drug affect the test?

Certain medical conditions may adversely affect the reliability of this test for predicting ovulation. These include pregnancy, postpartum, post-abortion, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), ovarian cysts, the onset of menopause, and untreated hypothyroidism. On prescription drugs, such as menotropins for injection (Pergonal¹) and danazol (Danocrine²), may affect the result you see. If you are undergoing therapy with Clomiphene citrate (e.g., Clomid³ or Serophene⁴), please consult your doctor for the appropriate time to begin testing. Medications containing hCG or LH may affect the test and should not be taken whilst using this test. Women with medically diagnosed fertility problems should consult their doctor before using this product.

¹ Pergonal is a registered trademark of Ares Trading SA.
² Danocrine is a registered trademark of Sanofi-Synthelabo, Inc.
³ Clomid is a registered trademark of Merrell Pharmaceutical.
⁴ Serophene is a registered trademark of Serono Laboratories, Inc.

Will oral contraceptives affect the results?

After using the pill your cycle may be irregular and may take some time to stabilise again. You may wish to wait until you have had two normal periods before starting to use the FIRST RESPONSE® Daily Ovulation Test. Follow your doctor’s advice when to best try to become pregnant.

If the FIRST RESPONSE® Daily Ovulation Test can determine my most fertile time, why can’t I use it for contraception (birth control)?

Sperm can survive up to 72 hours (3 days), and this test predicts your LH surge only up to 24-36 hours in advance. Therefore, if you have intercourse before you discover your surge, the egg can still be fertilised

Who should I contact if have more questions?

For further information, or advice on using the FIRST RESPONSE® Daily Ovulation Test, contact the FIRST RESPONSE Advice Line at Church & Dwight UK Ltd between 9.00am and 4.00pm Monday - Friday. Ask for Carol Moore on 01303 221686. From outside the UK call +44 1303 221 906. In correspondence, please quote the lot number printed on the carton.