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This is a very lengthy page but has
information that is necessary when deciding what ovulation monitor or sensor to
use.
Ovulation and OvaCue Monitor; How to use the Cue II and FAQs: (see
OvaCue in part 2)
Some women just the ease of saliva fertility monitors like those listed below
the article. Some women like the ease of peeing on a stick or cartridge
and don't mind the expense over time because it is easy to just pee, read and
throw away. After all, if this is your month then purchasing a few LH ovulation
test strips or cartridges doesn't cost much at all. It really is up to the
individual. If you are looking for something that is made to last a
lifetime of use, the Cue II, Ova Cue and Fertility Tracker are for you.
Ovulation Monitors like Cue II and OvaCue are very simple to use. They take a
little getting used to for those that are a little skittish about their own
body. Don't feel badly if that is you. We want you to know that none
of this fertility stuff is "natural" to anyone. At some point every woman
who was faced with monitoring her ovulation had to decide how important that
would be to her.
How to use the Cue II:
To use the Cue,
you simply put a spoon-sized sensor on your tongue for eight seconds
each morning and record the number shown on the Cue's digital display.
These readings are then plotted on the accompanying Cue Chart, which
will enable you to identify the Cue Peak that occurs 5-7 days before
ovulation. Advance notice of ovulation is crucial because sperm need
24-36 hours to travel to an egg that may only be viable for as little as
eight hours!
With the Cue, you can use the optional vaginal sensor to confirm
ovulation by measuring changes in the electrolytes directly from the
reproductive tract. You simply connect the vaginal sensor (about the
size of a tampon) to the same unit and take an eight second reading.
These readings are plotted on the Cue Charts and will drop and then rise
sharply if ovulation occurred.
Couples who are ready to be pregnant should plan for intercourse the day
the Cue Peak is identified and every other day after that until
ovulation is confirmed. Once ovulation is confirmed, wait 2-3 weeks. If
your menstrual period does not begin, a urine-based pregnancy test or a
trip to your doctor may be in order.
Detailed instructions explaining how to use the Cue are in the Owner's
Manual that is included with each cue. |
- How easy is the Cue to use?
Very easy. It requires that you take an oral reading every morning for
3-5 seconds to predict ovulation. To confirm ovulation, all that is
required is that a vaginal reading be taken daily from the time of the
Cue Peak until ovulation is confirmed (usually about 6-8 days).
- Where does fertilization occur?
For an egg (ovum) to be fertilized, it must find sperm waiting in the
Fallopian tube. For the sperm to have time to traverse to the
Fallopian tube, it must be deposited well in advance.
How much advance notice of ovulation will the Cue give?
- Can I get pregnant after ovulation?
No. Once the egg has passed the Fallopian tube without being
fertilized, you can not become pregnant in that cycle, except in rare
cases.
- When do I take vaginal readings?
To confirm ovulation, vaginal readings should be taken from the time
of the Cue Peak until ovulation is confirmed (usually about 6-8 days).
- Do I have to take oral readings all month?
No, but to have a full picture of your cycle and to establish the
habit, we recommend that oral readings be taken every day.
- I am in my 40's, can I still use the Cue?
Yes. The Cue was designed to be used by women of any age, once they
have begun to ovulate.
- I have irregular cycles, can I still use the
Cue?
Yes. The Cue was designed to be used by women with varying cycle
lengths.
- I have long cycles, can I still use the Cue?
Yes. The Cue was designed to be used by women with very long or
unpredictable cycles.
- Does it work while taking infertility drugs?
Yes. The Cue can still be used by those taking Clomiphene Citrate (Clomid,
Serophene, etc.) and other fertility drugs.
- How much salt does it take to throw off the
readings?
A very large amount that is significantly different than normal, esp.
high-soy sauce Chinese food. You will know this has occurred because
you will have a reading that does not follow the existing pattern.
- Is it safe?
Yes. The Cue has been approved as a safe and effective aid to
conception by the U.S FDA and the Vatican.
- Does it work? Is it accurate?
Yes. The Cue has
been clinically proven to be 98% accurate in predicting and confirming
ovulation.
- Can I use the Cue for Birth Control/NFP?
No. The Cue II has not been 'approved' by the FDA for use in avoiding
conception. We have done two preliminary studies of its potential for
this use and hope eventually to be able to provide it for this
purpose.
- When taking the oral tests in the morning,
does the test have to be taken the same time every morning?
Yes, if possible. Variances of fewer than two hours are not going to
change your result, but for the most accurate data, please try to take
the readings at the same time every day.
- When seeing if the Cue Peak has occurred, do
the 2 lower numbers have to be consecutive? For example, if on Day 6 I
have a number of 250 and on Day 7 I have a number of 240 and Day 8 I
have a number of 245, does this mean my Cue Peak is on Day 6 even
though Day 7 and Day 8 are not consecutively lower?
No, as long as the two numbers are lower, they do not have to be
consecutive.
- Should I have intercourse after seeing my
Cue Peak every day until I ovulate? or should I wait until the day
that is specified in the handbook? Does it matter?
If there is no concern of sperm count or motility, you can have
intercourse every day, but every other day is better to allow the
sperm to rejuvenate.
- When taking the vaginal tests, how long
should I keep the wand inside? Should I just wait until the numbers
stop?
Keep the wand in place
in
place until the numbers stop moving, usually 3-5 seconds.
- How come the
vaginal numbers seem different if I take them 2 times in a row?
Simply taking the reading affects the quantity and quality of
the vaginal mucus. You may see the same affect if you take two oral
readings in a row.
- Does it matter if I
take a shower before taking the Oral test?
No, what is
important is that you not allow anything to enter your mouth,
especially toothpaste, food, cigarettes, etc.
- I accidentally had a sip of coffee before
taking the Oral test; will this effect it greatly?
Although a sip of coffee will not change the readings significantly,
it is best to take the reading before anything is consumed.
- Why is advance
notice of ovulation important?
Because sperm needs
time to traverse to the proper place in the Fallopian tube for
fertilization of the ovum.
- Why are urine LH sticks ineffective?
B
ecause
they usually do not give enough advance notice of ovulation.
- Are there recurring costs for using the Cue?
No.
There is nothing more to buy with your Cue (except replacing the
battery) and it can be used safely for many years.
- Why doesn't the
whole world know about the Cue?
Good question - we are small and our marketing budget is tiny. Please
tell a friend about the Cue and our website!
- Why are there so
many frequently asked questions?
Because this is unique
and new technology that is important to women and couples seeking
conception.
- What does the Cue measure?
The
changes in electrolytes in salivary and vaginal fluids that signal the
onset and completion of the ovulatory process.
- How long has it been on the market?
The Cue II has been available since October 1999. The Electrolyte
Method and this technology were discovered in 1983. The original Cue
has been available since 1990.
- How does the Cue differ from the Clear Plan
Easy Fertility Monitor?
The Cue is more
convenient than the ClearPlan because it is a direct measurement and
doesn't require the use of urine. ClearPlan's 'early warning' is based
on the presence of a specific level of an estrogen metabolite in
urine. Cue's is based on changes in saliva produced by the hormone
interaction that triggers this rise in estrogen. The Cue does not
require that the hormone reach a specific chemical threshold, rather
it reports the individualized hormone pattern.
The confirmation signal in ClearPlan is the
presence of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the urine. Sometimes this
signal is seen on the day of ovulation and sometimes on the day after
ovulation. The Cue signal is based on the shift from estrogen
dominance to progesterone dominance, which produces changes in the
electrolyte characteristics of the vaginal mucus. The lowest Cue
vaginal reading occurs on the day before the shift; a marked rise in
Cue vaginal reading usually occurs on the day of ovulation.
Another advantage of the Cue is that there are no recurring costs
for sensor covers.
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OvaCue in part 2
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