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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.
Why OvaCue?
(See
OvaCue page)
- How easy is the OvaCue to use?
Very easy. It requires that you take an oral reading by placing a
spoon-shaped sensor on your tongue 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).
- Does it work? Is it accurate? Yes.
The OvaCue has been clinically proven to be 98% accurate in predicting and
confirming ovulation. Please see
www.zetek.net/bibliography.htm"
for references to these studies.
- On what cycle day must I start to take oral readings?
You must start by day 5 of your cycle, preferably by day 3. (Day 1 is the
first day of menstruation.)
- 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 of ovulation.
- How much advance notice of ovulation will the
OvaCue give?
The OvaCue will give 5-7 days advance notice of upcoming ovulation.
- 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.
- 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.
- I am in my 40's, can I still use the OvaCue?
Yes. The OvaCue 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
OvaCue?
Yes. The OvaCue was designed to be used by women with varying cycle lengths.
The vaginal sensor is recommened to provide more accurate results.
- I have long cycles, can I still use the OvaCue?
Yes. The OvaCue was designed to be used by women with very long or
unpredictable cycles. The vaginal sensor is recommened to provide more
accurate results.
- Does the OvaCue work for women who are breast feeding?
Only if your menstrual cycle has returned. If your cycle has not returned, the
OvaCue will not identify your fertile cycle.
- Does it work while taking infertility drugs?
Yes. The OvaCue can still be used by those taking Clomiphene Citrate (Clomid,
Serophene, etc.) and other fertility drugs.
- Is it safe?
Yes. The OvaCue has been approved as a safe and effective aid to
conception by the U.S FDA.
- Can I use the OvaCue for Birth Control/NFP?
No. The OvaCue and Cue II are not to be used as a contraceptive.
Although the OvaCue will inform the user of exactly what days you can or can
not conceive, use as a contraceptive has not been approved by the FDA
- Why are urine LH sticks ineffective?
Because they usually do not give enough advance notice of ovulation.
- Are there recurring costs for using the OvaCue?
No. There is nothing more to buy with your OvaCue (except replacing the
battery) and it can be used safely for many years.
- What does the OvaCue measure?
The changes in electrolytes in salivary and vaginal fluids that signal the
onset and completion of the ovulatory process.
Cue II vs OvaCue vs
ClearPlan
- Cue II vs OvaCue: What's the difference?
The OvaCue and the Cue II both use Zetek's patented Electrolyte Method for
measuring changes in the body associated with ovulation. They use exactly the
same sensors.
The OvaCue is a significant advance in that
it automatically performs the calculations for predicting and confirming
ovulation and reports a visual indicator of your fertility status for the day
and a projected date of peak fertility. Using the vaginal sensor, it also
reports an unambiguous confirmation of ovulation.
With the Cue II, you jot down daily readings
on a Cue Chart and interpret
the pattern according to instructions. Keeping and interpreting a chart is not
difficult, it just requires a little extra effort.
- Is there anybody who would be better off with
Cue II?
Women who are experiencing extremely long cycles or are not ovulating
regularly due to anovulation, breastfeeding or other reasons, may have better
results with the Cue II because no cycle lengths are recorded. Also, couples
looking for a lower-cost alternative should use the Cue II.
- Can I use the Cue on a trial basis?
Yes. You can rent the Cue II on a month-to-month basis and your rent will
apply towards the purchase.
- Do I need the vaginal sensor?
While the vaginal sensor is not required for predicting ovulation, most of our
customers elect to purchase one. The vaginal monitor confirms your time of
peak fertility, which usually happens the day before ovulation. If you are
uncertain about whether you are ovulating, the vaginal monitor will give you a
clear answer. It also gives you the added confidence that the OvaCue is indeed
predicting your date of ovulation accurately. Finally, by confirming ovulation
it clearly marks the end of your fertile period.
- How does the OvaCue differ from the Clear Plan
Easy Fertility Monitor?
The OvaCue is more accurate than the ClearPlan and it is more convenient
because it 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.
OvaCue's is based on changes in saliva produced by the hormone interaction
that triggers this rise in estrogen. The OvaCue does not require that the
hormone reach a specific chemical threshold and spill over into the blood or
urine, 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. You cannot get pregnant
after ovulation has occurred. The OvaCue 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 OvaCue vaginal
reading occurs on the day before the shift; a marked rise in OvaCue vaginal
reading usually occurs on the day of ovulation.
Another advantage of the OvaCue is that there are no recurring costs for
test sticks.
Using the OvaCue
- 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 per cycle).
- 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.
- 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 is lower and does not follow the existing pattern.
- 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 reading at
the same time every day.
- What is the Cue Peak?
The Cue Peak is a peak in the oral readings of either the OvaCue or Cue II
that precedes ovulation by 5-7 days (depending on cycle length). The Cue Peak
is marked by a high oral reading followed by two oral readings that are at
least 10% lower, cumulatively. The Cue Peak signifies the onset of the
ovulatory process and marks the beginning of the fertile window.
- (For Cue II users) 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 than the, 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 in place? Should I just wait until the numbers stop?
Keep the wand 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?
Due to secretion. Simply taking the reading affects the quantity and quality
of the vaginal mucus. You may see the same effect 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 affect it greatly?
Although a sip of coffee will not change the readings significantly, it is
best to take the reading before anything is consumed.
- What should I do if I get a reading over 430?
Please retake the reading right away. OvaCue will overwrite the good reading
over the erroneous one.
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