leilani07
07-05-2006, 08:00
Hi everyone :wave:
I just thought I"d share this info with you. I have been using a First Response Ovulation Prediction Kit forthe past 2 months (with no luck). I used my last test strip this morning (there were 7 in the pack). Again when I didn't get a line to indicate LH surge I started to read the fine print on the instructions. There was a section called "Limitation of the Test" It says:
"Some prescription drugs, such as menotropins for injection (e.g. Pergonal) may affect the result you see with the FIRST RESPONSE Ovulation Predictor Test. If you are undergoing therapy with Clomiphene citrate (e.g. Clomid or Serophene) please consult your physician about how this may affect your test result. Medications containing hCG or LH may affect the test and should not be taken while using this test. In addition, the results of the test may not be valid if you are taking oral contraceptives. SOme women do not ovulate every cycle and they will not see any increase in the level of LH during these non-ovulating cycles. Certain medical conditions may adversly 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. Women with medically diagnosed fertility problems should consult their physicians before using this product."
Just thought I"d share this as it is the first time I have read this info on the instruction leaflet. I am using Clomid and have not registered an LH surge with these tests yet - even though my blood test have indicated that I have ovulated :confused: . I am going to save myself some money next month (and maybe spend it on something else.....shoes? chocolate? flowers? :D ) It doesn't seem to work for me......and now I know why!
I just thought I"d share this info with you. I have been using a First Response Ovulation Prediction Kit forthe past 2 months (with no luck). I used my last test strip this morning (there were 7 in the pack). Again when I didn't get a line to indicate LH surge I started to read the fine print on the instructions. There was a section called "Limitation of the Test" It says:
"Some prescription drugs, such as menotropins for injection (e.g. Pergonal) may affect the result you see with the FIRST RESPONSE Ovulation Predictor Test. If you are undergoing therapy with Clomiphene citrate (e.g. Clomid or Serophene) please consult your physician about how this may affect your test result. Medications containing hCG or LH may affect the test and should not be taken while using this test. In addition, the results of the test may not be valid if you are taking oral contraceptives. SOme women do not ovulate every cycle and they will not see any increase in the level of LH during these non-ovulating cycles. Certain medical conditions may adversly 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. Women with medically diagnosed fertility problems should consult their physicians before using this product."
Just thought I"d share this as it is the first time I have read this info on the instruction leaflet. I am using Clomid and have not registered an LH surge with these tests yet - even though my blood test have indicated that I have ovulated :confused: . I am going to save myself some money next month (and maybe spend it on something else.....shoes? chocolate? flowers? :D ) It doesn't seem to work for me......and now I know why!