FIRST RESPONSE® Daily Ovulation Test
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Instructions and Use
When to Use the FIRST RESPONSE® Daily Ovulation Test
Limitations of the Test
When to Test
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How to Read The Test Results
Questions and Answers


PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION IN THIS
LEAFLET BEFORE PERFORMING THE TEST.
THE DIRECTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED PRECISELY TO GET ACCURATE RESULTS

  • Do not use after the expiration date stamped on the side of the carton.
  • Store in a dry place below 86°F (30°C). Do not freeze.
  • For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. Not to be taken internally.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • This test is not reusable.
  • This test cannot be used for contraception (birth control) or gender selection.


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The FIRST RESPONSE® Daily Ovulation Test detects the LH surge in urine, signaling that ovulation is likely to occur in the next 24-36 hours. If you have intercourse within the next 24-36 hours after detecting your surge, you will maximize your chances of becoming pregnant. The FIRST RESPONSE® Daily Ovulation Test helps you track your ovulation and peak fertility daily; most women can start testing the day after their period 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.



Some prescription drugs, such as menotropins for injection (e.g., Pergonal1) and danazol (e.g., Danocrine2), may affect the result you see with the FIRST RESPONSE® Daily Ovulation Test. If you are undergoing therapy with Clomiphene citrate (e.g., Clomid3 or Serophene4), please consult your physician 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 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. Women with medically diagnosed fertility problems should consult their physicians before using this product.



DO NOT OPEN THE POUCH UNTIL THE FIRST DAY YOU TEST. ONCE THE POUCH IS OPENED, THE TEST STICKS MUST BE USED WITHIN 30 DAYS. DO NOT REMOVE ABSORBENT PACKET(S) FROM POUCH.




BEFORE YOU BEGIN
  • 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 POUCH IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
  • 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.



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. Be prepared to perform the test immediately after resealing the pouch.






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





  • 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.


READ THE COLOR & INTENSITY OF THE LINES NOT THE THICKNESS
LH Surge. Two lines are visible and the color and intensity of the Test Line is similar to or darker than the Reference Line. You should ovulate within the next 24-36 hours. You can stop testing for this cycle.

 No LH Surge. Two lines are visible but the Test Line is lighter than the Reference Line or there is a Reference Line and NO visible Test Line. You should continue with daily testing until the Reference Line and the Test Line have the same color intensity or the Test Line is darker than the Reference Line.




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

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

Q: Once I detect my LH surge, when is the best time to have intercourse?
 A: Your two most fertile days begin with the LH surge. You are most likely to get pregnant if you have intercourse within 24-36 hours after you detect your LH surge.

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

Q: Will my result change if left standing for a certain period of time?
 A: The test result can be read up to 1 hour.

Q: Do any medical conditions or drugs affect the test?
 A: 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. Some 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 physician for the appropriate time to begin testing. Medications containing hCG or LH may affect the test and should not be taken while using this test. Women with medically diagnosed fertility problems should consult their physicians before using this product.

Q: Will oral contraceptives affect the results?
 A: After using the pill your cycle may be irregular and may take some time to stabilize 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 physician’s advice on when to best try to become pregnant.

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

Q: How does the test work?
 A: 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 maximize your chances of becoming pregnant.

To increase your chances for a healthy pregnancy for you and your baby, you should consider the following:
  • Maintain a well-balanced diet.
  • Stop smoking.
From conception through the first three months of pregnancy is the most important time. You need to see your doctor immediately for proper care and nutrition counseling.

WARNING: According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects.

Distributed by Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton NJ 08543 ©1989, 2003 US Patent Nos. 5,141,850, 5,366,863, 6,319,676, 6,767,714, 7,045,342, and D548,359. First Response is a registered trademark of Church & Dwight Co., Inc.


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