The FIRST RESPONSE  Easy-Read Ovulation Test indicates when you are  most fertile and likely to conceive. Each FIRST RESPONSE Easy-Read Ovulation Test Kit contains five testing sticks. The test works by detecting the luteinizing hormone (LH) surge in your urine. The LH surge indicates you are ovulating and it is the best time to try and conceive. You are most likely to get pregnant if you have intercourse within 24-36 hours after you detect your LH surge. Detecting your LH surge is now even easier - by helping you determine your peak fertility days, you can count on FIRST RESPONSE to help you get pregnant sooner.

When Should I Carry Out The Test

You can test at any time of the day, you do not have to use first morning urine but you should test at approximately the same time each day. To find out when to begin testing, determine the length of your normal cycle. The length of your cycle is from the beginning of one period to the beginning of the next. Count the first day of bleeding or spotting as day 1.

If your cycle is irregular, that is, if it varies by more than a few days each month, take the average number of days for the last 3 months.  For Example Lisa normally has her period every 28 days. She started her period on the 4th so including that day she counts forward 11 days and begins ovulation testing on the 14th.  Please bear in mind however that menstrual cycles can be irregular. If 5 days of testing does not detect your hormone surge, you may continue testing with a second pack of First Response Ovulation tests.

How Do I Do The Test

The First Response Ovulation Test is simple to use - just hold the test in your urine stream for a few seconds. You will soon see the purple colour moving across the Clear Top to indicate that the test is working. Look at the Result Window at 5 minutes to read your result. Follow the full instructions enclosed in the pack before carrying out the test.

How Accurate Is The First Response Ovulation Test

The ovulation test has been shown to be over 99% accurate in laboratory testing.

Will 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 using Ovulation Tests. It is best to speak to your doctor's before trying to conceive.

Why can't I use Ovulation Tests for Contraception Purposes

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

I Have Used All Five Tests and I Do Not See A Surge. What do I do

Since not every woman ovulates mid-cycle, you may not detect the LH surge in the first 5 days of testing. This could mean that you have not ovulated yet and you should continue with additional Ovulation Tests.