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MONITOR

The features of the Monitor
How to turn the Monitor on
How to take care of / clean the Monitor

NUMBERS

Numbers on the Display Screen,
what they mean

ON/OFF BUTTON

OVULATION

Understanding the event
How it relates to your Fertility Status

MENSTRUAL PERIODS

What happens if your period is early or late
Unusually short or long cycles

PREGNANCY

When to test for

QUESTIONS

Common Questions and their Answers

SHORT CYCLE

STARTING A NEW CYCLE

SYMBOLS

What they mean

TEST STICKS

How to dispose of used Test Sticks
What to do if you lose or ruin a Test Stick

TESTING

When/how to do a test
What happens if you forget to do a test
Inserting a Test Stick into your Monitor

TEST WINDOW

What it means and what to do

TROUBLESHOOTING

See ‘Questions and Answers’

URINE TESTS

See Performing a Test
Testing with collected urine
Interrupted Testing

WAKING UP EARLY

What to do if you get up early

Index

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Page 1: ...I n st r u c t i o n B o o k l e t F E R T I L I T Y M O N I T O R F E R T I L I T Y M O N I T O R b09401_CB_FAM_Booklet qxd 8 20 08 11 18 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...ertility Monitor must be used according to these instructions The Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor is an in vitro diagnostic medical device designed for home use Not for internal use Store in a dry place at room temperature Keep out of the reach of children Do not use a Test Stick if the foil wrapper containing it is damaged Do not use a Test Stick that has passed its expiration date THERE ARE NO ...

Page 3: ... days leading up to it Most home ovulation tests only identify the 2 Peak Fertile days during the cycle by detecting the surge in luteinizing hormone LH that triggers ovulation The Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor not only shows these 2 Peak Fertility days but also identifies additional days when you can conceive By detecting a rise in estrogen it can inform most women of an extra 1 5 days of High...

Page 4: ... allows you to prepare for your next cycle or if you think your period is late to test for pregnancy All you need to do are simple urine tests each cycle when requested by the Monitor You will always be asked to use one set of 10 Test Sticks each cycle If your cycles are long or irregular then the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor may ask you to use a second set of 10 Test Sticks to help you identi...

Page 5: ...ollicle produces increasing amounts of estrogen which causes the lining of the uterus to thicken and the cervix to produce fertile mucus This fertile mucus is important refer to page 4 A high estrogen level triggers the surge of another hormone luteinizing hormone LH Ovulation normally occurs 24 to 36 hours after the LH surge when the follicle ruptures releasing an egg The egg can be fertilized fo...

Page 6: ...onitor monitors changes in estrogen and LH High estrogen is associated with the appearance of fertile mucus which is thin and slippery Sperm can swim more easily through this mucus and can survive in it for several days If you have intercourse during this time there may still be sperm present several days later when you release an egg When the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor detects a rise in est...

Page 7: ...ity being declared early in the cycle and more High Days being displayed and in some cases the Monitor may not show Peak Fertility even when ovulation occurs We therefore recommend that women taking clomiphene citrate consult their doctor for advice before using the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor Always read the manufacturers instructions for any medication that you are taking before conducting ...

Page 8: ...refore recommend that you consult your doctor if you are taking any medication before you try to conceive Couples with medically diagnosed fertility problems should consult their doctor before using this product Limitations on Use If you have used the monitor and still have not become pregnant you should consult a doctor if you are under 35 years of age and you have been trying to get pregnant for...

Page 9: ...o turn the Monitor off while it is reading a Test Stick 2 Test Stick Slot this locates the Test Stick in the Monitor allowing it to read the test result accurately 3 Display Screen this provides details about your 3a Fertility Status 3b Cycle Day Number day of your cycle Other information will also appear on the Display Screen such as when to test 4 m Button this is used to set the Monitor at the ...

Page 10: ...the screen You must insert new batteries within 4 weeks of this symbol first appearing Towards the end of this time if you have not inserted new batteries the Dead Battery Symbol will appear This tells you that the batteries are almost dead and must be replaced immediately You will not be able to use your Monitor while this symbol is displayed If you do not replace the batteries within 4 weeks of ...

Page 11: ... Screen If you see the red light flash but nothing is on the Display Screen check that the batteries are installed correctly The Monitor is now ready for you to set the m Button on the first day of your period Pressing the On Off Button again will turn the Monitor off You may turn the Monitor off at any time apart from when it is reading a Test Stick The Monitor will turn off after 30 seconds if a...

Page 12: ...h the 6 hours each day during which you can do a test This is called the Testing Window The Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor should be set so that it is convenient for you to test the first urine of the day It is important for you to use the first urine after sleeping as this will contain the highest concentration of hormones 3 The Testing Window is set to run from 3 hours before the time you pres...

Page 13: ...e Note DO NOT do a test yet You only need to perform a test when the Monitor requests one When you have set the m Button correctly the day number 1 and an m will appear indicating it is the first day of your cycle A Fertility Status bar will also appear on the screen to indicate that your fertility is presently at a Low level which is normal at the start of a cycle If you press the m Button for to...

Page 14: ... the day within the Testing Window In Cycle 1 your first test will be requested on day 6 The Monitor will then request a test every day for a total of 10 or 20 days depending on your cycle length and when it sees your Peak Fertility In subsequent cycles the first test day will vary between day 6 and 9 according to what the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor has learned about your cycle and you will ...

Page 15: ...cap off the handle and place it over the wet end of the Test Stick Wipe off any excess urine from the Test Stick casing 4 You are now ready to insert the Test Stick into the Test Stick Slot of the Monitor Please Note Test Sticks can NEVER be used more than once Only Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor Test Sticks can be used with the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor Test Stick when removed from foil ...

Page 16: ...g it You should only insert a Test Stick when you see the Insert Test Stick Symbol Holding the Test Stick by the cap with the cut corner of the Test Stick pointing downwards put it into the Test Stick Slot as shown on the diagram Push the Test Stick down until it lies flat and clicks into place When you have inserted the Test Stick correctly the Display Screen will flash the Test Stick Symbol for ...

Page 17: ...ing it the Monitor will turn itself off Don t worry just remove the Test Stick and switch the Monitor back on to see your Fertility Status Number of Test Sticks Required You will be asked for a test on 10 days each cycle to build up an accurate picture of your cycle If the Monitor does not detect your LH surge with 10 tests it will require an additional 10 tests for that cycle This may happen if y...

Page 18: ... is displayed at times during the cycle when your fertility hormones are low Although you may still wish to have intercourse on a Low Fertility day it is unlikely but not impossible that you will conceive Your Fertility Status Please Note It is important that you do all the tests requested by the Monitor If you occasionally miss a test then the Monitor will use the information it has already colle...

Page 19: ...at does this mean Peak Fertility is indicated by three bars in the left hand side of the Display Screen and the symbol You are at Peak Fertility around ovulation when an egg is released refer to page 4 If you have intercourse during this Peak Fertility time then you have the greatest chance of becoming pregnant The Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor identifies your days of Peak Fertility by detectin...

Page 20: ...tton can still be set If the m Symbol flashes for several days and you think that your period is late then you may have conceived You can find out if you are pregnant by using a Clearblue Easy Pregnancy Test From the day your period is due Clearblue Easy Pregnancy Tests give you a clear result that is over 99 accurate You should consult your doctor if the pregnancy test result is Pregnant as it is...

Page 21: ...ck This symbol may appear if your Monitor was switched on with a Test Stick in the Slot or your Monitor was not ready for a test 3 Batteries are Low This symbol tells you that your batteries are getting low and need to be replaced You must do this within 4 weeks of the symbol first appearing Refer to page 8 for instructions on how to replace 4 Batteries are Dead This symbol indicates that the Moni...

Page 22: ...ean the Test Stick Slot if the Brush Symbol is not showing Too much cleaning may affect the Monitor s ability to read the Test Sticks 7 Test Stick Slot is Not Ready These symbols indicate that the Test Stick Slot is not ready Remove the Test Stick from the Test Stick Slot and turn your Monitor off Turn the Monitor on again and if the symbol appears put the Test Stick in correctly until it clicks i...

Page 23: ...otton swab If you are still unable to release it call the Helpline Storing your Monitor Store your Monitor in a dry safe place It is not recommended to store your Monitor in the bathroom as excessive moisture can leak into the inside of the Monitor and damage it Please note that your Monitor is not waterproof and like any electrical equipment it must not be used if it has been immersed in liquid A...

Page 24: ...learblue Easy Fertility Monitor gives additional warning of ovulation by identifying days of High Fertility as well as the Peak Fertility days indicated by home ovulation tests It also counts your days for you tells you which days to test interprets the tests displays your fertility levels every day and develops a personalized understanding of your cycle Q2 A How effective will the Clearblue Easy ...

Page 25: ...ol disappears When the m Button is released the Display Screen will return to its original state Q6 A What if I am unable or forget to set the m Button on day 1 of my cycle If you are on day 2 3 4 or before your chosen m Button setting time on day 5 of your cycle simply hold the m Button down at your chosen m Button setting time and release it when the correct day number is shown on the display Th...

Page 26: ...e as long as 19 days If this occurs it is unlikely that you will be fertile during this entire time If you do not see Peak Fertility over a number of cycles speak to your doctor Q11 A My Monitor displayed Low Fertility during all of my last cycle What does this mean This cycle the Monitor did not detect a change in the hormones that control your fertility You may not have ovulated during this cycl...

Page 27: ...w pack Q15 A How should I dispose of used Test Sticks Used Test Sticks should be thrown away with your household waste Do NOT flush them down the toilet Q16 A How do I test if I work night shifts or travel between time zones When you press the m Button on day 1 this determines the Testing Window for that cycle If you consistently work night shifts you should set your m Button so that your Testing ...

Page 28: ...ill warn you if there is a problem by displaying the error symbol This symbol will be accompanied by another explaining the problem For a definition of these symbols refer to the symbols section on pages 19 20 Q20 A Since it tells me when I m fertile can I use the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor as a contraceptive No The Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor is designed to tell you when you are most l...

Page 29: ...tor to another person it may take several months for the monitor to adjust to the new person s data This could result in a delay for the new user to see Peak Fertility Additionally once your monitor has been used it is contaminated with your urine which may contain an infectious disease There are no reliable methods for you to clean or remove infectious diseases from the monitor It is for these re...

Page 30: ...ing Procedure 1 Ensure your Monitor is switched off 2 Insert a Test Stick into the Test Stick Slot checking the position carefully as there will be no symbol to tell you that the Test Stick is correctly inserted 3 Press and hold the m Button while you complete steps 4 5 6 below 4 Press the On Off Button to turn your Monitor on 5 will be displayed Continue to hold the m Button and leave the Test St...

Page 31: ...ASSIST IN CONCEPTION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED FOR CONTRACEPTION Certain personal circumstances medical conditions and medications can adversely affect the performance of the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor These include menopausal symptoms breast feeding impaired liver or kidney function polycystic ovarian syndrome antibiotics containing tetracyclines and treatments that might affect your c...

Page 32: ...od starts To prevent permanent damage to your monitor keep it dry and avoid dropping or damaging it 7 If you require further guidance please call the Clearblue Easy Toll Free Helpline at 1 800 321 EASY This summary is for quick reference only Please ensure that you read the instruction booklet in full before starting to use the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor 1 Set the m Button by pressing it for...

Page 33: ...11 p23 p20 p21 p4 p18 p5 p7 p19 20 p19 20 p16 p16 p17 p17 p14 p12 p14 15 p15 p18 p29 q11 p10 p10 11 p10 11 q6 q7 p11 q6 p11 p18 p5 6 q5 p16 FLASHING Test Stick Slot Insert Test Stick Symbol Test Stick Symbol Remove Test Stick Symbol m Symbol HELPLINE Where to go for help and advice LONG CYCLE m BUTTON What it does When and how to set the m Button What to do if you make a mistake setting the m Butt...

Page 34: ...RTING A NEW CYCLE SYMBOLS What they mean TEST STICKS How to dispose of used Test Sticks What to do if you lose or ruin a Test Stick TESTING When how to do a test What happens if you forget to do a test Inserting a Test Stick into your Monitor TEST WINDOW What it means and what to do TROUBLESHOOTING See Questions and Answers URINE TESTS See Performing a Test Testing with collected urine Interrupted...

Page 35: ...iod Clearblue will at its sole election either repair or replace any Fertility Monitor which in the sole judgment of Clearblue is shown to be defective in material or workmanship through no fault of Purchaser and which has not been subjected to improper usage cleaning handling or storage In order to claim the benefit of this limited warranty the Purchaser must notify Clearblue in writing within th...

Page 36: ...Not for internal use Monitor made in China Packaged in the U K P N 800834 12 8 08 Distributed by Procter Gamble Cincinnati OH 45202 Clearblue is a registered trademark of SPD Swiss Precision Diagnostics GmbH 2007 US CD LLC All rights reserved Protected by US patents 5 504 013 5 602 040 5 622 871 5 656 503 and US Design Patents D379 662 D379 663 and D418 118 other rights granted and pending easy 50...

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