DISCOVER® 7 Day Pregnancy Planning Kit - Q & A

When can I do the test?

After you determine the best day to start testing based on your monthly cycle, you can do the Discover® 7 Day Pregnancy Planning Kit test any time that day. You do not have to use your first morning urine. However, you should do the tes about the same time each day. Reduce your liquid for 2 hours before testing, since drinking excessive amounts of liquid can dilute the LH in your urine.
How accurate is the Discover Ovulation Predictor Test?

The Discover® 7 Day Pregnancy Planning Kit test is 98% accurate in detecting the LH surge in laboratory studies.
I have used all 7 tests and I did 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 7 days of testing. This could mea you have not ovulated yet and you should continue testing with additional Discover® 7 Day Pregnancy Planning Kit tests.
I have used a Discover® 7 Day Pregnancy Planning Kit for the past three months, and have not become pregnant yet. What is wrong?

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 Discover® 7 Day Pregnancy Planning Kit, you will be able to give your doctor a clearer picture of how you have been ovulating.
Once I detect my LH surge, when is the best time to have intercourse?

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.
What if no line or only one line appears on the result strip?

If you do not see any lines or you see no Control Line (C) after 5-6 minutes, the result is invalid. You should repeat the test with a new test strip. The test strip is not reusable. Possible causes for an invalid result include not holding the test strip in the urine for the appropriate length of time or not immersing the test strip far enough into the urine for adequate sample absorption. Immersing the test strip past the green area can also cause an invalid result. Review the Directions for Use and repeat with a new test strip.
Do any medical conditions or drugs affect the test?

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) may affect the result you see. If you are undergoing therapy with Clomiphene citrate (e.g., Clomid² or Serophene³), 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 physician before using this product.

1. Pergonal is a registered trademark used by Ares Trading SA.
2. Clomid is a registered trademark of Merrell Pharmaceutical.
3. Serophene is a registered trademark of Ares Trading SA.
Will oral contraceptives affect the results?

After using the pill your cycle may be irregular and make take some time to stabilize again. You may wish to wait until you have had two normal periods before starting to use the Discover® 7 Day Pregnancy Planning Kit. Follow your physician's advice on when to best try to become pregnant.
If the Discover® 7 Day Pregnancy Planning Kit can determine my most fertile time, why can't I use it for contraception (birth control)?

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.

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* In clinical testing DISCOVER® detected the hormone levels in 62% of women, 6 days before the day of missed period (5 days before the day of expected period)^#, 78% of women 5 days before their missed period, 87% of women 4 days before their missed period, 98% of women 3 days before their missed period and 99% of women 2 days before their missed period.

** Over 99% accurate at detecting typical pregnancy hormone levels. Note that hormone levels vary, some pregnant women may not have detectable amounts of the pregnancy hormone in their urine on the day they use the test. Follow the instructions enclosed with product.

# Researcher and Sponsor; Church & Dwight (Australia) Pty Ltd

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