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1. owing to the increasing level of progesterone and a gravel like pattern is seen instead INFERTILE Conception is unlikely You see a gravel like pattern with dots and bub bles You are most probably not fertile TRANSITION PHASE LESS FERTILE Conception is possible but unlikely A few crystals with a slight ferning pattern are visible You are 3 4 days before ovulation This is the start of the fertile period FERTILE Conception is highly probable The ferning pattern is clearly visible Ovulation has begun Fertility lasts about 3 days During these fertile days sexual intercourse is recom mended if you wish to conceive GB 9 INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS Changes to the ferning pattern can be caused by the follow ing After discontinuing the use of hormonal contraceptive agents e g the pill During use of contraceptive coils IUDs After a birth during and after lactation Medical conditions or products which alter the composition of mucus secretions e g expectorant medications EVALUATION CALENDAR Example for the month of January The values recorded in an evaluation calendar are important for determining the fertile phase Carefully filled in record sheets provide important diagnostic in formation and you should always take them with you when you visit your doctor Start recording on the first day of a menstrual period New evaluation calendars can be downloaded f2. the casing of the device 4 Me a gt aa Ly 2 Step 6 Step 5 Push the button to activate the light switch If necessary remove any visual aids While pressing the light switch look through the upper section of the device with the inserted lens so as to view your test result You do not need to adjust the focus because the device has an autofocus optical system Look closely and carefully at the sample in order to evaluate your result correctly Note Should no structure at all be visible when you examine the sample re move the optical system from the cas ing and wait a few more minutes until the sample is completely dry before repeating the test Clean the lens after each use either with the spectacle cleaning cloth provided or with a clean dry cloth Do not immerse the ovu control in water Replace the blue cap on the casing after use INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS It is scientifically proven that there is a direct correlation be tween the increase in oestrogen levels and the time of ovula tion Oestrogen can be detected in saliva as well as elsewhere in the body During a woman s fertile days the salt content in the saliva rises owing to the increased oestrogen production The salt crystals that form in dried saliva have a fern like structure This ferning pattern can be seen most clearly directly before ovulation During the infertile days this ferning pattern disappears
3. SALIVA BASED FERTILITY TEST Geratherm ovu control Geratherm ovu control INSTRUCTION MANUAL Geratherm ovu control GT OVU04 CE 0118 GB 1 CONTENTS Description of the device i i ccssesciissiasstssctsssaadaasocsssessicesdaacaieas 3 Technical data General information Important notes Changing the batteries Use Interpretation of results Evaluation calendar Cleaning and Disinfection Disposal Warranty Certificate of guarantee eene 13 Please read these instructions carefully The Geratherm ovu control is a diagnostic medical device for determining a woman s periods of fertility and infertility It is ex plicitly stated that this product is not a contraceptive device The reliability of the procedure depends on the user following the instructions correctly and evaluating the results correctly It is urgently recommended that you consult a physician when you begin family planning 2 GB DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE The Geratherm ovu control consists of four components the casing the lighting system the optical system lens and the lid TECHNICAL DATA Magnification 50 fold Dioptre 5 Batteries 2 x LR44 1 5 V Light source LED diodes Dimensions 67 x 22 x 22 mm Weight 39g Operating and storage between uses conditions Temperature 15 C to 30 C Air humidity 10 70 96 Atmospheric pressure 50 106 kpa Transpo
4. acteristics of the egg cell mean that fertilisa tion is only possible within about 24 hours after ovulation Since the male sperm cells can survive for up to 72 hours con ception is usually possible during the fertile window between about 2 days before and 1 day after ovulation 4 GB IMPORTANT NOTES 1 10 11 Certain medications or hormone treatments as well as smoking acute inflammations in the mouth or throat and alcohol can temporarily alter the composition of saliva and thereby affect the result Before applying the saliva check that the outer smooth surface of the lens is clean For reasons of hygiene and health it is recommended that the device be used by one individual only Do not expose your device to intense heat or cold Never immerse the device in water or other fluids Do not clean it under running water Do not drop the ovu control device and do not subject it to sudden impacts Protect it from dust dampness and heat Do not modify or disassemble the device Keep out of the reach of unsupervised children Consuma bles could be swallowed Damaged devices should not be used GB 5 CHANGING THE BATTERIES First remove the blue casing You can change the batteries by pushing the white cover off by tipping it to the side Replace the empty batteries 2 x LR44 1 5 V with new ones Pay attention to correct polarity the positive pole of both b
5. atteries must be in the correct position Push the white cover back onto the device USE Note 1 Use the Geratherm ovu control before eating drinking cleaning your teeth or smoking or at least 3 hours after eating drinking cleaning your teeth or smoking 2 In the early morning hours the saliva can be thick This can falsify the test result In this case carry out the test later in the morning or in the afternoon when the saliva is more watery 3 Clean the lens with a dry cloth before and after each use 6 GB USE Step 1 b zL Gerathemr Remove the long blue protective p cap from the Geratherm ovu l control Step 2 Carefully remove the lens by pulling it off the casing Carefully clean the outer smooth surface of the glass with a dry dust free cloth Step 3 Preferably in the morning before eating breakfast cleaning your teeth or smoking place a drop of saliva on the middle of the lens using a clean and dry finger Dab the saliva onto the lens from above without smearing the drop Ensure that no air bubbles or foam are on the lens Leave the saliva sample to dry at room temperature for about 10 to 15 min utes To do this lay the lens aside with the drop uppermost Note You can stimulate the production of saliva by biting gently on your tongue GB 7 USE Step 4 Place the lens with the completely dried drop of saliva inside
6. he false interpretation of the result gt Please read the user manual Manufacturer Geratherm Medical AG FahrenheitstraRe 1 D 98716 Geschwenda C Germany 0118 12 GB CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE Geratherm guarantees the ovu control against any manufac turing defect for one year from the date of purchase if it is re turned to the dealer from whom it was purchased During this period the unit will be repaired or replaced free of charge if the fault is due to defective design or assembly This guarantee does not cover any damage or defect caused by improper handling resulting from use that is not in compliance with these instructions or caused by unauthorised attempts to repair it Your local dealer cannot declare this manufacturer s guarantee invalid but may expand it by additional guarantees at his discretion and at his own expense Date of purcliase rri ib E HERE 0 FREE Dealer s signature caca a a teams unis Invoice No Receipt No Manufacturer Geratherm Medical AG FahrenheitstraRe 1 D 98716 Geschwenda Germany FERTILITY TEST Geratherm ovu control GT OVU04 GB 13
7. rom the Geratherm homepage by clicking on the following link http www geratherm com en health care 3 download area 10 GB Example for the month of January EVALUATION CALENDAR uayu Jequieoeq 4290120 seqwenles ysnBny Ane eunr ken yore Averugag O41UOO NAO Ayay AW enuer GB 11 CLEANING Clean the lens glass slide with a dry fuzz free cloth Do not clean it under running water Do not use soap or detergent for cleaning the lens Residues may interfere with the crystallisation process DISPOSAL Observe the applicable regulations when disposing of the de vice and batteries This product must not be disposed of together with domestic waste Please remove the batteries before disposing of the device unit Do not dispose of old batteries with your household waste but at a battery collection station at a recycling K site or in a shop a WARRANTY The Geratherm ovu control is guaranteed against manufactur er s defect for one year from the date of purchase This guaran tee does not cover any damage to your product that is caused by improper handling The manufacturer is not responsible and cannot be held liable for improper use or t
8. rt and storage conditions Temperature 0 C to 70 C Air humidity 10 95 Atmospheric pressure 50 106 kpa IP code protection rating IP22 effective against bigger solid bodies protected against dripping water Quality guarantee Geratherm is certified in accordance with Council Directive 93 42 EEC Annex Il and DIN EN ISO 13485 and is entitled to affix the CE mark CE 0118 LMET Notified Body GB 3 TECHNICAL DATA Note If the device is used outside of the specifications proper func tion is no longer guaranteed We reserve the right to make technical changes to improve and further develop the product This device and its accessories comply with European stand ards EN60601 1 et seq and is subject to special safety meas ures in terms of electromagnetic tolerance Electromagnetic compatibility The device complies with current specifications with regard to electromagnetic compatibility and is suitable for use in all premises including those designated for private residential purposes The radio frequency emissions of the device are ex tremely low and in all probability do not cause any interference with other devices in the proximity GENERAL INFORMATION A woman s regular and stable menstrual cycle is 28 days in duration About 14 days after the start of the last period and 15 days before the start of the next period the rising level of oestrogen in the blood leads to ovulation The biological char
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