1. I don’t know my usual cycle length or my cycle length varies. How do I know when to start testing?

If you don’t know your usual cycle length you are advised to wait for one menstrual cycle, and note the length of this cycle, before using ENGAB Ovulation Tests. Once you have determined your cycle length you can use the instructions overleaf to work out when to start testing.

If your cycle length varies by more than 3 days then choose the shortest cycle you have had over the last 6 months to work out when to start testing. It is possible you may need to use additional test sticks to detect your LH surge. You will need to start a new pack to continue testing.

If you wish to start using ENGAB  Ovulation Tests before knowing your cycle length we recommend you start testing on Day 10.(However , without determining your cycle length, it is possible that you might miss your surge because you have started testing too late or you may need to use additional test sticks to detect your LH surge).

2. My cycle length is outside of the range shown in the table . How will I know when to start testing?
If your cycle is 21 days or less, start testing on Days 5. If your cycle is longer than 40 days, start testing 17 days before you expect your next period.

3. What time of day should I carry out the test?
You may test at any time of day, but you should test at approximately the same time each day. You should not have urinated for at least 4 hours before testing.

4. Can I collect a urine sample in a container instead of holding the Absorbent Tip in my urine stream?
Yes. Collect a sample of your urine in a clean, dry container and just hold the Absorbent sampler in the urine for 20 seconds. If your urine sample has to be stored for more than 1 hour it should be kept in the refrigerator (do not freeze). Allow it to reach room temperature again for about half an hour before doing the test.

5. Do I need to use all the tests?
No. you can stop testing when you detect your LH surge, and save the remaining tests to use next cycle, if necessary.

6. How accurate is ENJAB Ovulation Test?
 ENGAB Ovulation Test has been shown in extensive laboratory trials to be 99% accurate in detecting the LH surge prior to ovulation.

7. I've done all the tests as instructed, but I've not yet detected my surge. What should I do?
The number of tests in a ENGAB Ovulation Test pack is sufficient for most women with regular cycles to detect their LH surge. If your cycle length varies by more than 3 days, then it is possible that you may need to use additional test sticks to detect your LH surge. You will need to start a new pack and continue testing. Some women do not ovulate each cycle and therefore will not see an LH surge in such cycles.

 8.I have used a ENGAB Ovulation Test but no Reference Line has appeared. What should I do?
This may be because too much or too little urine has been used, or the Absorbent Sampler was not kept pointing downwards or the Test Stick was not laid flat after urine was applied. You should test again, using a new test. You may wish to collect a sample of your urine. It is important that you have not urinated for at least 4 hours before testing. Take care to follow the instruction overleaf.

 9. Can any medication or medical conditions affect the result?

• Always read manufacturers instructions for any medication you are taking before conducting a test.
• Certain medical condition and medication can adversely affect the performance of the test: for example if you are actually pregnant, have recently been pregnant, have reached menopause or have polycystic ovarian syndrome, you may get a misleading result. This may also be true if you taking fertility drugs containing Luteinising Hormone or human Chorionic Conadotrophin. Please check with your doctor.
• Clomiphene Cirate dose not affect the test but may affect the length of you cycle and, therefore, when you should be testing. You may need to use part, or all, of a second ENGAB Ovulation Test pack.

10. I've recently stopped using hormonal contraception (e.g. the pill). Will this affect the result?
No, it will not affect your results. However your natural hormone pattern is disrupted by hormonal contraception and if you have recently stopped using it, your cycles can be irregular and may take some time to stabilize. You may wish to wait until you have had two natural menstrual cycles, before using ENGAB Ovulation Test.

11. How long will my results last?
The result can be read at any time between 3 and 10 minutes after performing the test.

12. Since it tells me when I am fertile, can I use ENGAB Ovulation Test as a contraceptive?
No, ENGAB Ovulation Test detects the LH surge, which occurs only 24 – 36 hours before ovulation. As sperm can survive for several days, you might still become pregnant if you made love before you detected your LH surge.

 13. If I think I have become pregnant, what should I do?
You can find out if you are pregnant from the day your period is due by using ENGAB Pregnancy Test. ENGAB Pregnancy Test is easy to use, requiring one simple step to give you an accurate result. If the ENGAB Pregnancy Test shows a "pregnant" result you should see a doctor who can advise you on what steps to take next. The earlier you see your doctor, the better it is for your own health.

 14. I've used ENGAB Ovulation Tests for several months and haven’t become pregnant; can I be sure of getting pregnant?
It can take many months to achieve a pregnancy. There are many reasons why you may not become pregnant even if you’ve been able to make love at your most fertile time. If after several months you’ve had no success, you should consult your doctor.