Fertility Focus M009-V1 OvuSense Advanced Fertility Monitor User Manual manual
Fertility Focus Ltd OvuSense Advanced Fertility Monitor manual
manual
OvuSense
TM
Advanced Fertility Monitor
User Manual
OvuSense
™
User Manual
Contents
Precautions 1
1.0 Who should use OvuSense? 2
1.1 Using the OvuSense system 2
1.2 Your personal Sensor 3
1.3 Sexual intercourse and the Sensor 3
1.4 Cleaning the Sensor 4
1.5 When to use the Sensor 4
1.6 Inserting your Sensor 5
1.7 Precautions when using the Sensor 5
2.0 The Reader 6
2.1 Switching on the Reader 6
2.2 Setup (set time and date) 7
3.0 Using OvuSense 8
3.1 New cycle - what to do when you start a new
menstrual cycle 8
3.2 At night 9
3.3 In the morning 10
4.1 Your health - what to do if you have a fever 11
5.0 Your Information - what the Reader can tell you
about your fertility status 11
5.1 Previous cycle 12
5.2 Compare cycles – the Reader enables you to review
your previous cycles 12
6.0 Using the fertility information provided by
OvuSense to optimise your fertility 12
6.1 Detailed Cycle Information 14
6.2 Fertility information warnings 14
7.0 Warning messages 15
8.0 Personal care 16
9.0 Troubleshooting 17
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Precautions
Safety Precautions
The plug-in charger is the mains isolating device for
OvuSense, and must be easily accessible during use.
WARNING: No modification of this equipment is
allowed. No serviceable parts contained inside in
the Reader, Sensor or charger units. Repair must be
attempted by authorised service personnel only.
Damaged or defective units, must be returned to the
manufacturer for repair at the address identified at
the end of this User Manual.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Charging
When the charging unit is plugged into the OvuSense
Reader and the mains is switched on, the Reader will
remain permanently on with the screen lit until it is
fully charged. It is not recommended to unplug the
charging unit before the Reader is fully charged.
Intended Use
The OvuSense advanced fertility monitor is intended
for measuring and recording body temperature on a
nightly basis during the non-menstruating phases of
the monthly female reproductive cycle. OvuSense
detects the presence and absence of ovulation, as well
as predicting the fertile period for the next monthly
cycle.
Contra-Indications
Not to be used during menstruation. OvuSense is
not designed to be used as a contraceptive device.
OvuSense is not designed to be used as a method
for detecting or confirming pregnancy. Use of the
contraceptive pill, any other hormonal contraceptive,
or intra-uterine devices at the same time as use of
OvuSense will invalidate the data collected.
For further precautions please refer to Section 1.7
The Ovusense Sensor is considered to
be a B-type applied part, in terms of the
classifications defined in IEC 60601-1
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OvuSense gives you daily information about your
body and the changes that occur around the time of
maximum fertility. This information is collected as
you sleep through your personal OvuSense Sensor and
is uniquely yours. Regular use of the personal Sensor
during sleep will build up a picture of your fertility
information which you can review, cycle by cycle, and
will also allow the period of optimum fertility to be
identified to help you to achieve pregnancy.
1.1 Using the OvuSense system
OvuSense has two parts – a personal Sensor shaped like
a small tampon, and a Reader, the box which stores the
Sensor and which provides information on a display.
The Reader
1.0 Who should use OvuSense?
Women who are wishing to become pregnant can use
the OvuSense system to identify the time during their
menstrual (oestrus) cycle when they are most likely to be
fertile. OvuSense takes a number of measurements of body
temperature taken throughout the night to work out the
time of maximum fertility.
The menstrual cycle can range from 20 to 45 days in
length, but most women have a cycle length of about
28 days*. Menstrual bleeding can last from 2 to 7 days
(show as purple in the chart below), and the first day
of the menstrual bleed is the first day of the menstrual
cycle. Ovulation usually occurs at between 14 and 19
days into the cycle, but this is likely to vary with your
individual cycle length.
Period Ovulation
(bleeding)
1 3 5 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
*If your know that your cycle routinely falls outside
of these parameters seek medical advice about whether
OvuSense will work for you. If you do not have a
regular cycle length, OvuSense may still provide
you with information about your menstrual cycle and
ovulation.
Personal Sensor Cover
Conrm
Select / Up
Select / DownDownload LCD Display
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1.2 Your personal Sensor
Your personal Sensor is included in the OvuSense
Starter Pack. Each personal Sensor has a life of three
menstrual cycles and has a unique code. After you
have used your personal Sensor for two cycles, a
message will let you know that you can only use it for
one more cycle, and if you try to use the Sensor in a
fourth cycle a message will warn you that this is not
possible (see section 8 for these warnings). The Reader
will accumulate data for each cycle that you use the
personal Sensor, and will continue to accumulate data
when a new personal Sensor is used.
You need to wait until a new menstrual cycle before
you start using the OvuSense system. On the first day
of your menstrual bleeding, you should tell the Reader
that you have started your cycle - please see section
5. You will need to wait until the first day after your
menstrual bleeding stops before you can use your
personal Sensor.
The personal Sensor has been designed to rest
comfortably within you vagina and measures the
changes in your body that take place during the night
time. It should be inserted just before you go to bed on
the first day after your menstrual bleeding stops. The
Sensor is for your personal use, DO NOT share it with
other women as this may present a risk of disease, and
invalidate the personal data which will be used to work
out your specific time of maximum fertility. When you
are not using the personal Sensor, clean it and store it
in its cradle on the Reader with the lid closed – this
will keep it clean and secure.
A new personal Sensor can be purchased from your local
approved supplier. If in doubt contact Fertility Focus by
email at: orders@fertility-focus.com.
1.3 Sexual intercourse and the Sensor
The use of the Sensor should not prevent you from
having sex as frequently as you wish. Remove your
personal Sensor before sex and then clean it and re-
insert it after intercourse.
DO NOT leave the device in place in the vagina during sex
as this may present a risk to you and your partner.
Personal Sensor sitting
in cradle
Start
Record
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1.4 Cleaning the Sensor
Before and after use, the Sensor should be thoroughly
cleaned by washing it in hand-hot soapy water (at least
40°C). Prepare the water by pouring a small amount of
washing up liquid into a basin of hand-hot water. Dip
the Sensor in the soapy water and rub it thoroughly
with fingers for 2 minutes. Make sure that you wash all
parts of the personal Sensor, including all of the tail
and the area where the tail joins the main part of the
Sensor. After washing, rinse all parts of your personal
Sensor thoroughly for 2 minutes in clean tap water to
remove any soap residue, and then dry the Sensor on a
clean towel or clean tissue paper.
You will need to clean your personal Sensor twice each
day
1st time - once after you have used it overnight so that
it is clean when you place it on the Reader.
2nd time - so that it is freshly cleaned before you insert
it.
DO NOT clean the Sensor in strong disinfectants or
alcohol or with antibacterial or disinfectant wipes. If
you use a soap containing antibacterials – for example
anti-acne soap or carbolic soap, do not use this on your
personal Sensor.
DO NOT subject it to high temperatures (for example by
boiling or microwave) as this will damage your personal
Sensor and invalidate the measurements made.
DO NOT use the Sensor if any damage to the coating
occurs, or if the tail should become broken. REPLACE it
with a new one.
You cannot swap Sensors in mid cycle. If your personal
Sensor is lost or damaged mid way through your cycle you
will need to start a new cycle with a new personal Sensor.
Information downloaded from the use of a previous Sensor
will be retained in the memory of the Reader.
1.5 When to use the Sensor
At night - Inserting your Sensor - you should insert
your personal Sensor just before you go to bed, and
after you have showered or had a bath.
In the morning - Removing your Sensor - you should
remove your personal Sensor in the morning when you
first get up. If you forget to take your Sensor out when
you first get up, don’t worry, simply take it out when
you have an opportunity and clean and dry it.
OvuSense works most effectively if you have a
regular sleeping pattern. If, for example, you work
shifts that change the time of your sleep, or if you
travel and alter your sleep to suit different time
zones, this may invalidate the data collected by
OvuSense.
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1.6 Inserting your Sensor
If you are familiar with using sanitary tampons then
insert the personal Sensor as you would a tampon.
If you are not familiar with sanitary tampons - before
you insert the personal Sensor for the first time, gently
open your labia (the lips which cover the entrance to
your vagina) and explore the entrance to your vagina.
This is where the Sensor will be inserted. Hold your
Sensor where the tail joins the main body, and, with
your vaginal muscles relaxed, insert the Sensor with a
slight twisting motion until only the tail is visible.
If you find that the Sensor is ‘dry’ to insert, apply
a very small amount of lubricant gel approved for
vaginal use such as KY jelly®, Durex® play (not
tingle), Sensilube®, Astroglide® or Condomi LUB®.
The length of the Sensor tail is such that it cannot be
“inserted too high in the vagina”. However, if the tail
of the Sensor should withdraw inside the vagina, it
can usually be located with gentle exploration in the
vagina. If it is still not identified then please see your
doctor.
1.7 Precautions when using the Sensor
Personal care - Clean your personal Sensor before
each insertion and insert the Sensor before you go to
bed and NOT a period of time before (for example, do
not insert it before you go out in the evening if you are
worried you will forget to insert it later – it is designed
only for use when you are sleeping). The Sensor is not
designed for daytime use, and if you do use the Sensor
during the day it will not produce valid results.
Urinating - The Sensor can be left in place when you
urinate. Women vary greatly in shape, and some women
may find that the Sensor falls out if they strain to
urinate, or if they walk about during the night. If this
happens occasionally, clean the Sensor and re-insert it.
If you find that the Sensor falls out on a regular basis
whilst you are sleeping then it may not be possible for
you to use the OvuSense system effectively.
Personal health - If you experience repeated difficulty
or discomfort during insertion, or discomfort, irritation
or a vaginal discharge during use of the Sensor, DO
NOT continue use. Consult your doctor. DO NOT use
the personal Sensor during your menstrual bleed, but
should ‘spotting’ or an unexpected bleed start, simply
stop using your Sensor until this bleeding stops.
Toxic Shock Syndrome- Use of the Sensor when you
are having a menstrual bleed is not recommended and
will not produce valid fertility monitoring results. As
with the use of sanitary tampons, there may be a small
risk of toxic shock syndrome – a rare condition caused
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by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus growing on
blood or fluids in the vagina. If you feel ill or have
a high temperature (above 39˚C), muscular pains,
headaches, vomiting, diarrhoea, or if a skin rash
appears stop using the personal Sensor immediately
and see your doctor.
2.0 The Reader
The Sensor is able to send the data it has collected
when it is placed in the cradle on the Reader. The
Sensor does not send any data unless it is placed in its
recess on the Reader AND the download button on the
Reader is pressed.
The Reader then provides you with information on
your menstrual cycle and also indicates the time of
maximum fertility to help you to conceive.
The Reader contains a rechargeable battery so that you
can use it whilst travelling and away from a power
supply. Recharge the battery when the display says
‘Battery power is low, connect to the charger as soon
Download
Button
as possible’
The Reader will not
lose information already
stored if the main battery
becomes flat, but it will
not be able to download
new measurements until
the battery is re-charged.
Keep your Reader clean. It is NOT designed to be immersed
in water, but the surface, particularly the cradle for the
Sensor should be wiped with clean paper tissue to keep
it clean. Disinfectant or antibacterial wipes can leave a
residue on your Sensor and are NOT recommended.
2.1 Switching on the Reader
The Reader is designed to be held in the palm of one
hand and operated with the other. When the charging
unit is plugged into the OvuSense Reader and the
mains is switched on, the Reader will come on and will
remain on with the screen permanently lit until the unit
is fully charged. When not charging, press any key
to switch the Reader on. The screen will light up and
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display the main menu. You can switch the Reader on
at any time to review your fertility information. If the
screen fails to light within a few seconds, please refer
to the troubleshooting guide. If the unit is not charging,
the Reader will automatically turn itself off after 5
minutes to save battery power if there is no further
action. You can switch the Reader on at any time to
date, or Set time, or Exit to return to main menu
To set the Date, Select the ‘Set date’ option. The
current date will be displayed with the “Year” field
highlighted:
review your fertility
information.
Using the up and
down keys, and the
Confirm key, you
can navigate and
choose the option
on each screen.
When you first unpack the Reader it will need to be
charged overnight. When you first turn it on you may
need to set the date and time. The main menu leads you
to the following screens
2.2 Setup (set time and date)
Using the up and
down keys on
the Main menu -
highlight the Set
Up option, then
press Confirm .
Then select Set
Use the up and down keys to
change the current Year. Press the
Confirm key to set the “Year”.
Use the up and down keys to
change the current Month. Press
the Confirm key to set the
“Month”.
shown in full with
the day of the week.
The date is now set
and you can Accept
or Cancel to return
to the Setup menu.
Once the year has been set, the “Month” field is
highlighted:
Once the month has been set, the “Day” field is
highlighted:
Use the up and down keys to
change the current Day. Press the
Confirm key to set the “Day”.
Once the day has been confirmed, the date will be
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To set the Time
Using the up and down keys on the Main menu -
highlight the Set Up option, then press Confirm
Select the ‘Set time’ option. The current time will
be displayed with the “Clock” field highlighted as
illustrated below:
Once you have finished setting up Date and/ or Time,
use the down key on the Setup menu to highlight
the Exit option, then press Confirm .You will then
return to the Main menu.
Note: OvuSense will not automatically make changes
for daylight saving or timezones. You can change the
time +/- 1 hour using the instructions above to allow for
daylight saving time without this affecting your fertility
information. However, greater time zone changes over 3
hours will cause errors in determination of your fertile
time, and the sleep pattern changes that you will experience
will also make determination of your fertile time less
likely to be accurate. OvuSense works most effectively
if you have a regular sleeping pattern. If, for example,
you work shifts that change the time of your sleep, or
if you travel a lot and alter your sleep to suit different
time zones, this may invalidate the data collected by the
OvuSense system.
3.0 Using OvuSense
3.1 New cycle - what to do when you
start a new menstrual cycle
You need to wait until a new menstrual cycle before
you start using OvuSense. On the first day of your
menstrual bleeding, you should tell the Reader that you
have started your cycle. You will need to wait until the
first day after your menstrual bleeding stops before
you can use your personal Sensor.
Using the up and
down keys,
select whether you
want to use 24 hour
or 12 hour clock.
For example 23:00
or 11.00 pm, then
press Confirm
The "Hours" field is then highlighted. Using the up
and down keys, set the current "Hour", then press
Confirm
Once the Hours have been set, the “Minutes” field is
highlighted. Using the up and down keys, set the
current "Minutes", then press Confirm
The time is now set and you can Accept or Cancel to
return to the Setup menu.
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making a selection.
If you decide to stop using OvuSense for a time – for
example, if you are going on holiday or travelling
and don't wish to take it with you – then, on the
last day of your current cycle, go through the stages
above and select Today as if you were going to start
a new cycle of recording – and then do not use the
personal Reader. If you do this, the system will detect
that you have stopped using it during this cycle,
but will also know that the last cycle has ended.
To re-start using the OvuSense, wait until a new
menstrual cycle starts and then follow the steps above
to indicate to OvuSense that a new cycle has started.
Then simply start daily recording again.
3.2 At night
‘Start’ your personal Sensor before you insert it and
before going to bed
Wake up the Reader by pressing any key. (If the Reader
will automatically turn itself off after 5 minutes if
there is no further action).
You need to ‘Start’ your personal Sensor before you
insert it and before you go to bed so that it knows when
to collect data when you are asleep.
Using the upand
down keys on
the Main Menu,
navigate to the
New Cycle option,
the press the
Confirm key.
Please enter the first day of your menstrual cycle.
Pressing the down key, cycles you through the
options Today , 1 day ago, 2 days ago, 3 days ago, 4
days ago, 5 days ago, 6 days ago, 7 days ago.
Please note – the first day of your menstrual cycle is the
first day on which a full bleed occurs – do not include
days preceding this on which minor blood spotting occurs.
Today
Yesterday
2 days ago
3 days ago
4 days ago
5 days ago
6 days ago
7 days ago
Select the day and press Confirm . Then use the
upkey to select Accept, press Confirm to set the
first day of your cycle, or select Cancel and press
Confirm to go back to the Main Menu without
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After you have
cleaned and dried
your Sensor –
place it on the
Reader with the
fins neatly aligned
in the Sensor well
and press the ()
Start key. You will
need to wait about 10 seconds for the Sensor to be
detected.
If you forget to insert the Sensor on one night, do
not worry, continue to use the Sensor on subsequent
nights.
Please note – the quality of fertility information
relies on regular use of the personal Sensor, and
so repeated missed nights will reduce the accuracy
of the information that the advanced fertility
monitoring system can provide you with. Also
remember that use of the personal Sensor should
not prevent you from having sex. Simply remove
your personal Sensor before sex and clean and re-
insert it after sex.
3.3 In the morning
Collect the data from your personal Sensor using the
Reader. Wake up the Reader by pressing any key. (If
the Reader will automatically turn itself off after 5
minutes if there is no further action).
3. Start
1. Press
a key
2. Place
Sensor
3. Download
1. Press
a key
2. Place
Sensor
Once your Sensor
has been activated,
you will receive the
following message.
Insert your personal
Sensor. Have a good
night’s sleep!
If you have not
placed the Sensor
correctly you will
see the following
screen. Follow
instructions until
your Sensor is
successfully
activated
After you have
cleaned and dried
your Sensor, place
it on the Reader
with the fins
neatly aligned in
the Sensor well
and press the ()
(Download) key.
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ensure that an accurate measurement of fertility can
be made.
Once the data download has started, you will see the
following screen.
4.1 Your health - what to do if you have
a fever
You will need to tell the Reader if you run a temperature
as a result of a fever.
The "Your health" screen allows you to enter the date
if you have had a fever during the last cycle. A fever
may result in an unusually high body temperature, and
this information needs to be taken in to account to
Then use the upkey to select Accept, press Confirm
, or select Cancel , and press Confirm to go
back to the Main Menu without making a selection.
5.0 Your Information - what the Reader
can tell you about your fertility status
The "Your Information" screen allows you to review
the information collected in your current cycle. The
display will update at each point when sufficient
data has been collected, but not necessarily each day.
Wait until the data
downloads.
As soon as the
data download is
complete you will
see the following
screen.
Today
Yesterday
2 days ago
3 days ago
4 days ago
5 days ago
Select the day and
press Confirm
Using the up and
down arrows, and
the Confirm key,
you can navigate up
and down between
Previous cycle and
Compare cycles
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As shown in the example on the previous page,
OvuSense can also tell you that "You will be fertile
from (date) to (date)". This is the time of optimum
fertility, and if you are planning to get pregnant, then
you should have sex as often as you wish during this
time. It can also be used to review information for up
to your three previous cycles.
5.1 Previous cycle
If you select this menu option, the screen will show
you a graph of the information from your last cycle.
Press Confirm to Exit to main menu.
5.2 Compare cycles – the Reader enables
you to review your previous cycles
If you select this menu option, the screen will show you
a graph of the information from your last 3 recorded
cycles.
Upper Graph -
Your last full cycle
recorded
Middle Graph - The
graph for two cycles
ago
The blue band
indicates the day
on which you
ovulated.
The blue band will
only be shown
when a full cycle
has been recorded.
Lower Graph - The graph for three cycles ago
Press Confirm to Exit to main menu.
6.0 Using the fertility information
provided by OvuSense to optimise your
fertility
Fertility is controlled by many factors including the
vitality of the egg and of the sperm, the timing of
the joining of sperm and the egg, the environment
of the uterus and fallopian tubes and by hormonal
and biochemical factors. The data collected by your
personal Sensor is used to build up a personal picture
of your menstrual cycles, of your time of ovulation
and of the time of your maximum fertility.
The OvuSense provides the following prompts that you
are in your period of optimum fertility -
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Precautions
Safety Precautions
The plug-in charger is the mains isolating device for
OvuSense, and must be easily accessible during use.
WARNING: No modification of this equipment is
allowed. No serviceable parts contained inside in
the Reader, Sensor or charger units. Repair must be
attempted by authorised service personnel only.
Damaged or defective units, must be returned to the
manufacturer for repair at the address identified at
the end of this User Manual.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Charging
When the charging unit is plugged into the OvuSense
Reader and the mains is switched on, the Reader will
remain permanently on with the screen lit until it is
fully charged. It is not recommended to unplug the
charging unit before the Reader is fully charged.
Intended Use
The OvuSense advanced fertility monitor is intended
for measuring and recording body temperature on a
nightly basis during the non-menstruating phases of
the monthly female reproductive cycle. OvuSense
detects the presence and absence of ovulation, as well
as predicting the fertile period for the next monthly
cycle.
Contra-Indications
Not to be used during menstruation. OvuSense is
not designed to be used as a contraceptive device.
OvuSense is not designed to be used as a method
for detecting or confirming pregnancy. Use of the
contraceptive pill, any other hormonal contraceptive,
or intra-uterine devices at the same time as use of
OvuSense will invalidate the data collected.
For further precautions please refer to Section 1.7
The Ovusense Sensor is considered to
be a B-type applied part, in terms of the
classifications defined in IEC 60601-1
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The blue band indicates the day on which you
ovulated.
The blue band will only be shown when a full cycle has
been recorded.
To maximise your chances of becoming pregnant, you
should aim to have sex without contraception as often as
you wish during the times indicated by OvuSense system.
6.1 Detailed Cycle Information
When you start a New Cycle, OvuSense produces
6.2 Fertility information warnings
Examples (each warning will have a similar screen
with wording detailing the warning)
detailed information on
the length of your cycle
and ovulation. This will
help you and your doctor
to better understand your
fertility, and the best course
of action to help you get
pregnant.
Insufficient data to predict
fertility at this time
There are too many nights
of missing data within this
cycle to be able to detect
ovulation.
Ovulation was not detected
in the last cycle
It was not possible to
determine a time of
ovulation in the last cycle.
Other exmaples:
Your last cycle length was (XX) days; this is unusually
short. The data collected indicates that you have had an
unusually short menstrual cycle – a Doctor’s opinion
should be sought if this occurs regularly.
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Your last cycle length was (XX) days; this is unusually
long. The data collected indicates that you have had an
unusually long menstrual cycle – a Doctor’s opinion
should be sought if this occurs regularly.
Potential fertility problem. The data collected by the
OvuSense indicates that there are unusual features of
your menstrual cycle and calculated time of ovulation.
OvuSense detects that within the last three cycles your
data suggests that you may have had two incidents of
any of the following;
Ovulation not detected
Unusual cycle lengths
Cycles with a short post-ovulatory phase
7.0 Warning messages
Sensor not detected. Please ensure the Sensor
is located correctly on the Reader and try again.
The personal Sensor may not be located firmly in the
cradle, try placing it again. Make sure that the fins on
the Sensor are properly aligned in their recess on the
Reader cradle.
A problem has been encountered with this personal
Sensor. Please consult the instruction booklet
supplied with the Sensor. A fault has been detected
in the personal Sensor. Re-start the Reader and
replace the personal Sensor firmly in the cradle.
If this message persists at the next start up, please
contact the supplier.
This is the final cycle for this Sensor. A new Sensor
will be required for the next cycle. Each personal
Sensor can only be used for 3 menstrual cycles once
started and has a unique code. This warning lets you
know that you will need to purchase a new personal
Sensor for your next menstrual cycle.
This Sensor has been used for three cycles. Please
use a new Sensor. Each personal Sensor can only be
used for 3 menstrual cycles once started and has a
unique code. This warning lets you know that you will
need to purchase and use a new personal Sensor for
any further cycles.
Low battery warning: Battery power is low. Connect
to the charger as soon as possible. Plug the charging
unit into the Reader and switch on the mains. The
Reader will remain permanently on with the screen lit
until it is fully charged.
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8.0 Personal care
What happened Action
If you experience repeated
difficulty or discomfort
during insertion, or
discomfort, irritation
or a vaginal discharge
during use of the personal
Sensor
DO NOT continue to
use the personal Sensor.
Consult your doctor.
Blood ‘spotting’ or an
unexpected menstrual
bleed starts
DO NOT use the
personal Sensor during
your menstrual bleed.
Should ‘spotting’ or an
unexpected bleed start,
stop using your personal
Sensor until this bleeding
stops.
If you feel ill or have a
high temperature (above
39˚C), muscular pains,
headaches or vomiting
or diarrhoea, or if a skin
rash appears –
STOP using the personal
Sensor immediately and
see your doctor.
Use of the personal
Sensor when you are
having a menstrual bleed
is not recommended and
will not produce valid
fertility monitoring
results. As with the use
of sanitary tampons,
there may be a small risk
of toxic shock syndrome
– a rare condition
caused by the bacterium
Staphylococcus aureus
growing on blood or
fluids in the vagina. If
you feel ill or have a
high temperature (above
39˚C), muscular pains,
headaches or vomiting
or diarrhoea, or if a
skin rash appears –
stop using the personal
Sensor immediately and
see your doctor.
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OvuSense™ User Manual
9.0 Troubleshooting
What happened Likely cause Remedy
Screen fails to
light up when a
key is pressed.
Battery may
be completely
discharged.
Plug the
charging unit
into the Reader
and switch
on the mains.
The Reader
will remain
permanently on
with the screen
lit until it is
fully charged.
Screen fails to
light up when
the charging unit
is connected.
Battery may be
damaged.
Check charging
unit is plugged
into Reader
and mains is
switched on. If
screen still fails
to light, contact
the Service
Centre for a
replacement unit
as indicated on
back page.
0123
C
Sensor Reorder Number
MXXX
Support and Complaints
support@fertility-focus.com
Ordering
orders@fertility-focus.com
Web
www.fertility-focus.com
Instruction Manual
M002-30NOV11-V1.4-EN
Faulty or defective units must be returned to the following
Service Centre address. Please email support@fertility-focus.
com in advance for a return authorisation number:
Fertility Focus Ltd
Service Centre
Unit 3, Coped Hall Business Park
Wootton Bassett
Wiltshire SN4 8DP
United Kingdom