Pregnancy Planning: Ovulation/ Pregnancy Testing + FSD Flashcards
the ovum is viable for
12-24hrs
sperm can live up to
5 days
what are the 4 optimal times for fertilization
2 days before ovulation
day of ovulation
day after ovulation
(ideally 24hrs after LH surge)
how do saliva tests work for ovulation testing
as E increases, NaCl in mucus secretions increase = causes ferning of mucus when dried = large ferns = ovulating
saliva tests should provide _______ of advanced notification of ovulation
24-72hrs
how long must you sleep before getting a basal body temp
4hrs
what is the basal body temp
temp that occurs prior to rising in the morning
how do basal thermometers work for ovulation testing
Body temp rises as ovulation occurs- coincides with progesterone release
0.5F or 0.28C over 3 days (3 days of elevated temp = ovulation occurred)
what kind of mucus is usually seen in ovulation
thin/ clear
what are some issues with basal temp monitoring for ovulation
Ovulation may have occurred before actual detection
Interference: emotions, infections, movements, eating, drinking, talking, smoking
basal body temp measuring is best used in conjunction with
ovulation prediction tests
how often should you have sex once you have a + ovulation result
1. daily
2. BID
3. q2d
4. q3d
3
how do urine ovulation tests work
Use monoclonal antibodies specific to LH
LH gets sandwiched between 2 antibodies = color change
Color intensity dep amount of LH present
do 2 lines on an ovulation prediction tests always mean that you’re ovulating
no- may have low amount of LH it picks up
which is why it’s important to test 2-4 days before expected ovulation, then continue for 5-7 consecutive days to track the colour intensity
how should urine based ovulation tests be used
Begin testing 2-4 days before expected ovulation, then test for 5-7 consecutive days to determine color change
fertility monitors detects ______ and the rise of ________
LH and estrone-3-glucuronide (E3G)
fertility monitors can identify up to ____ fertile days and store ___ cycles of information
6 days
6 cycles
which of the following does not require regular cycles to easily use
1. saliva tests
2. ovulation urine tests
3. basal thermometers
4. fertility monitors
4
what are home sperm tests
self diagnostic tool, help decide if further clinical eval needed
what is a + result for home sperm tests
> 15-20million sperm/ mL
how do home sperm tests work?
Uses monoclonal antibodies that recognizes sperm specific acrosomal protein SP-10
when is the best time to use a home sperm test
at least 48hrs but no more than 7 days since last ejaculation
home sperm tests use antibodies that recognizes sperm acrosomal protein _____
SP-10
HCG in urine can be detected up to ____ after conception
6-8 d
