Ovulation Symptoms; Frequently Asked Questions; How Safe Is The Method; Cyclotest® And Contraception - cyclotest myWay Instructions For Use Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

Ovulation Symptoms

The following symptoms can be observed or verified in connection with imminent ovulation:
• Temperature rise
• Increase in LH concentration in the urine
• Change in the cervical mucus consistency
The temperature rise is monitored and evaluated by cyclotest® myWay. The unit is also able to store
other ovulation symptoms that you input.
The combined evaluation of temperature and symptom information is referred to as the symptothermal
method. The basal temperature forms the basis of the measurement. The composition of the cervical
mucous is utilised as a second ovulation sign. (Source: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung
Federal Centre for Health Education (Ed.): Sichergehn. Verhütung für sie und ihn. Cologne 2013.) Entry
of the remaining symptoms serves only for documentary purposes.
How reliable is the method?
The reliability of a contraception method is classified via the so-called Pearl Index. The lower the Pearl
Index, the safer the the method. If 100 women apply a definite contraception method for one year and
2 women unintentionally become pregnant within this period, the Pearl Index is 2. The reliability of any
contraception method always depends on how conscientious the users are – in other words whether the
manufacturer information is complied with. The method certainty of the symptothermal method is up
to 99.7% when applied correctly (Source: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe e.
V. (DGGG): Leitlinien, Empfehlungen, Stellungnahmen. 2004). This corresponds to a Pearl Index of 0.3.
cyclotest® and Contraception
cyclotest® myWay is a fertility analysis device that functions on the basis of the symptothermal method
and determines the infertile days in a woman's cycle. On these days, the use of an additional contra-
ceptive, such as condoms, is not necessary. During the fertile phase, there is a risk of pregnancy and
you should opt for a hormone-free contraceptive of your choice.
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• Change in the cervix
• Midpain