Summary of Contents for Cambridge Temperature Concepts DuoFertility
- Page 1 DuoFerti l ity Quick Start Guide & User Manual A safe and natural alternative to fertility This product treatments is not for contraceptive Simple Convenient Natural...
- Page 2 If you would like further advice on how to use DuoFertility, please do let us know. Our customer care team are happy to answer any queries that you may have about using the product, and our in-house team of dedicated fertility experts are available to answer any fertility-related queries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the software Data display Entering information onto the software Leaving notes on the software Transferring your data to the DuoFertility centre Synchronisation with the DuoFertility centre Printing off your fertility chart Saving a copy of your fertility chart DuoFertility updates... - Page 4 Additional information Looking after the DuoFertility product Cleaning the sensor and reader What to do if you lose the sensor What to do if you lose the reader Frequently asked questions about DuoFertility Glossary Careline Name and address of manufacturer The “use of measurement data”...
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Page 5: Quick Start Guide
Getting started You can start to use DuoFertility at any point during your cycle. To set up your monitor ready for use: Connect your reader to your computer using the USB cable provided... -
Page 6: Contents Of The Duofertility Box
This allows DuoFertility to build up a detailed picture of your cycle and identify your most fertile days. After transferring this data from your sensor, your reader will display a simple summary of your fertility status which you can use to plan intercourse for the best time of the month. -
Page 7: How Duofertility Works
How DuoFertility works DuoFertility consists of a sensor and a hand-held reader. The sensor takes over 2,500 measurements of your temperature every 24 hours. This allows it to detect the small jump in temperature which occurs when you ovulate, and to identify when you will be most likely to conceive, giving you time to plan ahead. -
Page 8: The Science Behind Duofertility
DuoFertility works out when you are sleeping most deeply, so there are no disruptions to your temperature measurements from late nights, early mornings, or interrupted sleep. -
Page 9: Getting The Most Out Of Duofertility
Getting the most out of DuoFertility There are a number of things you can do to get the most out of DuoFertility and maximise your chances of getting pregnant. Regularly plug the reader into a computer with an Internet connection... -
Page 10: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle And Ovulation
Understanding your menstrual cycle and ovulation The menstrual cycle is the process during which your body prepares for pregnancy. As you approach ovulation each month, your uterus becomes more welcoming to sperm, allowing them to survive longer and swim to the egg, which increases your chances of getting pregnant. - Page 11 Figure 2: Phases of the menstrual cycle...
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Page 12: Indications For Use
Certain medical conditions and medications can adversely affect the performance of DuoFertility. The monitor may not be able to predict your fertile days if you are receiving hormonal injections to induce ovulation as this event is not controlled by your cycle. - Page 13 Before using the DuoFertility monitor, it is important that you read the instructions in detail. The DuoFertility monitor complies with the safety regulations for the protection against Electrical Shock. Cambridge Temperature Concepts recognises responsibilities and obligations under current National and...
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Page 14: How To Use The Sensor
How to use the sensor Where to place the sensor The sensor must be worn in an area with good blood circulation. We suggest using the adhesives which are provided to keep the sensor in place under the arm, as this is a convenient place to wear the sensor. -
Page 15: When To Wear The Sensor
- this ensures that the maximum number of readings is taken, resulting in greater accuracy. One of the advantages of DuoFertility is that you do not have to wake up early every day to take your temperature - the sensor does all the work for you. -
Page 16: How To Use The Adhesives
We have provided you with 40 adhesive patches to use. The adhesives provided are 3M™ products that are specially designed for continuous use. This will allow you to wear the DuoFertility sensor continuously and record good quality data so that DuoFertility can indicate your fertility accurately. -
Page 17: Icons
Icons DuoFertility can identify when you are most fertile solely by using the temperature data which is recorded by the sensor. However, there are a number of additional pieces of information which you can enter to increase the accuracy of predictions. -
Page 18: Additional Icons
If an error occurs, the “connect” icon will flash blue. In this case, please plug the reader into a computer and run the software. When the software is running, this icon will turn solid blue. If the “connect” icon continues to flash blue, contact the DuoFertility careline. Additional icons “Illness” icon If you are feeling unwell, select this icon. -
Page 19: How To Use The Software
To view your fertility chart and enter information, you can plug the reader into your computer and run the DuoFertility software. It is very important for you to plug your reader into your computer and run the software at least once a week. -
Page 20: Using The Software
Once the software has been installed onto your computer, launching DuoFertility from the autorun prompt will take you directly to your fertility chart. You may also run the DuoFertility software directly from the Start Menu on Windows or the Applications folder on the Mac. -
Page 21: Data Display
Data display You can scroll backwards on your chart to view data for past dates by clicking on the graph and dragging it. Alternatively, you can use your mouse wheel. You are not able to scroll more than one week into the future. Entering information into the software You can use the software to enter in all the information that you enter into the reader, as well as writing notes and recording LH test results. -
Page 22: Leaving Notes On The Software
“OK” to save your changes. An icon will appear in your chart to indicate that a note has been written for that day. Transferring your data to the DuoFertility centre When you plug your reader into a computer with an Internet connection and open your fertility chart, your data will automatically be transferred to our servers. -
Page 23: Synchronisation With The Duofertility Centre
From time to time we may need to install important updates to your DuoFertility monitor and the DuoFertility software. If an update is available, a message will appear on the screen on closing the DuoFertility software. Click OK to allow the reader to update. -
Page 24: The Reader
The reader Light scale “Today’s” arrow Central button Scroll wheel Cancel DuoFertility icon Connect to your computer Battery For an explanation of all the icons, see Pages 13-14. Ovulation pain Period Intercourse Cervical mucus Feeling ill Star 1 Disrupted sleep... -
Page 25: How To Use The Reader
How to use the reader If you are away from your computer and therefore unable to launch your DuoFertility software, you can enter additional information directly onto the reader as well. You can interact with the reader by using the scroll wheel and the central button. The different icons which appear along the edge of the reader indicate the different functions that are available, and the light scale is used to display your fertility status. -
Page 26: How To Cancel An Icon
You can use the icons which appear on the reader to enter in further information on the day it occurs to help DuoFertility to refine its prediction of your fertility. For information on the meaning of each icon, please turn to pages 13-14. - Page 27 Entering intercourse, ovulation pain and star 1 information on the reader Use the scroll wheel to select the icon corresponding to the data that you want to enter and press the central button. The entire light scale will light up. The icon will flash white, indicating that this information has been saved.
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Page 28: Transferring Data From The Sensor
This will start the data transfer. Continue to hold the reader in place against the sensor. During the transfer, the “DuoFertility“ icon will flash yellow, and a green light will move more slowly across the light display from left to right; the transfer is not complete until the light has moved all the way across the display. -
Page 29: How Long Does It Take To Transfer The Data
How long does it take to transfer the data? The data transfer usually takes up to 1 minute per day of data. So if you do not transfer the data daily it will take a few minutes each time. If the data transfer is occurring very slowly, it is fine for you to leave the sensor on the reader while you continue doing something else. -
Page 30: Reading Your Fertility Status
Please bear in mind that, in some cases, the DuoFertility reader needs at least one full cycle of temperature data before it can display your fertility status. - Page 31 Displaying your fertility status on a computer You can plug your reader into a computer to view your fertility status in detail. The software indicates which days you are most fertile by the green shading which appears. If there is no shading, this indicates that this is not the most fertile time of your cycle.
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting DuoFertility has been designed to be intuitive and easy to use, but as with any product, technical issues may occur from time to time. We have therefore included below an easy, step-by-step approach to solving any problems that may arise. If you would like further assistance, or if you are experiencing an issue which is not listed below, please call our careline. -
Page 33: Looking After The Duofertility Product
Looking after the DuoFertility product Both the DuoFertility reader and sensor are electronic devices like your mobile phone and so you should take good care of them. To ensure that you get the most out of the product, we strongly recommend you follow the guidelines below: •... -
Page 34: Cleaning The Sensor And Reader
Internet connection, this will have ensured that your data has been stored securely. If you have to replace your reader, we will be able to transfer previous cycle data collected to your new reader to avoid DuoFertility having to learn about your cycle patterns again. -
Page 35: Frequently Asked Questions About Duofertility
What should I do if I have stopped using the DuoFertility system for some time? Please let us know if you are planning to have a break from using DuoFertility. We recommend that you continue to make a note of your menstruation so this can be entered into the reader in the future. - Page 36 It is important for the sensor to be very close to the reader to ensure that the transfer of the data is successful. How long do I have to use DuoFertility before it can identify my fertile window? Since DuoFertility takes several readings a minute, it may be possible to detect the shift in temperature which coincides with ovulation after only several days of use.
- Page 37 In some cases of infertility, information about your cycle can help your doctor to identify a problem. This is why doctors often recommend that you chart your temperature for a few months if you are struggling to conceive. The convenience of DuoFertility means that this is done automatically for you while you sleep.
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Page 38: Glossary
Glossary Blood-hormone pregnancy test: a blood test that will confirm whether you are pregnant or not. The hormone measured by this test is Human Chloronic Gonadotropin hCG (a hormone very similar to LH). Body basal temperature (BBT): the lowest temperature the body reaches while sleeping Particular patterns of BBT can indicate which phase of the menstrual cycle a woman is entering and can therefore be used as an aid to conception. - Page 39 Luteal phase: the post-ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle. During this phase, the corpus luteum (or yellow body) produces progesterone, and the endometrium (uterine lining) thickens to support the implantation and growth of the embryo. Menstrual cycle: the period of time lasting from the first day of your menstruation to the day before your next menstruation (period).
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Page 40: Careline
DuoFertility from someone who is familiar with the device and how it is designed. The DuoFertility careline has been set up to fulfil this need and offers free support for all DuoFertility users. Our highly trained staff will be happy to help you and answer any questions you may have about using the device. -
Page 41: Name And Address Of Manufacturer
Name and address of manufacturer Cambridge Temperature Concepts Limited is a UK registered company (number 5943341), with registered offices at Downing Enterprise, Downing College, University of Cambridge, Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1DQ, United Kingdom. The head offices are based at Cambridge Science Park, Unit 23, Milton Road, CB4 0EY, Cambridge, UK. -
Page 42: The "Use Of Measurement Data
Limitations of information from Fertility Experts The DuoFertility experts are trained to analyse your data and interpret this in conjunction with your provided medical and fertility history, as well as any other information you may provide from time to time. DuoFertility experts cannot (for... - Page 43 Careline +44 (0)1223 967703 support.en@duofertility.com USA: EMAIL: Support.US@duofertility.com CARELINE: (USA Toll Free): 1-866-727-9807 Manufactured and distributed by: DuoFertility is distributed in the Cambridge Temperature Concepts Ltd. United States by: 23 Cambridge Science Park Cambridge Temperature Concepts Ltd. Milton Road P.o. Box 398101...
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