OneStep® Female Fertility Menopause (FSH) Midstream Test Sticks (25mIU/ml)

Description

These tests measure the level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in your body; and as there is a link between FSH levels and menopause they can be useful in determining your fertility. FSH is often raised in women with irregular periods, and also in ageing women. A negative result with this test is a good indication that you are still fertile, however, it should not be taken as proof. A positive test indicates that your fertility is reduced. In this case, you should retest and if another positive result is returned then you should visit your doctor to discuss the results.

Test sensitivity: 25mIU/ml

Normal FSH range:

Male:
Before puberty: 0 – 5.0 mIU/ml
During puberty: 0.3 – 10.0 mIU/ml
Adult: 1.5 – 12.4 mIU/ml
Female:
Before puberty: 0 – 4.0 mIU/ml
During puberty: 0.3 – 10.0 mIU/ml
Women who are still menstruating: 4.7 – 21.5 mIU/ml
After menopause: 25.8 – 134.8 mIU/ml

When should you test?

The test can be taken at any time during the month, and a second test should be taken 1 week later. We recommend that you test using first-morning urine as it contains the most hormone and so will give a more accurate result.

Instructions for use:

1. Remove the test device from the protective pouch.
2. Remove the plastic cap to expose the absorbent tip.
3. Hold the handle of the test device and turn test side on and make sure that the tip is pointing downwards.
4. As shown in the diagram urinate on to the side of the tip until it is thoroughly wet (about ten seconds) *.
5. Replace the cap over the tip and lay the device on a flat service with the window facing up. Wait for the test result.
6. Depending on the concentration of FSH in the urine sample positive results may be seen within 40 seconds. Wait the full five minutes to confirm the result. Do not read the test result after 5 minutes as this may also give an incorrect result.

* Alternatively, you may urinate into a clean, dry cup or container and dip the tip into the urine for about ten seconds.

For more information on this test please read the included .pdf file by clicking here.