BioCheck™ - a new babystart™ product

The babystart™ fertility screening test for women measures the sex hormone that is an indicator of a womans biological fertility clock.

I expect you know that a woman's fertility starts to decline after she gets to 30 but what you probably did not know is that the hormone FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) is intimately involved with a woman's fertility and rising levels tend to be associated with reduced fertility. This hormone can be raised in women with irregular periods and will steadily rise as a woman gets older. As menopause approaches the levels get particularly high and act as an early warning system.

With this test a negative result is going to be good news although its not proof of fertility. A positive test result suggests your fertility is reduced and we recommend that you see your doctor to discuss the results and perhaps have more tests done..

 

This babystart™ home diagnostic screening test is a rapid test of FSH concentration in urine. The kit contains two tests and if both test results are positive it is an indicator of reduced fertility.

The BioCheck™ female fertility test will allow you to test your fertility potential, privately and discreetly in your own home.

What are the test sticks for?

The test sticks are basically a biochemical test that works on a urine sample and is used in the same way as a pregnancy test. The test provides an accurate way of detecting the levels of the fertility hormone FSH in the urine. Since this is the hormone that maintains the regular function of your ovaries and sex hormones it is a useful aid to assessing your fertility. A positive result will be indicative of a possible reduction in your fertility. This test is especially useful for women with irregular cycles or aged 30 or more.

A Positive Test result indicates;

  • That you should repeat the test again in 5-7 days. If both tests are positive then you have high FSH levels.
  • That you should see your doctor if trying for a baby.
  • That you may be pre-menopausal and if symptoms such as irregular periods, hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia and fatigue exist, you should discuss your results and symptoms with your doctor.

A Negative Test result indicates;

  • That your FSH levels are not raised. However, if you do have irregular periods or any menopause-like symptoms we still recommend you see your doctor.
  • If in doubt please don't forget you can email us for some advice as well
 

How do you use the Test?

  1. Remove the test stick from the foil packet and discard the freshness packet.
  2. Hold the test stick by the thumb grip, point the absorbent tip downward and urinate on the absorbent tip for at least five seconds.(Note: if more convenient, you may urinate into a clean cup then immerse the absorbent tip into the urine for at least five seconds).
  3. Wait five minutes before reading the result.
  4. The formation of a pink/purple line in the control window indicates that the test is working properly. (Note: if a line does not appear in the control window, the test is invalid).
  5. A pink/purple line in the large test window whose colour intensity is stronger than the line in the control window indicates a positive result. A faint line in the test window indicates a negative test result.

When do you use the Test ?

The first morning urine is recommended because it contains the highest levels of FSH. Testing any other time of day may give false negative test results.


 

The BioCheck™ female fertility test is set to determine whether the FSH levels in urine are greater than 25miu/mL.

Any Questions ? Just email us now.. we will be pleased to help.

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