How to Use an Ovulation Scope
For some women getting pregnant is a snap, and for others it can be a long, involved process. There are several tools available to help women predict the best time of the month to conceive. However, most of the urine-based ovulation tests are for one time use, similar to pregnancy tests. If used month after month, these tests can end up costing a pretty penny. The ovulation scope, on the other hand, can be used and reused month after month. Generally costing around $30 to $50, the scope is a definite value compared to buying several of the more popular urine tests. In addition, the ovulation scope is the size of a tube of lipstick and can be popped into a purse or pocket and toted around discreetly. Another added benefit of the scope is that it can indicate the time leading up to ovulation, rather than just the day prior or the day of. This can be very beneficial when planning to conceive, and also allows women with irregular cycles to know when "O Day" is coming.
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Instructions
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Purchase an ovulation scope. Some drugstores carry them, but they can be difficult to find in stores. They are easily purchased online at sites such as Early Pregnancy Tests or Fertile-Focus.
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Unscrew the top of the scope to reveal the lens. Keep in mind that essentially the ovulation scope is just a tiny microscope.
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Place a drop of saliva on the lens with your finger. If bubbling occurs, clean lens and try again.
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Let the lens dry thoroughly. The amount of drying time varies, but an hour should suffice. Sometimes the directions advise only five minutes of drying time, but that is usually not long enough.
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Once the lens is dry, screw it back into place and peer through the eye piece. If you wear glasses you will have to take them off first. The scope should come with a tiny button to press that will light the inside. You can then see the microscopic properties of the dried saliva.
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Compare what you see on the slide to the examples that come with the scope. If you see nothing or small sporadic dots, ovulation is not occurring nor is it about to. If there are dots mixed in with a slight fern pattern, similar to snowflakes or vines, then ovulation is probably just a few days off. If there is an obvious and unmistakable fern pattern, then ovulation is eminent or already occurring. Obvious fern patterns indicate the best possible time to conceive.
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Tips & Warnings
Clean the scope after each use with plain water or a dry cloth. Make sure the remnants of the last sample do not remain after you are done cleaning.
If you are actively trying to conceive and ferning patterns continue long after ovulation, this may be a sign that you are pregnant.
Do not clean scope with glass cleaner or other chemicals as this may alter results.
