Questions about ovulation scopes.... - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

babyfever · 02-07-2005, 08:26 AM

So I got an ovulation scope and have been using it for about a month now.
There was one day that I saw fern type things on the scope, but there was only a couple. Then after that, I saw nothing the rest of the month.

I can't help but wonder if I'm using it incorrectly or if it was just a waist of time and money.

The directions that came with mine were VERY vague. Is there a certain amount of salyvia that you are supposed to put on the scope??

How about getting the salyvia on the scope?? Is there a 'better' way to get it on there than with your tounge or finger??

It also says to let it dry for about 10 mins. before reading. Well, I have done this and some times it's dry and sometimes it's not. Is there something on timing the drying that I'm not getting or doing correctly??

And finally, how come I saw fern type things on only one day??? I thought it was supposed to show you up to three days before and three days after ovulation.(?)

Any help would be great! And thanks in advance!

sammieP · 02-17-2005, 08:36 AM

I had the same problem with my scope, i saw ferns and spots one day then nothing for two days (just spots) and then ferns and spots again and now nothing since

I lick mine and then put it on my dressing table to dry for about 15 minutes and then i read it, my instructions were very vague so i asked my chemist, he said you can lick it or use you inner cheek bit or your cm, personally i use my saliva, but either works, he said it best not to use your finger as it may interfere with the reading!

Im not sure if you should put a certain amount of saliva on it though! Sometimes mine only shows up 2 spots when i lick it and other times it shows up loads, so im not 100% how much is 'enough'.

Hope this has helped a little

p.s the spotting and ferns is called the Transition phase.

Sliminside · 02-17-2005, 08:58 AM

Hi what`s the make of the scope you have bought I have the ovatel one which I bought online, i have been using it for a month and its really easy to use and works perfect, just need to conceive now, good luck

sammieP · 02-17-2005, 09:58 AM

Mine is an isis scope.

laurabelle1317 · 02-17-2005, 12:15 PM

I started using my scope on Friday. Here are my results day by day with PF meaning partial ferning and F meaning full ferning:

Fri: PF
Sat: F
Sun: F
Mon: PF
Tues: PF
Wed: PF
Thurs: PF

So I have seen ferning for too long it seems. And I had 2 days of full ferning and now it is back to partial ferning. I definitley have not ovulated yet, as my temp was real low today. I am starting to think that these scopes don't work so well. Like yes - I have clearly seen ferning and it looks real cool, but it doesn't seem to be at the right times in my cycle yet. So I don't know. I am just as confused as everyone else. Also, I can't really use a morning saliva sample - that always reults in nor ferning at all, even though I may be ferning later in the day.

It will be interesting to see what it does as I actually do get closer to ovulation and then actually ovulate.

I hope wew al get the hang of these things! Actually, I hope we all won't need to use them next month!

~Laura~