PRE-SEED 6 PACK+25 OVULATION/PREGNANCY FERTILITY TESTS Start Price GBP 9.99 Current Price GBP 9.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 23, 2008 End Time Saturday, July 26, 2008 Location Watford See more about 'PRE-SEED 6 PACK+25 OVULATION/PREGNANCY FERTILITY TESTS ' Description PRE-SEED 6 PACK (TRYING TO CONCEIVE - TTC) SPERM FRIENDLY LUBRICANT + ANY COMBINATION OF 25 ULTRA EARLY PREGNANCY/OVULATION TESTS TO BUY THIS OFFER OR SIMILAR RIGHT NOW AT AN EVEN LOWER PRICE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW CLICK HERE FOR MY SHOP PRICES (Remember to sort by price :) (Buyer Identity kept private)   What does buyer ID kept private mean? This means that your identity is not shown at any time on eBay so no one knows who purchased this item except for you, as the buyer, and us, as the seller. Most customers would prefer to keep this transaction totally private so we will NOT leave feedback. Equally we do not expect you to leave us feedback and are happy about this. If you want us to leave you feedback we are happy to do so - just let us know you want us to leave feedback by sending us a message via eBay when you have received your goods and are happy with your purchase. What do I actually receive with this pack? You will receive one brand new Pre-Seed pack that contains 6 separate applicators. In addition you will receive 25 brand new individually foiled and sealed ovulation/pregnancy tests in any combination you wish all for the one price shown together with the post and packing charge as indicated. What do you mean by any combination of tests?We understand that there are numerous factors that affect the menstrual cycle and the chances of conceiving including important considerations such as irregular cycles, PCOS, hormone treatments, a lazy ovary, previous miscarriages, breast feeding etc., etc. The purpose of this fertilitypack is designed to enable you to select the number, the type and the sensitivity of the tests you need to ensure that the pack you receive fits your particular situation perfectly. How do I choose which combination to have? Very simple - just buy the item and go through to check-out in the normal way. When you check out there is the opportunity then to leave a message to seller – simply click on the “Add message” icon and this will open a box allowing you to leave us the message about the combination that you would like. Alternatively you can always send us a message via eBay. Simply tell us the combination you want - 25 pregnancy tests, or 25 ovulation tests, or 10 pregnancy tests + 15 ovulation tests etc. The only condition is that the combination can't be more than 25. If you buy multiple lots then you can do the same so if you buy 2 lots then that is 50 tests in any combination you like. What if I don't tell you the combination of tests I would like? If you forget to tell us the combination you want then we will send you 15 ovulation tests and 10 pregnancy tests. So if this is not what you want then make sure you tell us what you do want before we despatch your order.   What about selecting the sensitivity of the tests?   Basically for the majority of women (around 80%) we recommend and supply, as standard, 30 mIU Normal sensitivity ovulation tests and 10 mIU High sensitivity pregnancy tests. This is what we will send you if you do not specify anything different.   How do I know what is best for me and what does this mIU stuff all mean anyway?   In its simplest terms the numbers (e.g. 25 mIU) are just a standardised measurement system that detects the pregnancy or ovulation hormone present in your body. The lower the number the higher the sensitivity.   Our Pregnancy Tests (2 sensitivities)   10 mIU  - High sensitivity 25 mIU  - Normal sensitivity   Essentially the higher the sensitivity the earlier you will detect your pregnancy. We have given more detailed information about what this all means and why this is important lower down the page.   Our Ovulation Tests (3 sensitivities)   30 mIU – Normal sensitivity   15 mIU – High Sensitivity 40 mIU – Low Sensitivity   As with pregnancy tests the higher the sensitivity the earlier you will detect if you are about to ovulate. If you have regular cycles and no known problems then the Normal 30 mIU sensitivity are the ones you should have and the ones we recommend. We have given more detailed information further down the page about why you may need different sensitivity ovulation tests and how to discover if you do.   Why are you the first and only Company to offer different sensitivities of pregnancy and ovulation tests?   We care about our customers and we "listen" to what you tell us. When it comes to pregnancy you want to know you are pregnant as soon as possible so we supply, as standard, the highest sensitivity tests available at 10 mIU but still offer the 'normal' 25 mIU tests if you want these ones instead. Most doctors still use the less sensitive 25 mIU tests but many hospitals now use our Ultra Early 10 mIU tests as it is vital that before giving any emergency treatment it is known whether the woman is pregnant.   When it comes to ovulation tests we discovered that a standard test simply wasn't right for a significant number of women and following a number of trials with many of you who were having problems we now offer 3 different sensitivities for our ovulation tests - our special thanks to Claire, Emma, Lisa, Sarah and Donna (you know who you are) for being our guinea pigs, so to speak, and help us get it right for you and many other women like you :)    How good are these tests?   We now sell literally millions of these tests in the UK and throughout the world - they are made specifically for us and comply with CE (European Community) and FDA (United States) rules and regulations and every pack has the approval details printed on them. We also sell them to some of the largest Charity organisations such as the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) and to large parts of the UK National Health Service (NHS). The tests we supply to the NHS are identical to the ones we sell to you and every batch is checked religiously for quality and accuracy - they are more than 99% accurate. As for the expiry dates, they will always be at least 1 year away and more often nearly 2 years (which is the legal maximum).   How soon will you ship, how long will it take, is it insured and is the packaging discreet?   Provided your order and payment is received before 3.30pm UK time on a business day it will go out the same day by 1st class Royal Mail (or Air Mail if you have an overseas address). All packages have no indication of content, are marked "Private and Confidential" and the contents are not visible or identifiable from the outside of the package. All shipments to all destinations are fully insured and covered in the event of loss or damage - though we will require you to follow some simple steps in order to have a refund or re-send in those rare occurrences when your shipment is lost or damaged.    All overseas shipments are via Air Mail and usually arrive in 2-4 days for Europe, 3-7 days for North America and 5-10 days to Australasia. All packages are correctly labelled including completed Customs documentation and our specific FDA Import Licence number for all North American shipments. PRE-SEED 6 APPLICATOR PACK When Does Vaginal Dryness Occur? Many times women believe that vaginal lubricants or moisturizers are only for women going through menopause and experiencing vaginal dryness. This is not true and normal hormonal fluctuations often cause vaginal dryness creating the need for extra vaginal lubrication. Vaginal dryness can often occur during:-• the menstrual cycle• pregnancy• childbirth• nursing• times of emotional stress• and when using a condom. Why do I need PRE-SEED rather than other vaginal lubricants? Pre-Seed is sperm friendly which means that sperm can move freely in your vagina. The picture below shows sperm swimming freely between semen and Pre-Seed which is exactly what you need when trying to conceive.   Many popular lubricants can create a barrier that interferes with sperm as shown in the picture below - you can see that no sperm have been able to enter the lubricant. Even worse many popular lubricants are actually hostile to sperm and should not be used when trying to conceive. What makes Pre-Seed so special?   Pre-Seed is the first "fertility-friendly" Intimate Moisturizer that mimics natural body secretions to relieve vaginal dryness while providing an optimal sperm environment. Pre-seed’s moisture is delivered in a fluid with the same pH and osmolarity as semen and fertile cervical mucus, so as not to harm sperm, and to be mild to a woman's body.Pre-Seed contains a naturally occurring bioactive plant sugar (arabinogalactan) which provides antioxidant support to cells. Antioxidant levels can be severely decreased in semen from men with fertility problems leading to sperm damage. Pre-Seed is deposited inside to coat the vagina and external cervix and replenish nature's moisture without harming sperm even while trying to conceive – a time of increased vaginal dryness when other personal lubricants should be avoided. Pre-Seed has been fully clinically tested and doctor recommended  What if I want to find out more information? We at Fertilityplan have fully checked and tested this product but if you need more information please follow the link below which will take you to the US manufacturer's web-site. CLICK HERE Fertilityplan One Step Pregnancy Tests Whether you are trying to get pregnant or trying to keep from getting pregnant, you want to know immediately if you are pregnant or not. The pregnancy tests that we offer are fast, accurate, reliable and an easy alternative when you require immediate and discreet results in the privacy of your own home. How does a pregnancy test work? A pregnancy test measures the presence of the hormone Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG) in your urine. HCG is produced in the placenta shortly after the embryo attaches to the uterine lining. This hormone then builds up rapidly in your body in the days following successful conception.  When should I do the test? The test can be taken at any time of the day. However, we do recommend that you test first thing in the morning when your urine is most concentrated. Do not drink large amounts of fluid in an attempt to increase the volume of urine as this may dilute the urine making HCG more difficult to detect. What does the test result look like?                                                                                                                            Pregnant                         Not Pregnant How long will it take before I can read the result? You can read the results in under 5 minutes and a positive result can often be seen in under 30 seconds. What is the difference between home tests and those done by a doctor? Many doctors and clinics use our pregnancy tests anyway, in which case they are exactly the same. Occasionally, some women may be given a blood test, but they aren’t very different from our pregnancy tests either as both types look for the presence of HCG in your body. What should I do with my results? If your pregnancy test results are positive, you should consult your doctor to discuss your pregnancy and what steps and precautions should be taken next. In addition, if your test is negative and you still suspect you may be pregnant, you may want to confirm your test results with another pregnancy test a few days later. If I see 2 lines but one is fainter than the other is this a positive result? Yes, if 2 lines appear you are pregnant no matter how faint the lines appear. Can anything affect the results of these tests? Drinking alcohol, painkillers, oral contraceptives, antibiotics and other common drugs will not affect the result of these tests. Only medicines that contain HCG can produce a false positive result. If you are unsure about your result or your period has still not arrived you should see your doctor for advice. What are 10 mIU Ultra Early pregnancy tests and what does it all mean? It is unfortunate that some eBay sellers claim their tests are ultra early and 10 mIU when they are not. Basically if the outer foil doesn't indicate 10 mIU then they are NOT the Ultra Early highest sensitivity pregnancy tests. We send out the Ultra Early 10 mIU tests as a standard. The number given after the Lot number (-10 or -25) indicates the sensitivity of our tests. Some women on hormone treatments containing HCG may require tests with the lower 25 mIU sensitivity and for those women we will happily send you 25 mIU sensitivity tests - just let us know in the "notes to seller". A 10 mIU pregnancy test will show a faint line at a level of 10 mIU of HCG (the hormone that is produced in large amounts when you are pregnant). A normal non-pregnant woman is at a level of 5 mIU or less and from the first day of becoming pregnant the level of HCG doubles every day for the first 3 months until the level is at several hundred thousand. The average woman could, therefore, show a faint line only 1 day after conception but if the level started at 1 mIU then it would be 3 days after conception that the line would show. Accordingly it can vary from person to person and the actual day of conception in the cycle can vary slightly depending on the day the egg was released from the ovary, the day it was fertilised and the day the egg implanted. Normally we would say that these tests would be certain to show a positive result 6 days after conception. On the 7th day the line would be much darker and so on. Having said that we have had women say they showed positive after only 2 days!! The risk of testing too early being that the test could be a 'chemical pregnancy' as the fertilised egg may fail and turn out to be just a heavier period than normal. Experts estimate that up to 50% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage and many of these manifest themselves as slightly later or heavier periods. Fertilityplan One Step Ovulation Tests A pregnancy begins with conception. A child is conceived when the male sperm successfully fertilises the female egg. Successful fertilisation is most likely during a 24-hour period following the LH surge. Since this window is usually only open once a month and for a short period of time, being able to predict the LH surge is very helpful when trying to become pregnant. We have selected these ovulation tests for their price, accuracy and reliability. These tests look for the presence of LH in urine. How does a home ovulation test work and what is the LH surge?   When a woman is about to ovulate, her body releases a large amount of a hormone called LH (Luteinising Hormone). LH is always present in your urine but the levels increase (surge) in the middle of your cycle, causing you to release an egg from the ovary. This process is called ovulation. If the LH surge is present, ovulation is likely to occur in the next 24 to 36 hours.   These ovulation tests detect the LH surge by measuring the amount of LH in urine.   When should I do the test?   To determine when to begin testing, you need to work out the length of your menstrual cycle. The length of your cycle is from the first day of your period to the last day before your next period starts (count the first day of bleeding as day 1). Calculate what the usual length of your menstrual cycle has been the last few months. Once you have worked out the average length of your cycle you can refer to the chart that is included with our tests which clearly and simply shows on which day of your menstrual cycle you should begin testing.   Why should I avoid testing first thing in the morning?   You should avoid testing your urine first thing in the morning as LH is synthesized in your body early in the morning. It will not show up in your urine until later in the day.   What does the test result look like?                                                   No surge                                             Surge present   When the LH surge is present the "Test" line (lower of the two lines in the white area) will be almost as dark or darker than the "Control" line (upper line in the white area).   Once I receive a positive result, when is the best time to have intercourse?   Ovulation usually follows the start of the LH surge within 24-36 hours. This is the time when you are at your most fertile, therefore you should have intercourse during this time.   How long will it take before I can read the result?   A positive result can often be read in under 40 seconds but to confirm a negative result (no test line or the test line is much fainter than the control line) you should wait the full 10 minutes.   What happens if after using the tests provided I have still not detected my LH surge?   Most women with regular cycles will detect their LH Surge in 5 days or under. However, if you have irregular cycles you may need to test for longer and may require additional ovulation tests to detect your LH Surge. Also see the section below regarding different sensitivities of our ovulation tests.   I have recently come off the contraceptive pill. Will this affect my result?   As the pill disrupts your natural hormone balance it may take a few months for your periods to return to normal. You may want to wait until you have had 2 normal periods before starting to use ovulation tests. Please be aware that pregnancy and breastfeeding can affect the results of any ovulation test.   Will alcohol or other common medications affect the results of this test?   No, but you should consult your doctor if you are taking any hormonal treatments.   Can I use the ovulation test for contraception?   No, the test is not designed to prevent conception. As sperm can survive for 72 hours you might still become pregnant if you had intercourse before you detected your LH Surge and also because some woman can and do ovulate more than once in the same cycle.   What about the sensitivity of ovulation tests and why might I need a different sensitivity?   Ok, we are going to dispel a few old wives’ tales here and give you some facts:-   Firstly, virtually every woman in the world will ovulate almost exactly 14 days BEFORE she starts her period – not the other way round!! That's fine for women with regular cycles of 26-30 days between each period but the trouble is a lot of women have irregular periods or other conditions such as PCOS, a lazy ovary, previous miscarriages, endometriosis, currently breast feeding etc., etc.   So what exactly happens is this:-   In any one cycle and on average, 80% of women will ovulate normally but around 11% of women will not ovulate at all and another 9% will ovulate twice or more. The latter explains a lot of those unwanted pregnancies by Roman Catholics trusting to the "rhythm method" to prevent conception!!   Now the “average” woman ............is there such a thing? They are all special if you ask me :) will have an LH (the hormone that triggers ovulation) level of between 5-20 mIU in her system. When the surge occurs the basal level rises to approximately 50-200 mIU and at this level ovulation occurs and the egg is released from the ovary. This means that for most women the 30 mIU ovulation sensitivity tests will be ideal.   But how will I know if they are not right for me? I hate to say this but it is trial and error. Firstly, if there is a problem and you don’t seem to be ovulating normally – DON’T WORRY – it is not unusual. The reason is usually simple and is down to the fact that each woman is individual and can have different results from ovulation tests – here are just 2 examples:-   We have a woman approaching menopause who notices the test line on our standard 30 mIU tests never seems to get as dark or darker than the control line or doesn’t get any test line at all. This means the level of LH never reached the level that is considered "normal" when the surge occurs. In this case the person should try the higher sensitivity tests (15 mIU) as this will pick up the LH surge at much lower levels. On the other hand we have a lady who is suffering from PCOS and this can sometimes (NOT always) cause the LH level to be consistently at a higher level than "normal". This woman will appear to get a positive result with our 30 mIU tests over several days and she is therefore not certain when she is ovulating. In this case we would recommend she purchase the lower sensitivity (40 mIU) ovulation tests which will better pinpoint the LH surge.   So what do you recommend for a newcomer to all this?   Try the normal 30 mIU sensitivity ovulation tests and if you find any problems in pinpointing when you are ovulating then try one of the other sensitivity tests and that should solve the problem :) How dark does the test line need to be to show I am ovulating normally and what if I get no lines in the test window? Essentially at any ovulation sensitivity level if you get no lines at all in the test window then you either haven't ovulated or the test is not sensitive enough to pick up the surge so you should go for the 15mIU sensitivity tests. At any sensitivity level if you get no test lines followed by faint lines for a couple of days which then fade back to no lines then that is the perfect indication that you have ovulated normally during those days. If, however, you get no lines at all in the test window with the highest sensitivity 15 mIU test (as far as we know, no one in the world does a more sensitive ovulation urine test) for 2 months then you should contact us for advice as we may be able to help. The email address is shown below.   I had a positive result for the LH surge and had sexual intercourse during this period so why have I not become pregnant?   There are many factors that can affect your fertility. It can take many healthy couples months to achieve pregnancy. You may need to use these tests for a few months before pregnancy occurs. If after 6 months of trying you have still not become pregnant, you should visit your doctor for advice.What is the "fertility pill" and how does it affect your ovulation tests?Clomid/Serophene are brand names for a drug known as Clomiphene citrate - commonly referred to as the "fertility pill". Letrozole is a very similar drug and works in exactly the same way. They are the most popular and most prescribed drugs for women who are not ovulating at all, have PCOS or suffer from irregular periods. They have proved very successful with 60-80% of women ovulating normally when taking the drugs and with 50% of those on these drugs going on to get pregnant. They have few side effects and these are generally minor - your doctor can tell you more.All these drugs are taken for 5 days (days 3-7 or 5-9 of your cycle) and are essentially a boost to your fertility hormones including LH. For this reason, if you are on any of these drugs, you should start to use our highest sensitivity (15mIU) ovulation tests 3 days after finishing the drugs i.e. on day 10 or day 12 onwards as before this you could get a false result. What is ovulation and the process of conception?As the old saying goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words" so we have included a short video (don’t forget to turn the sound up) which we feel gives an excellent short description of ovulation, including the whole process of conception (fertilisation and implantation) from the release of the egg from the ovary right up to the implantation of the fertilised egg at which point pregnancy has occurred, HCG is produced and the embryo starts to grow. If you have problems viewing the video or have a slow internet connection wait until the video is fully buffered before playing the entire video - i.e press pause once the video starts loading and wait until loading is complete before pressing play. Fertilityplan help and advice We believe that it is important to try and provide all the help and advice you may need both in planning for pregnancy and to ensure things go smoothly during your pregnancy so we have set up a special web-site that will hopefully answer most questions you may have. We welcome feedback on ways you feel we can improve on this service. We used to list the links here but eBay rules state we are not permitted external links and have refused to allow the links so if you want to get more information on any of the following please Email us at fertilityplan@aol.com and we will send you all the links:- INFORMATION ABOUT OVULATION AND THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE, INFERTILITY, POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME, AMNIOCENTESIS, ANTENATAL CARE, CHLAMYDIA AND PREGNANCY, GROUP STREP B (GBS) AND SAFEGUARDING YOUR BABY, FULL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TESTS AND MUCH MORE INCLUDING WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF HAVING A BABY SUCH AS DIET AND THINGS TO AVOID. Easy to read results Each test is individually foil-wrapped The tests are 99%+ accurate and results can often be read in less than 30 seconds Tests are discreetly packaged with no indication as to contents and marked "Private and Confidential" CE and FDA Marked for Home Self Testing Simple, One Step easy-to-use system All tests come with a minimum 18 months to expiry date Standard delivery is by First Class Royal Mail or Air Mail "Get it Fast" option also available Place a Bid!