Title:
A Novel Approach for Women to Identify the Precise Day of Ovulation to Conceive or Contracept

Authors:
Shihata. Alfred A., M.D. , Brody Steven, M.D., Ph.D., USA

Abstract:

Objectives: A) Pinpoint the time of ovulation by collecting the fertile cervical secretions with the FemCap.  

B) Narrow the fertile window to three days for conception, and eight days for contraception.
C) Enhancement of the effectiveness of Fertility awareness methods (1,2,3,4,5,6,7.)
Methods: We recruited 40 healthy women with regular periods. Participants used the FemCap 8,9,10,11
(Fig 1a,1b) to collect their cervical secretion directly from the cervix.  Women recorded their basal body temperature and the status of the cervix.
Results: Women using the FemCap did identify their preovulatory cervical secretions in 96% of cases. They also verified their ovulation by a positive urinary L.H. surge (Luteinizing Hormone). The Basal Body Temperature charts were biphasic and consistent with the L.H. surge results.
Conclusions: The FemCap, in combination with fertility awareness, allowed women to pinpoint their ovulation with astonishing precision. This method shortened the fertile window to 3 days for conception and 8 days for contraception.