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why or why did I pee on the first response fertility test stick?

amandaleigh1amandaleigh1 member
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Since both my and my husband's insurance will not pay for any fertility testing, I decided it might be a good idea to pee on the first response fertility test stick on my CD3 with FMU. I did this, and, at first I was happy that my test line was lighter than the control line, which is supposedly normal. But after mucking around on the internet, I am now worried that my test line was not light enough-- or that these tests may not be particularly sensitive. I would assume that the lighter it is the better. Combine this with the fact that I have no idea what the reference sensitivity is (it is not published)-- I wonder if it is possible to have borderline to high FSH and still test okay via the pee stick. Am I being completely irrational?

IVF #1 ET 1 d3 embryo 10/30/11 BFP
3 Embryos frozen (1 d5, 2 d6)

DS born 07/29/12

FET #1 ET 1 d5 embryo 02/10/15 BFN

FET #2 1 d6 embryo didn't survive thaw, transferred last d6. CP :(

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Re: why or why did I pee on the first response fertility test stick?

  • jcathjcath member
    I don't know enough about the tests - have you tried the website to see if they have any info? My RE wants your FSH to be under 10 and I've also heard people have different #s in different months.
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  • amandaleigh1amandaleigh1 member
    Yeah, I did check their website-- they don't have any specific numbers for this particular test. It was only after I took the test that I googled and noted that people on other boards have also felt a little dissatisfied with the test, especially not knowing what the sensitivity is. Probably better ways to spend 20 dollars.

    IVF #1 ET 1 d3 embryo 10/30/11 BFP
    3 Embryos frozen (1 d5, 2 d6)

    DS born 07/29/12

    FET #1 ET 1 d5 embryo 02/10/15 BFN

    FET #2 1 d6 embryo didn't survive thaw, transferred last d6. CP :(

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  • vegetaravegetara

    Do they have a customer service number? Perhaps someone there could answer your questions.

     You might also want to try a pharmacist. They know a lot of stuff. 

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  • amandaleigh1amandaleigh1 member

    Here is what you get in response if you ask them what the control line means (re: sensitivity):

    Dear Ms. X:

    Thank you for visiting our web site about the First Response? Fertility Test for Women.

    The First Response? Female Fertility test is a test designed to detect the presence of FSH in urine. For this color matching test, the reference line is calibrated to help a woman assess her ovarian reserve (fertility potential).  In laboratory studies, the test is over 95% accurate.

    The FSH levels used to calibrate the reference line are proprietary.

    We hope you will visit our web site again at: WWW.CHURCHDWIGHT.COM for information about our company, products, history, and financial information.


    Caroline Reilly
    Consumer Relations Representative

     

    This is totally obfuscatory (which I did tell them)! The test is 95% accurate-- but to what?! 


    IVF #1 ET 1 d3 embryo 10/30/11 BFP
    3 Embryos frozen (1 d5, 2 d6)

    DS born 07/29/12

    FET #1 ET 1 d5 embryo 02/10/15 BFN

    FET #2 1 d6 embryo didn't survive thaw, transferred last d6. CP :(

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