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Original Research
Prediction of ovulation using a dipstick sensitive to urinary luteinising hormone
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Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Centre for Reproductive Biology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
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Reader in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Centre for Reproductive Biology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
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Research Technician, Centre for Reproductive Biology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
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Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Centre for Reproductive Biology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol. 1988, 15(1-2), 31–33;
Published: 10 March 1988
Abstract
Accurate prediction of ovulation is essential for patients receiving donor insemination (AID). In 9 patients, detection of the urinary luteinising hormone (LH) surge by monoclonal antibody immunospecific dipstick tests (Ovustick) for both home and laboratory use was assessed with simultaneous quantitative estimations of plasma and urinary LH. In all patients the Ovustick accurately detected within 24 hours the beginning of the plasma LH surge. This test may prove to be a useful method for ovulation prediction but further evaluation is required.