OVULATION CYCLE MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT

• Main Authors: BLACKWELL, LEONARD, FRANCIS, GILMOUR, ROBERT
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 30.05.2012

Ovulation Cycle Monitoring And Management AbstractA method of measuring fertility in a mammal comprises: (a) contacting a sample with a solid phase capture element comprising a first binding agent capable of binding an estrogen metabolite and a second binding agent capable of binding a progesterone metabolite; (b) determining the excretion rate of the estrogen metabolite and the progesterone metabolite; (c) determining the ovulation cycle status of the female subject based upon the relative excretion rates of the estrogen metabolite and the progesterone metabolite and other methods of measuring fertility in a mammal is disclosed. Further, test strips for performing the method above, for binding an estrogen metabolite and binding a progesterone metabolite or for detecting and quantifying estrone glucuronide and pregnanediol glucuronide; a kit for performing the method above; a reader for performing the method above; a fertility monitor; a computer program for home users for providing information on the use of the method above; a computer program product for the display and analysis of urinary estrone glucuronide and pregnanediol glucuronide excretion rates; methods of monitoring the physiologic status of one or more remotely located subjects; a method of monitoring fertility status of remotely located female subjects in need of fertility management; a method for diagnosing or treating a post-partum condition in a female; a method for treating menopause and/or symptoms associated with menopause in a female; a method of detecting cancer in a mammal; and a method detecting a reproductive disorder in a mammalian female is also disclosed.Fig.1