OV-Watch FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about OV-Watch
Can exercise or showering affect the OV-Watch®?
Yes. It is best to wait at least one hour after showering or vigorous exercise before wearing the Watch, but remember to never get OV-Watch wet.
What happens if I get the watch wet?
Remove the sensor and leave the monitor face down for a couple of hours to let any moisture evaporate.
What if I forget to wear the watch?
If two or more days of readings are missed completely in the pre-fertile phase of your cycle the watch will forfeit the cycle and display NO DATA on the fertility status screen.
How tight must I attach the OV-Watch® to my wrist?
The OV-Watch® device needs to be snug on the wrist to make good contact, but not so tight as to affect blood flow to your hand.
Can I use the OV-Watch® if I am still taking birth control pills?
No. The use of the pill would definitely affect the results of predicting ovulation, since the woman will not ovulate. If you are trying to get pregnant, discontinue use of your birth control pills before you begin using OV-Watch. Wait until you have had 2 normal monthly cycles before using OV-Watch.
Does OV-Watch® work if I am taking fertility drugs?
In an ongoing clinical trial, OV-Watch performed as expected with fertility drugs, like Clomid.
Note: The watch should continue to work as long as the fertility drugs do not mask the physical symptoms of ovulation or the signs of ovulation. Herbs and fertility supplements have not been studied with OV-Watch.
The OV-Watch® should indicate fertile days during the fertile window. The lack of detection and/or indication of detection of fertility can be due to a lack of contact with the skin (ie: the watch is not being worn tight enough), or failure of the sensor due to water exposure, or other reasons described in the user reference manual. It is also possible that you have gone through your cycle without ovulating. It is normal to have an occasional cycle without ovulating and therefore not have a fertile reading.
Can I use a sensor for more than one cycle?
No. The sensor has a gel contained within it that depletes as the sensor operates. The sensor can only be used for one cycle.
What happens when I replace the battery in the watch and the battery low indicator does not go away?
OV-Watch takes a reading every 12 hours to determine battery life. Once a new battery has been installed, it may take up to 12 hours for the low-battery icon to reset, and then the battery low indicator will disappear.
Why does OV-Watch go on automatic after getting fertile day 1 reading?
OV-Watch detects the surge of chloride ions that comes about 6 days Before ovulation. Once the user sees fertile day 1, that means that the watch has detected the surge, and can predict that they are going to ovulate 4 days later. Once OV-Watch detects the chloride surge that it is looking for, it has done its job and is able to give you 4 days advanced notice of ovulation. It works very similar to the LH based urine sticks in that they detect the LH surge that comes hours before ovulation. When the user gets a positive on the stick, they can assume that they are going to ovulate in the next 0-24 hours. That advanced notice that OV-Watch offers the user makes the difference when trying to conceive.
When do I start wearing OV-Watch and for how long in my cycle do I need to wear it?
OV-Watch needs to be worn from the 1 (first day of red blood bleeding), 2, or 3rd day of your period, every day or night for at least 6 hours. It is required that you wear OV-Watch through your 4 fertile days and ovulation time. You can stop wearing it after the "NF" has returned.
In the event that you are not pregnant that cycle, please follow the directions in the manual to start a new cycle when your period begins again. If you are pregnant that cycle, then press button A and B together and hold for a few seconds. This will put the watch to sleep to save the battery for future use.
Where can I get help with a technical problem?
Call OV-Watch® Manufacturer Customer Service at 1-877-249 BABY (2229) for immediate assistance or email the manufacturer at techsupport@ovwatch.com.
