Method and apparatus for diagnosis of infertility status in the mammalian vagina
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for interpreting vaginal measurement data by electronic means without the need for the user to take part in the data interpretation process. More specifically, an intelligent probe monitors folliculogenesis and correlates the ovarian function data to probe profile characteristics of the female reproductive cycle. A fertile window is defined with reference to the correlation between folliculogenesis and probe cyclic profiles. Data stored within the apparatus can be downloaded into an external display appliance or data analysis unit. Another aspect of the invention allows for continuous layout of the memory of preceding cycles in the inventory of the apparatus, retaining the most recent while erasing the most distant stored data. These methods assure a reliable fit for the diagnosis of fertility, treatment of infertility as far as timing of treatment procedures, management of subfertility and other gynecological disorders such as luteal phase deficiency or short luteal phase, and the management of premenstrual mood disorders, and of premenopausal and menopausal patients.
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- 12. An apparatus for diagnosing fertility status in a female mammal wherein the monitoring of ovarian function and predicting and detecting of ovulation is performed by means of a small singlepiece self-contained probe with a display in the handle of the device indicating the beginning and the end of the fertile window or the actual fertile day numbers within said fertile window.
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