A quick guide to performing this test:
- Before taking the test:
- If you have symptoms but still have a regular menstrual cycle, take the test 2-7 days after your first bleed.
- If you have symptoms and your menstrual cycle is irregular, you can take the test at any time.
Note: to accurately assess the onset of menopause, you should have at least two tests separated by 7 days.
- The test will take 5-10 minutes to complete.
- The location of testing is chosen according to the convenience of the user.
- You will need to wash your hands (or use a sanitising fluid) before and after taking the test.
- Sample can be tested in two ways: collection and testing in a container or urine stream (see procedure steps).
*Sample collection cup and timer are not included in the test kit.
**Preferably take a first morning urine sample!
Procedure:
- Dip the absorbent tip of the test into the urine collected in the container or hold it in the urine stream. Note: keep results area out of the stream!
- Hold the urine for at least 15 seconds and place the test on a flat surface.
- Start timer immediately by setting for 3 minutes.
Interpretation of results:
- POSITIVE: A coloured line appears in areas (C) and *(T).
*Line (T) may also be darker than line (C).
- NEGATIVE: a coloured line appears ONLY in the (C) area or an additional FAINT line appears in the (T) area.
- INVALID: no colour line (C) or no other colour line appears in the area.
Further indications:
If you have symptoms and a regular menstrual cycle:
1st test | 2nd test | Interpretation |
---|---|---|
Positive | Positive | Most likely, you have started premenopause. Talk to your doctor about what treatments and therapies will help you maintain good health. DO NOT stop using contraception immediately. |
Positive/Negative | Negative/Positive | You may be in the early stages of premenopause. DO NOT stop using contraception immediately. |
Negative | Negative | Most likely, you have started menopause. The test may need to be repeated. Talk to your doctor about what treatments and therapies will help you maintain good health. |
If you are experiencing symptoms and have not menstruated in the last 12 months:
1st test | Interpretation |
---|---|
Positive | Most likely, you have started menopause. The test may need to be repeated. Talk to your doctor about what treatments and therapies will help you maintain good health. |
All used components of the kit are handled according to local requirements.