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Relation between FERN and
GANOP test results and the size of follicle
is shown in graph 2.
Graph 2.
Relation between FERN and GANOP test results
and the size of the follicle
By the analysis of all these
parameters, it was established that, out of
213 examinations, FERN test had 15 false
positive and 12 false negative results
amounting to a total of 7.98% (27) false
results.
Out of 213
examinations, GANOP test had 20 false
positive and 8 false negative results - a
total of 13.15% (28) false results.
In 23 cases,
false results of FERN and GANOP tests
coincided.
Discussion and conclusions
The possibility
of determining fertile and infertile days of
the menstrual cycle by using the saliva
crystallization test (GANOP TEST) is viable,
its validity has been proved and its
sensitivity is high. The special validity of
this test is its certainty of reaction,
specially in the preovulatory period and the
period of ovulation.
GANOP test
shows a higher tendency towards positivism
4-5 days before the ovulation and 2-3 days
after the ovulation.
FERN test of
cervical mucus is undoubtedly more precise
while GANOP test of the saliva is more
sensitive.
Comparable
indicators of GANOP test and FERN test in
relation to sonographic changes in
follicles or their increase indicate that
GANOP test is as valid and sensitive as
FERN test and correlative values of both
tests with regard to sonographic
folliculometry are high.
The advantage of
GANOP test is its simplicity and
possibility for wide application. “MAYBE
BABY” - a mini microscope , with
instructions, may be easily used by any
woman .
A special value
of GANOP test is the establishment of
fertile and infertile days in the course of
the menstrual cycle , as a method of family
planning and reduction of unwanted effects
to health , and economization in the field
of contraception and unwanted pregnancy.
We are of the
opinion that GANOP test, owing to its
simplicity and validity, deserves a
systematic application in determining
fertile and infertile days in the course of
the menstrual cycle.
A more extensive
study is needed in order to judge real
values and scope of application of this
test. In so far as the real value of the
test is established and confirmed in course
of time, brilliant clinical future may be
predicted for it.
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