Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Monitoring fertility cycle
Reexamination Certificate
2003-06-30
2008-09-23
Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Monitoring fertility cycle
C600S300000, C600S306000, C600S546000, C600S554000, C600S587000, C600S591000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07427271
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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CR Miles P.C.
Hindenburg Max
Hoekstra Jeffrey G
Miles Craig
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