What happens if I want to stop using PERSONA?
How do I reprogramme my PERSONA Monitor?


If you would like to stop using PERSONA for a particular cycle, you can choose to miss all the tests for that cycle. You may experience a higher number of 'Red' Days when you resume use of PERSONA. Press the 'm' Button at the start of the cycle you want to stop using PERSONA to inform your Monitor of your cycle length and ignore any tests requested by your Monitor in that cycle. PERSONA will continue to display Green and Red Lights based on previous information in the Monitor, although you should not rely on PERSONA as your method of contraception during this cycle because you have not updated the Monitor with your current information. Press the 'm' Button again at the start of your next cycle to resume use and then continue as normal. If you wish to discontinue using PERSONA for longer than one cycle, and later wish to start again, you will need to reprogramme your Monitor. Remove the batteries and store the Monitor and the batteries in a dry, safe place until you are ready to use it again. You may want to save an unused Test Stick from your current stock to use when reprogramming.Click here to find out how to reprogramme your Monitor.



If you have not used PERSONA for more than 1 cycle, you will need to reprogramme the Monitor. It is important that you read the following notes before reprogramming your PERSONA Monitor.

• Check that you are still suitable to use PERSONA - Is PERSONA right for you?
• Reprogramming the Monitor erases all the previous information stored about your cycles.
• The procedure is not reversible - previously stored information cannot be retrieved.
• PERSONA will see you as a 'new' user and will request 16 tests in the first cycle after reprogramming. Therefore, you will need to purchase 2 boxes of 8 Test Sticks with the SAME LOT NUMBER before proceeding.
• As a 'new' user you may experience a greater number of Red Days until PERSONA gains more information.
• You will need a PERSONA Test Stick to reprogramme the Monitor. The Test Stick can be a previously used or unused Test Stick. Therefore, you may wish to save a used Test Stick from your last cycle of use for when you are ready to reprogramme your Monitor. If you do not have a spare Test Stick, you can use one of the 16 tests you have purchased for your first cycle after reprogramming. As an exception, this will mean missing a test as your Monitor will ask for 16 tests (days 6, and 9-23) in the first cycle after reprogramming and you will not be able to use the Test Stick again. If your cycle is typically 28 days or less, you should miss the test requested on day 23. If your cycle length is typically 29 days or more, you should miss the test requested on day 9.
• Ensure working batteries are in the Monitor prior to reprogramming.

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