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Relative Cost, Burden, Precision and Accuracy by Method of Menstrual-Phase Determination
| Method | Relative Cost | Participant Burden | Precision of Measurement | Estimated Overall Accuracy of Subphase Identification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Report of Onset of Menses | $ | Very Low | Low | Low |
| Basal-Body Temperature | $$ | Low | Low | Medium |
| Urine LH Testing | $$ | Low | Low | Medium |
| Saliva Sex Hormone Measurement | $$$ | Low | Medium | High |
| Blood Sex Hormone Measurement | $$$ | Medium | Medium | High |
| Sonography | $$$$$ | High | High | Very High |
