Cervical Mucus and Your Fertility
The following information describes the typical progression of the cervical mucus quantity and quality you can expect to see as you move through your menstrual cycle:
After your menstrual period: The production of cervical mucus is at its lowest immediately following your period, and some women report “dryness” during this time. But, over the next several days, more mucus will become present and it will like be yellow, cloudy, or white in color, and somewhat sticky to the touch.If you notice that you are not producing a significant amount of cervical mucus during your fertile time of month, or that it is not "fertile quality" in nature, you might find the following suggestions helpful for improving your quantity and quality of cervical mucus. First and foremost, staying properly hydrated is very important, so be sure to incorporate plenty of water into your diet. Secondly, taking FertileCM, a dietary supplement designed to increase cervical mucus production and tone the lining of the uterus, can enhance your trying-to-conceive efforts. And finally, while you work to improve your cervical mucus production, consider using a sperm-friendly lubricant like the PreSeed product, which features a pH and consistency that is similar to egg white cervical mucus, during intercourse to help guarantee that as many sperm as possible will survive the journey through your reproductive tract. These products are all available at Fairhaven Health, a leading provider of natural, doctor-designed products to help couples conceive.
As Your Ovulation Date Approaches: As you enter your fertile window, your cervical mucus will increase in quantity and moistness. Color may be cream-like in appearance.
At the Time of Ovulation: In the days immediately preceding ovulation, the production of cervical mucus will be at its highest and the consistency and color of the mucus will be similar to egg whites. Once you detect the presence of this fertile-quality cervical mucus, you will know you are in your most fertile days.
After Ovulation: After ovulation, the quantity of cervical mucus begins to decline and become thicker in consistency. Unfortunately, after tracking changes in your cervical mucus, you might find that you really don’t produce very much fertile-quality cervical mucus around the time of ovulation. Or, you might even realize that the cervical mucus you produce is “hostile”, meaning it is thick and sticky, instead of thin and stretchy. Either condition can hinder your reproductive efforts by making it difficult for sperm to travel efficiently and safely to the Fallopian tube to meet the egg for fertilization. Insufficient production of fertile quality cervical mucus or the presence of hostile cervical mucus may result from a variety of factors including diet, stress, hormonal issues, or even from taking prescription medications like Clomid.
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