Cervical Mucus Analysis in Ovulation Prediction
One of the purposes of cervical mucus - during the fertile period - is to sustain sperm in a healthy medium, to allow sperm to move freely through the cervix. Logically, there will be an increase in cervical mucus at ovulation, as well as a change in texture - the mucus becoming more pliable, "stretchable", and slippery. (Two popular products that are designed to address issues relating to lack of cervical mucus include FertileCM and Pre~Seed Sperm Friendly Lubricant.)
Using clean fingers, or if you prefer, toilet paper, you can examine your cervical fluid. Prior to ovulation, during non-fertile periods, the woman will experience a dryness (or lack of cervical mucus). Gradually, as the woman approaches ovulation, the mucus will increase, though the consistency will be "sticky" and the color will be white, yellow, or cloudy in nature.
Directly prior to ovulation, cervical fluid will increase greatly, and now the mucus will be semi-transparent, slippery, with the consistency of "raw egg white". This is your most fertile period and ovulation will take place at about this time.
Below you will find an overview of the changes that will take place in your cervical fluid throughout your cycle.
Pre-Ovulation
Following the menstrual period, there is a feeling of dryness. There will be no visible mucus. Gradually, more mucus will accumulate - yellow, cloudy, or white in color and sticky to the touch.
Approaching Ovulation
As you approach ovulation, your cervical mucus will increase. First, there will be a moistness or stickiness to the mucus, as well as a white or cream-colored appearance.
During Ovulation
At ovulation, the quantity of mucus will increase greatly and the appearance will resemble "egg whites", often semitransparent. The texture will become increasingly slippery and 'stretchable'. This is your most fertile time.
Following Ovulation
Following ovulation, the slippery quality of the cervical mucus will decrease and the mucus will become sticky and cloudier. Post-ovulatory dryness will also ensue.
Additionally, while examining changes in cervical fluids, you may also consider observing cervical position. Like changes in cervical fluids, changes in your cervix are also an indicator of ovulation and fertility.
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I am trying to have a baby girl but what i reading is confussing me.I just have my period and then i was dry for one day and then started getting mucus.My period is on time and have a 28 day cycle.please help
i am a virgin and firsttime to have sexual intercouse at the 6day after my menses last 08 2010.... i have 27-30 day cycle...!!!
how many percentage would i be get pregnant?
only god knows!!!
i know he would give me last chance to changed this fornication
My circle falls btw 24-28 days when am i to know the best time to be pregnant
I stopped taking the pill in mid October and had a period a couple days later. But I haven't had a period since, and about 4 days ago I had very clear egg white and stringy cervical mucus. I have heard that some people ovulate without having a period, or maybe this is the first time I ovulated since being off the pill. Hopefully I will get pregnant.
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well i had a miscarriage on dec 3 of 09. and 15 days after that i had a dime size amount of clear Cervical mucus appear..so we had sex that night, hoping to concieve again. is it possible that i was ovulating..or that all the cervical mucus came out all at once? i dunno..i want a baby so badly..any advise is great! thank you.
my last period was on 11th Nov and it was a 38 days cycle (which was unusal as I used to have a cycle of 30-31 days). I then expected my ovulation would be approximately 14-16 days after my last period. I checked with the ovulation test and found positive on the 17th day (28th Nov) then i continue to check with the ovulation test and again on 7th Dec found it positive?! I am rather confused and don't quite understand what is happening in my body? Please HELP!
my last period was on 11th Nov and it was a 38 days cycle (which was unusal as I used to have a cycle of 30-31 days). I then expected my ovulation would be approximately 14-16 days after my last period. I checked with the ovulation test and found positive on the 17th day (28th Nov) then i continue to check with the ovulation test and again on 7th Dec found it positive?! I am rather confused and don't quite understand what is happening in my body? Please HELP!
How would you know if it was the day the most fertile day for example 14 th day i will see mucas and that would be the perfect timing to have intercourse to have a male rather than producing a girl? For example if my period started in January 21st 2010 and lasted for 4 days and February my fertile time is between Feb 1st to Feb 4th. Is February 4th the day to produce since its my most fertile day? I really want to have a boy and wondering how are my chances at age 45 in 2010 my birthday is Jan 6,1965.
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