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.
Comments
i have a girl kid now i we r trying for a boy baby. two years back i had an tubel pregnancy and theright fallopian tube was removed.my last period is 15 of march. cycle of my lp is 24 to 27 days. please let me know which will be the favourable day for us to concieve a boy baby?
hi i need help getting pregnant, can you tell me when i should try? i had my periods started Dec. 25, Nov. 26, Jan 26, and Mar. 2... and it usually last for about 4days.Didn't show up in Feb and this has confused me.. How many days is my Circle? and when should i be trying?
According to the Dr.Shettles method, the closer you have intercourse to ovulation the more chance you will have a boy (this is based on his research and many pple concur on it). Therefore, if you want a boy have sex 12hrs closer to ovulation, if you want a boy have sex as soon as you are fertile but not 24hrs to ovulation.
Hope that helps.
I've been trying to conceive a girl since september 2008 as i already have 3 fabulous boys. My period are very irregular and i've spent a fortune on opks as some months i need 2 packs to detect my lh surge. Have been having intercourse as close to the ovulation dates as possible as i have read that you need to have it 2-3 days before ovulation. Maybe some men only produce boy sperm? Any advice?
My husband and I have 2 boys!! We are TTC a girl for our 3rd and final child. My LMP was 2/28/10 and my cycle is 26 days, when should i be ovualting..and how many days before ovulation should i stop having sex?
My husband and I have been trying to concieve our third child for five months with no luck yet. I have a 29 day cycle every month, we are having intercourse every other day during my ovulation period. I am predicting my ovulation time from what pregancy web sites are telling me. Could any one give me advice on how to predict ovulation<
I am trying to get pregnant my first day of my last period is 26 february 2010 can u te me when will be the right time to conceive when i ovulate please do me the favour please , he want to me to get pregnant soon please help me about this
I am trying to conceive a baby boy. I want to know the best days to have sex with my partner. Plz let me know when I am ovulating. I got my periods on 21st Feb.'10.
I am trying to conceive a baby boy and i want to know the best days to have sex with my partner. Plz let me know when I am ovulating. I got my periods on 21st Feb.'10.
i have a quite regualar menstrual cycle of 28 days give or take a day.. but its usually pretty regular. I had sex on day 8 coming into day 9 of my cycle and he came inside me whats the chance i could be pregnant? I hear sperm can live up to 5 days in the cervix would this mean i could still fall pregnant even though i wasn't ovulating at the time of sex??
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