Q: Cervical mucus?
Posted
Monday, February 04, 2008 10:18 PM
Q: What exactly is cervical mucus, and how is it related to ovulation?
A: As your hormone levels fluctuate, so does the consistency of your cervical mucus (a.k.a. discharge). This makes it a
rough indicator of where you are in your cycle. Though every woman's
mucus is different, you're most likely generally prime for baby-making when your discharge is clear, slippery, and
stretchy -- this consistency best houses sperm. The mucus should
remain this way for several days before your period, so that by the
time you're ovulating it looks something like raw egg whites. Use our
fertility chart to track the changes and find the best time to try.