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Photo: gpointstudio/Shutterstock Tracking Your Cervical Mucusgpointstudio/ShutterstockHormone fluctuations cause your cervix to secrete a discharge called cervical mucus during your cycle. It changes in appearance, texture, and amount throughout the month based on your estrogen levels. There are four types of cervical mucus, ranging from type 1 (least fertile) to type 4 (most fertile). If you're trying to get pregnant, finger testing—observing the feel and consistency of the discharge by rubbing or pulling it between your index finger and thumb—is the best way to check the cervical mucus changes we outline here. But don't get discouraged if you can't tell differences right away. "It may take up to four months to get familiar with your body and be able to detect mucus changes," says Cindy M.P. Duke, MD, Ph.D, medical director of the Nevada Fertility Institute in Las Vegas. Cervical Mucus Before PeriodKunlanan Yarist/ShutterstockIt's normal to have some dry days leading up to your period. And during your period? Blood flow makes it difficult (and a bit icky) to check for cervical discharge. Skip the finger test, but remember it's still possible to get pregnant even when you're menstruating. Use birth control if you aren't trying to conceive. Cervical Mucus Day After PeriodPeter ArditoCervical Mucus Type 1: Least fertile Many people produce the least amount of cervical mucus immediately after their period. In fact, you might feel rather dry and not have any discharge at all. "Your chances of getting pregnant are lowest when you're in the type 1 mucus phase of your cycle," says Dr. Duke. Cervical Mucus Week After Periodkryzhov/ShutterstockCervical Mucus Type 2: Low fertility About a week after the end of your period, you'll start to notice thin discharge with a light white color. "Your underwear may feel a little damp as you produce type 2 cervical discharge," says Dr. Duke. Your odds of getting pregnant are still pretty low. Cervical Mucus As Egg RipensUNC School of MedicineCervical Mucus Type 3: High fertility As your egg starts to ripen, your body produces type 3 cervical mucus. "This thicker discharge has a creamy appearance and feels sticky or tacky between your fingers," says obstetrician and gynecologist Sheryl A. Ross, M.D., author of She-ology: The Definitive Guide to Women's Health. Period. "This discharge is a sign that you're going into your most fertile period." Cervical Mucus Before OvulationUNC School of MedicineCervical Mucus Type 4: Most fertile Your body produces the most cervical mucus as it prepares for ovulation. "Type 4 discharge is clear and has a stretchy consistency similar to raw egg whites," says Dr. Duke. "Your odds of getting pregnant are two to three times higher now."
Cervical Mucus After OvulationBlaine MoatsYou'll start to produce less cervical mucus after ovulation in the days leading up to the start of your period. This discharge may be cloudy and sticky. Cervical Mucus After ImplantationRawpixel.com/ShutterstockEarly in pregnancy, the body ramps up production of estrogen and progesterone. As a result, you may notice a heavier flow of discharge after implantation. Cervical Mucus During Pregnancymarima/ShutterstockYou might see increased discharge during your third trimester as well. If you notice a slight odor—the result of hormonal changes—you can apply a gentle soap to the vulva (never douche); if the discharge is foul-smelling, see your doctor. As your delivery date nears, your cervix begins dilating and releases thick (clear or blood-streaked) discharge known as the mucus plug. Some people go into labor hours after the plug descends, while others wait several days for their water to break.
When to See Your DoctorS_L/ShutterstockCertain factors can affect cervical mucus, including:
"If your discharge has a strong odor, seems overly thick, or is greenish or yellowish in color, see your doctor," says Dr. Ross. "You may have a bacterial, yeast or sexually transmitted infection that requires treatment." Can you still ovulate without egg white discharge?Having a lack of cervical mucus: Right before and during ovulation, you usually have the most vaginal discharge called cervical mucus. It usually looks like raw egg whites. If you don't have this discharge, you may be experiencing anovulation.
Does lack of cervical mucus mean infertility?Problems with a woman's cervical mucus might interfere with the chances of getting pregnant. If the case is mild, it may lead to increase in the time to get pregnant and not cause infertility. However, serious problems with cervical mucus will cause infertility and might require treatments as well as hormonal support.
Why am I not getting egg white cervical mucus?Yes, it may indicate a fertility problem, but not necessarily a serious one. Lack of mucus is not something that a fertility specialist would test for. But it could be a sign that you're not ovulating, particularly if you miss periods or have an irregular cycle.
Can you be dry and still ovulate?For example, some women experience vaginal dryness for a variety of reasons. They may never see more than creamy cervical mucus. This may lead them to think they aren't fertile when they are. However, it is possible to ovulate and not ever see egg-white cervical mucus.
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