Cervical mucus is an important part of conception. Cervical mucus is a substance that is produced by a woman during her regular monthly cycle. Cervical mucus protects sperm from the acidic content of the vagina. The acids in the vagina typically will stop sperm from moving an neutralize them. Cervical mucus provides a place for sperm to go where it can be protected from these acids. In addition, cervical mucus will help sperm to travel up the fallopian tubes into the uterus to find an egg. Finally, cervical mucus will often detect sperm that are abnormal and slow them down, keeping them from getting to the egg and causing conception.

Cervical mucus changes with ovulation, and during the monthly cycle. Immediately after menstruating and for thee to five days following, there will be little or no cervical mucus present. During this period, it is not possible that pregnancy could occur.

After this stage, there will be a small amount of cervical mucus, and it will range in color from white to a cloudy clear, and it will be rather sticky. Here again, there is little chance for conception.

In the days that lead up to ovulation, the cervical mucus will increase both in its consistency and the amount. During this time, cervical mucus will become moist and sticky, about the consistency of hand lotions. At this point, the color will be white or cream-colored. There is some chance of getting pregnant at this stage.

When you are ovulating, you will have the most cervical mucus. The cervical mucus should be about the same texture and have a similar appearance to an egg white; at this stage, it is often referred to as “egg-white cervical mucus.” This is the time, during ovulation, when you are most likely to become pregnant.

After ovulation, cervical mucus will decrease and become less slippery. While the volume may not change much, there is very little chance of becoming pregnant after ovulation ends and before the period begins.

Your chances of conceiving are best during ovulation and just before. You can monitor your cervical mucus to determine how fertile you are. To collect cervical mucus, insert your finger into your vagina. Move your finger around in a circular motion, as close to your cervix as you can get. This allows you to collect cervical mucus and examine both its color and its consistency.

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