17/08/2025
HEALTH INFORMATION ON CERVICAL/VAGINAL MUCUS 👇🏾
Cervical mucus is a fluid produced by the cervix, and its characteristics change throughout the menstrual cycle, influenced by hormones. It plays a key role in fertility, acting as a medium for s***m transport and potentially storing s***m.
ELABORATION ON CERVICAL/VAGINAL MUCUS:
COMPOSITION:
Cervical mucus is primarily composed of water, lipids, and proteins like mucins.
Hormonal Influence:
The production and consistency of Cervical mucus are regulated by estrogen and progesterone, hormones that fluctuate during the menstrual cycle.
STAGES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF CERVICAL/VAGINAL MUCUS:
*During ovulation*: Cervical mucus becomes clear, stretchy, and slippery, resembling raw egg whites, which facilitates s***m movement to the egg.
*After ovulation*:
The mucus may become thicker, stickier, or even disappear entirely.
*In early pregnancy*:
Cervical mucus may increase in quantity and become thicker, sometimes described as milky or white.
NOTES On FERTILITY:
*The changing properties of cervical mucus*
This help indicate a woman's fertile period or window period or safe period.
*Ovulation mucus*:
Clear, stretchy, and slippery mucus indicates peak fertility.
*Non-Ovulation mucus*:
Thicker, stickier, or dry mucus indicates lower fertility.
Potential Issues shows as abnormal vaginal discharge:
*Abnormal Cervical mucus* include:
Foul-smelling, yellow, or gray discharge, could indicate an infections and should be checked by a healthcare professional.
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