Did you know that having quality ovulation mucus could make the difference between conceiving in a few weeks and not being able to conceive for a year! It is possible to improve its quality naturally by increasing intake of certain vitamins and herbal medication.
What does Cervical Mucus do?
Ovulation mucus is a crucial part of conception. It is a substance which is produced during a woman’s regular monthly cycle and is released into the vagina. It is designed to protect sperm from the acidic content of the vagina.
The cervical mucus’ role is to neutralise this acid. Furthermore, this mucus helps the sperm travel up the fallopian tubes and into the uterus to find an egg. If that wasn’t enough, the mucus will be able to detect sperm which are defective or abnormal and slow them down. This increases the chances of a healthy baby.
It is not present immediately after your period occurs, or for the 3 to 5 days after it. Hence it is extremely difficult to conceive in this time.
How to Detect When You Can get Pregnant using Ovulation Mucus
You can find your most fertile period of the month by checking your cervical mucus. A week after your period you will notice that a small amount of mucus will build up. It will range in color and consistency and at this time there will be little chance of conception.
About 10 days after your period leading up to ovulation, mucus will increase in quantity and consistency. It will become moist and sticky and should have the same texture and appearance as egg white.
To check this simply insert a finger into your vagina and move it in circular motions close to the cervix. Check the color and consistency of it and see if it matches my description. This is when you are most likely to conceive!
If you find that your ovulation mucus is not matching the quality or description I’ve described and you have had trouble conceiving for a while, it is worth considering taking herbal medication and vitamin supplements.
