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Cervical Mucus

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Cervical Mucus

  1. Immediately after Menstruation
    1. Minimal to no Cervical Mucus secretion
    2. Vagina with dry Sensation
  2. Nearing Ovulation (increasing Estrogen)
    1. Progressive increase in Cervical Mucus
  3. Ovulation
    1. Abundant Cervical Mucus
    2. Peri-Ovulation mucus consistency
      1. Raw egg white like consistency
      2. Low viscosity mucus (thread-like consistency)
      3. Optimal for sperm migration and survival
  4. Post-Ovulation (Progesterone surge)
    1. Thick, Rubbery, non-stretchy mucus
    2. Hostile environment for sperm