Q. Is cervical mucus an important criteria for fertility?

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Consistency of cervical mucus is not a criterion for infertility.

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The fact that you have been menstruating regularly each month indicates that you are ovulating on time mostly.

However, cervical mucus thinning by mid-cycle is an obsolete method of confirming ovulation as one may experience cervicitis or vaginitis often, and even stress itself can affect the consistency of cervical mucus. The best way to track ovulation is with the help of an ovulation kit. The test has to be started from day 10 of your cycle daily with an early morning urine sample till a positive result is obtained. The positive results indicate LH surge (sudden increase in luteinizing hormone), and in the next 36 to 48 hours, you should be ovulating. Then, from the day you get a positive test, daily you must plan for frequent intercourse episodes to increase your chance of pregnancy.

Though the gold standard for confirming ovulation remains transvaginal ultrasound during midcycle, above are the non-invasive methods of tracking.

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Lubricants should be avoided as they may act as a deterrent for sperms to travel in the natural medium, so they should be avoided ideally.

I suggest starting on tablet Folic acid 5 mg daily as preconception medication.

Stress should be avoided under any circumstances as it not only makes menses irregular but can affect mucus consistency as well.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sameer Kumar

Experience: 21 + Yrs

Obstetrics And Gynecology

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