I don’t experience any fertile cervical fluid. Will this prevent pregnancy? The presence of fertile-quality cervical fluid is crucial for sperm transport and survival and an absence of this fluid can therefore prevent pregnancy. Although eggwhite cervical fluid is generally considered the most fertile type of fluid, pregnancy is still possible as long as the fluid you produce is wet enough to transport and nurture the sperm. For some women,…Read More
My fertile fluid is really watery and not like mucus. Is that normal? Fertile eggwhite cervical fluid has a high water content but usually also has a stretchy, slimy consistency, just like raw egg white. Pregnancy is certainly possible with very watery cervical fluid, however in some cases, without this viscosity sperm may not be able to swim properly. If you have timed intercourse for your most fertile days, for at least 6 menstrual…Read More
I experience a wet sensation just before my period arrives. Does that mean I’m fertile again? A wet sensation just prior to the onset of your period is very common. You may also observe an increase in cervical fluid at this time, which may look fertile. These symptoms are due to the physiological changes that occur just before your period starts and are NOT signs of returning fertility.
I don’t experience a wet sensation, only damp or dry. Does this matter? A wet (or very damp) sensation is often experienced as cervical fluid becomes more abundant and fertile in quality just before ovulation. This symptom can help back up the cervical fluid changes that you observe at this time. Not all women experience a wet sensation during their fertile time each cycle, however. You may feel only slightly…Read More
I saw fertile cervical fluid a few days ago and now I’m seeing more again. I don’t think I’ve ovulated. What’s going on? It can sometimes take more than one ‘attempt’ at ovulation before the egg is finally released. This can result in multiple patches of cervical fluid being produced. This situation is more common in long cycles and can be caused by stress or illness before ovulation. Long cycles…Read More