I am taking Robitussin and drinking green tea. What else helps increase the amount of cm? I don't have as much as I used to in my twenties. I am 31 and since 30 have noticed a decrease. What else can I do? Is there a prescription the doctor can give me?
2007-01-10 07:04:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Actually KY Jelly KILLS sperm. I have used PreSeed and it works but hubby thinks it's "too slippery" Can't win!
2007-01-10 07:22:11 · update #1
Drinking lots of water will help a lot.
Make sure the Robitussin you are taking is the kind with guaifenesin in it.
The recommended dose for improving cervical mucus is two teaspoons (200 mg) taken orally three times per day. Recommended dosage is two teaspoons (200 mg) taken orally three times per day. If mucus still appears thick, you can take as the maximum dosage as listed on the label of the cough medicine. Water intake should be increased to encourage cervical mucus production and a full glass should take with each dose of guaifenesin.
If you don't have any luck producing cervical mucus on your own, you should look into Preseed. It is a sperm friendly lubricant designed for women trying to conceive.
**FYI--Hasse John--Robitussin is over the counter not prescription. Also, progesterone would dry up cervical mucus. Estrogen is what stimulates cervical mucus production.
**Another edit.....Mucinex and Robitussin are the EXACT same thing--guaifenesin
2007-01-10 07:11:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, mucous needs water. So make sure you are well hydrated. Something as simple as drinking water and making sure you're well hydrated has improved CM. Second, baby carrots have been known to improve CM quality because of the alkaline in them. So, start snacking. As with anything, this may or may not work for you. Some women swear by it and others had no success. Either way, staying hydrated is good for you for a number of other reasons, so drink water anyway. The other thing to remember is that sometimes CM stays up in the cervix where it originates, so just because you don't see it, doesn't mean it's not there. Good luck.
2016-05-23 05:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-10 07:52:03 · answer #3 · answered by jan81975 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make sure that you are taking just regular robitussin not with any of the letters after it and you can ask your doctor about a lubricate called pre-seed it helps lubricate but does not destroy sperm. I enclosed a web site for you to look at
2007-01-10 07:11:46 · answer #4 · answered by ladybuglove225 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't do Robitussin...it increases your CM but can have harmful effects if taken too much.
-Increase your water intake
-Musinex works wonders for increasing CM
-Also you can buy this lube called PreSeed...its made for trying to concieve...unlike KY and other lubes that kill sperm. You can get it at www.preseed.com
Good luck!
2007-01-10 07:23:06 · answer #5 · answered by alexis73102 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why Robitussin? I would suggest that you avoid prescriptions. You might check the book (prescription for nutritional healing) by the Balch's available at many health food stores. There are many herbs that help to balance hormones. Panax Ginseng is foremost, but there are others that help some. Maybe a progesterone cream would help. We live in a world flooded with estrogen mimics.
2007-01-10 07:11:25 · answer #6 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
KY Jelly. Don't feel bad your getting older. Check with a physician if you really that concerned.
2007-01-10 07:08:45 · answer #7 · answered by Ron P 3 · 0⤊ 7⤋