I have now the slippery clear mucus that I have read indicates ovulation. It is the first day this month that I have seen it - does that mean ovulation has already occurred or that it will be occurring within the next 2 days?
2007-03-20 05:11:50 · 4 answers · asked by Teeeny 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
What you are referring to is the "egg white" mucus. Most often it occurs before ovulation, but it can occur after, and it can also be confused with semen. Egg white mucus is perfect for sperm. it's the best kind for protecting the sperm and getting it to the egg. If you get it, it's a perfect time to have intercourse.
Keep in mind that it's not a perfect indicator of ovulation, however. Your basal body temp is the best way to check. Take a look at http//www.fertilityfriend.com for free tracking of temps and CM.
2007-03-20 05:31:31 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cervical mucus is the best in predicting ovulation ,the raise in your temperature happens after you have ovulated so it is no relabel for after you ovulate it"s to late you should have intercourse the first day you notice the c.m and every other day will help increase your chances here's a little more info on c.m and the raise in temp at ovulation Change in cervical mucus. As your cycle progresses, your cervical mucus increases in volume and changes texture. The changes reflect your body's rising levels of estrogen. You are considered most fertile when the mucus becomes clear, slippery, and stretchy. Many women compare mucus at this stage to raw egg whites.
Normally the mucous is a protective barrier, but during the most fertile time of your cycle, it allows sperm to get through the cervix, up to the uterus, and then to the fallopian tubes for a rendezvous with your egg.
A rise in body temperature. Following ovulation, your temperature can increase by 0.4 to 1.0 degrees. You won't feel the shift, but you can detect it by using a basal body temperature (BBT) thermometer. This temperature spike indicates that you've ovulated, because releasing an egg stimulates the production of the hormone progesterone, which raises body temperature.
You're most fertile in the two or three days before your temperature hits its high point. A few experts think you may have an additional 12- to 24-hour window of fertility after you first notice the temperature creep up, but most say that at that point, it's too late to make a baby.
"It can take one to two days after ovulation for progesterone to build up enough to raise your body temperature. But since the egg can only survive for about 24 hours, at that point, it's too late for fertilization," says Tracy Telles, an ob-gyn at the Permanente Medical Group in Walnut Creek, California. That's why experts recommend that you chart your temperature by taking it each morning for a few months to detect a pattern and pinpoint your likely ovulatory date. Then you can plan to have sex during the two to three days preceding the day your temperature normally rises.
Lower abdominal discomfort. About one-fifth of women actually feel ovulatory activity, which can range from mild achiness to twinges of pain. The condition, called mittelschmerz, may last a few minutes to a few hours.
good luck
2007-03-20 06:45:34 · answer #2 · answered by Amy 31537 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
quickly as you start to make certain this mucousy stuff commence you have basically started your maximum fertile time, attempt to no longer have intercourse til this time because of the fact having too plenty intercourse could make sperm count huge form drop...the sperm lives longer in this mucous. Have intercourse another day once you notice this mucous for a pair of week. sturdy success!!
2016-10-02 11:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amanda's answer is correct.
2007-03-20 05:54:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋