During the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle (from day 1 to about day 14 of the cycle), the cervical mucus is thick and thick. In addition, the cervical secretion forms a barrier at the cervix that makes it difficult for sperm and infection-causing microorganisms to enter.
However, as the time of ovulation approaches, the cervical mucus will begin to become thicker and change in appearance.
Read the full article on: Use of Cervical Mucus as a Fertility Indicator ( 40).
By Daniel Sosa M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Gustavo Daniel Carti M.D. (gynecologist), Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 03/11/2022
