Improve Cervical Mucus

To improve cervical mucus, you might want to know what factors influence the quality and quantity of cervical fluid. Not understanding these factors can result not only in not fertile enough cervical mucus, but also can impact the interpretation of your chart. Some of the factors are related tot he functioning of your body, such as hormonal surges. Others are related to your lifestyle of the intake of medications. If any of these factors might influence the quality of the cervical mucus, you might want to make a note of it while you record your cervical mucus.

In most cases the effects of different factors are not great enough to alter the validity of your chart. Still, it is important to know what can change the appearance of the cervical fluids.

Factors That Affect the Cervical Mucus

Here is a list of factors which can improve your cervical mucus if you notice them and reduce them:

If you want to improve cervical mucus, make note of these:

• fertility medications;
• antihistamines and diuretics;
• tranquilizers;
• antibiotics;
• expectorant -- sometimes used to increase cervical mucus;
• herbs -- some herbs can affect your fertility;
• vitamins;
• vaginal infection;
• sexually transmitted disease;
• illness;
• delayed ovulation;
• douching -- try to reduce it unless advised by your doctor;
• being overweight;
• arousal fluid can be mistaken for egg white cervical fluid;
• semen residue can be mistaken for cervical fluid;
• lubricants -- they are hostile to sperm and are not recommended if you are trying to conceive;
• breastfeeding can reduce the production of cervical mucus and overall inhibit ovulation as well as stop periods;
• decreased ovarian function;
• stopping birth control pills.

If your cervical fluid has an other or is causing itchiness or you are bleeding or spotting, it is recommended to visit your doctor.

Improve Cervical Mucus

Make sure you are not dehydrated. drink plenty of water and avoid products such s antihistamines which can dry up secretion. You can also do some kegel exercises -- tensing and relaxing the muscles that control the flow of urine. These exercises are very useful of the overall tonus of your reproductive organs and the vagina and are very beneficial as preparation for birth too.

If you continually notice that cervical mucus is scant or absent over a number of cycles while you are trying to conceive, you can note this in your chart.

Cervical mucus is produced by the cervical gland. The estrogen levels in your body peak just before ovulation and stimulate the cervical gland to secrete cervical fluid. At the middle of the cycle, the cervical mucus is most fertile, thin, slippery and stretchy and is characterized as egg white.

However, there are causes which can make the cervical mucus thick and viscous and even hostile to sperm.

Here are some reasons for cervical mucus to deteriorate and how to prevent this.

In some women the cervix is in a very posterior position. this makes the cervix being retained and not released in the vagina. Your doctor might check the position of the cervix when you ovulate, just as you can if you suspect that this might be the cause for insufficient cervical mucus.

If your family there is a history of cystic fibrosis, the cervical mucus might be thickened and create a barrier to sperm to penetrate. One at-home treatment for this condition is guaifenesin -- this is an active substance in Robitussin cough syrup. Some couples have succeeded to conceive taking one or two tablespoons of this syrup during the days preceding the ovulation. It loosens and thins congestion in the respiratory tract and in the same way it can loosen and thin the cervical mucus. It is a good idea to discuss this with your doctor, before you try any of these suggestions.

Some women have anovulation. You might need to be sure that your cycle is ovulatory. If it is not, then ovulation induction is used to improve cervical mucus.

If you are using clomid or clomiphene citrate, this might affect adversely the cervical mucus. Clomiphene is anti-estrogenic. It is used to induce ovulation, but can block locally the production of estrogen and so the cervix will not be stimulated to produce cervical fluid. If estrogen is introduced locally, the cervix produces abundant stretchy thin fertile cervical fluid.

Surgical interventions might have damaged the cervical gland. In such a case, there is recommended estrogen therapy.

You can try to relax, to improve your diet, to exercise and have more fun, as stress can also influence your ability to ovulate and produce quality cervical fluid. Make sure you are fit, exercise regularly, have a normal weight and have time to unplug completely.

If you have any considerations about medical reasons to be worried about the quality of the cervical mucus, discuss it with your doctor before undertaking any actions. What you read here or anywhere, even in authorized sources, might not be applicable to your case. So first, consult with your doctor or if you are not satisfied with the answers you get, look for another doctor to help you in your particular situation.