{"id":2179,"date":"2021-01-10T11:16:31","date_gmt":"2021-01-10T08:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poriutivit.com\/staging2\/?p=2179"},"modified":"2021-06-02T10:49:15","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T07:49:15","slug":"improving-cervical-secretions-on-fertile-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poriutivit.com\/staging2\/en\/getting-pregnant\/improving-cervical-secretions-on-fertile-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Improving Cervical Secretions on Fertile Days"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/p>Cervical secretions are vital for human reproduction and for women\u2019s overall health. During the \u201cwindow of fertility\u201d, or time of ovulation, the cervix produces a special \u201cfertile\u201d fluid that supports and nourishes sperm and aids the sperm as they swim on their journey towards the egg. <\/span>\n

The cervix is filled with mucus-secreting membranes (crypts) which respond to rising levels of the hormone, estrogen. Estrogen\u2019s primary role is to prepare the body for ovulation. It does this by changing the cervical secretions from dry, sticky and acidic to those that are more watery, lubricative, and alkaline on the days surrounding ovulation. High estrogen causes the vagina to become more alkaline, moist, and wet. <\/span><\/p>\n

Many FAM users will describe their \u201cpeak\u201d fertile secretions as resembling stretchy, raw egg white or a gel-like substance that is very wet and watery. Fertile secretions can stretch 2-6 cm when most fertile, but it is worth mentioning that all secretions can stretch. The fertile fluid creates ease of passage for the swimming sperm through the cervix. After ovulation, another hormone, progesterone, kicks in which causes a drying-up pattern in the secretions and they become thicker, heavier, dense, and acidic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the lesser-known obstacles in achieving a pregnancy in the absence of fertile secretions (during ovulation time). A number of factors can shorten the window of fertility (average is 3-5 days) and\/or lessen the fertile qualities of the secretion. These include advanced age (late 30\u2019s to early 40\u2019s and beyond), medications (like SSRI\u2019s\/anti-depressants), and even restricted diets. Often, the person trying to conceive is not familiar with her secretions so this can cause a lot of confusion and frustration. The task is made easier when learning FAM with a certified teacher.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The cycle length can also affect the presence\/absence of fertile secretions. If the cycle is short (under 24 days), it is possible that fertile secretions appear very close to the end of bleeding. This means ovulation occurs earlier. If a cycle is long (e.g. 35 days), it may be harder to identify the \u201cright days\u201d for conception.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Possible causes of the absence of fertile secretions<\/b><\/h2>\n