Sticky secretion from the canal of the cervix, the job description of which is to keep sperm (spermatozoa) out unless ovulation is about to take place, when it becomes voluminous, watery, stretchable (Spinnbarkheit) and forms a crystalline ferning pattern when allowed to dry on a glass slide. Natural family planning clinics can teach you to look for it in the vagina -- useful for getting pregnant as well as for avoiding it.
Fluid or mucus that plugs the opening of the cervix. During ovulation when an egg is released from the ovary, the consistency of the mucus changes to allow sperm to enter the uterus.
A secretion of the cervix which moistens and protects this region of the body. The consistency of cervical mucus changes during a woman's menstrual cycle and can hinder the travel of sperm to the uterus.
A secretion from the lining of the cervical canal.
A fluid inspected by women who are keeping track of when they ovulate. During a woman's monthly menstrual cycle the texture and appearance of her vaginal discharge will change from sticky and white to gel-like and clear. A woman will be most fertile when her cervical mucus is gel-like and clear.
The substance in the cervix through which sperm must swim in order to enter the uterus.
thick clear fluid produced from the cervix, which becomes thinner before ovulation.
Secretions produced by the cervix that, at the time of ovulation, assist the passage of sperm through the cervix.
A slippery secretion produced by the mucus membrane of the cervix, which is the lower portion of the uterus.
Fluid secreted by the cervix. Its main role is to assist sperm in living for several days and to help transport sperm to the fallopian tubes.
Mucus produced by the cervix that permits passage of sperm from the vagina into the uterus. Cervical mucus may assist in preventing infections and usually thins around ovulation to aid in sperm transport. A constriction or narrowing of the cervical canal or opening; a stricture.
Mucus produced by the cervix which changes in thickness and quantity at the time of ovulation.
Mucus produced by the cervix that permits passage of sperm during ovulation and prevents infection
a sticky fluid which assists the movement of sperm through the cervix
mucus produced by the cervix through which sperm must pass to gain access to the uterus and fallopian tubes. The amount and texture of the mucus changes at the time of ovulation.
The secretions surrounding the cervical canal. The amount and texture changes during ovulation to allow sperm penetration.
Vaginal discharge that changes in consistency throughout a woman's monthly cycle, resembling raw egg white around ovulation. Many women check the consistency of their cervical mucus along with their basal body temperature to chart fertility.
The secretion produced by glands in the cervical canal which changes throughout the cycle from watery and slippery at the time of ovulation to crumbly and dry right afterward.
The secretion from the cells lining the cervix, which changes under the influence of the female sex hormones. The term cervical secretion can be used synonomously.
A somewhat tacky fluid covering the cervix that changes in consistency throughout the woman's menstrual cycle. During ovulation thick mucus becomes more watery and stringy, allowing passage of sperm.
Mucus produced by the cervix that increases in quantity as ovulation approaches.
Secretions produced by the cervix which vary in viscosity according to the phase of the menstrual cycle, and become penetrable by sperm in the days preceding ovulation. CERVIX - The lower section of the uterus which protrudes into the vagina and dilates during labor to allow the passage of the infant.
The secretion in the cervical canal. The amount and texture changes during the menstrual cycle.
Vaginal discharge that changes in consistency throughout a woman's menstrual cycle. The discharge resembles raw egg white around the time of ovulation. It is white, thick, and cloudy when conception is less like to happen.
a viscous substance lining the cervix, which develop in response to rising levels of estrogen. The quantity and quality of cervical mucus changes during the menstrual cycle, being most liquid and clear at the time of ovulation.
mucoid substance produced by the cells of the uterine cervix in response to estrogens
A fluid that is secreted by the cervix when estrogen is ripening eggs just before ovulation. This mucus nourishes the sperm and helps it travel. Slippery mucus generally moves down to the vaginal opening. Many women monitor their cervical mucus to determine their most fertile time of the month.
The natural secretions of the cervix.
Secretions produced by the cervix. The thickness of the mucus varies according to the phase of the menstrual cycle.
The secretions of the cervix that change in volume and consistency throughout the menstrual cycle.
A viscous fluid plugging the opening of the cervix. Most of the time this thick mucus plug prevents sperm and bacteria from entering the womb. However, at midcycle, under the influence of estrogen, the mucus becomes thin, watery, and stringy to allow sperm to pass into the womb. See also cervix.