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Cervical Mucus Changes before and after or during Ovulation

Cervical mucus Before ovulation During ovulation

1. Colour Creamy white Clear

2. Amount Decreased Increased

3. Content Low amount High amount

4. Elasticity Stretch from 3:5 cm Stretch from 5-10

5. Consistency Thick Thin

6. Hormone Under effect of estrogen. Under effect of progesterone

Advantages

1. There are no side effects.

2. In expensive and convenient.

3. No controversial

Disadvantages
Vaginal infection can affect the quality of cervical mucus.
Presence of semen interfere with assessment of cervical mucus.

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