Definition:
A mucus secreted by glands found in and around the cervix, cervical mucus changes in consistency throughout a woman's reproductive cycle. Cervical mucus may also be referred to as cervical fluid.
The job of cervical mucus is to either prevent anything from entering the uterus through the cervix (by becoming sticky and thick), or to nourish and help transport sperm through the cervix (by becoming more abundant, stretchy, and closer to the consistency of raw egg white.)
More on cervical mucus:
- Common Questions and Answers on Cervical Mucus
- How to Check Your Cervical Mucus
- What Is EWCM?
- How to Chart Cervical Mucus
- Can Cervical Mucus Indicate Early Pregnancy?
- What if I Have No Cervical Mucus?
- What if I Have Too Much Cervical Mucus?
- Can You Accidentally Remove Your Cervical Mucus When Checking?
- Cervical Mucus But No Temp Rise on a BBT Chart
Also Known As: cervical fluid, ovulation discharge
