what does it mean when you have egg white cervical mucus?
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If you notice egg white vaginal discharge, you are likely about to ovulate. Egg white cervical mucus is the most fertile kind of cervical mucus, and it is frequently abbreviated as EWCM on fertility charts and in trying to conceive forums.
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During ovulation, the discharge or mucus may become very thick, and mucus-like. This is a sign that you're ovulating, and some women use this as a natural indication of fertility. If you were trying to get pregnant, seeing this thick white discharge may indicate to you that it's time to have sexual intercourse.
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This mucus is usually yellow, white, or cloudy, and it feels sticky or tacky. You may notice it at the opening of your vagina. Usually, you have the most mucus right before ovulation. It's clear and it feels slippery — kind of like raw egg whites — and can be stretched between your fingers.
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What causes milky white discharge? In the first days of your menstrual cycle, you may experience thin, milky white vaginal discharge. Some people describe this discharge as an “egg white” consistency. This thinner discharge is a sign that you're preparing for ovulation.
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During ovulation, the cervical mucus increases in volume and becomes thicker due to increased estrogen levels. The cervical mucus is sometimes likened to egg whites at a woman's most fertile point. There may also be a slight increase in body temperature.
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Once ovulation passes, cervical mucus will dry up and return to a more sticky consistency. Usually, you should get fertile egg white discharge for one or two days before you ovulate. These are your most fertile days, and if you want to conceive, have sex when you see it.
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Once ovulation passes, cervical mucus will dry up and return to a more sticky consistency. Usually, you should get fertile egg white discharge for one or two days before you ovulate.
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In the fertile window in the days before ovulation, discharge will increase and become creamy and opaque. At ovulation and a day or so before, the cervical mucus will be stretchy and resemble egg white. After ovulation, cervical mucus will begin to dry up and thicken if the woman is not pregnant.
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Lots of clear and stretchy, or clear and watery, discharge is common around the time of ovulation. In fact, during this time you may see up to 30 times your normal amount of daily discharge. This “egg white” discharge is thin and slippery, which is extremely helpful to sperm traveling to the waiting egg.
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A thick, white discharge can occur throughout your menstrual cycle. This discharge is known as leukorrhea, and it's completely normal. The discharge may start out thinner in the days leading up to ovulation, or when an egg is released. During ovulation, the discharge or mucus may become very thick, and mucus-like.
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It usually means you're ovulating As you approach this point in your cycle, cervical mucus production increases. This results in more abundant discharge that's clear and stretchy. This increased discharge helps to usher sperm up your cervix so they can fertilize the released egg.
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Throughout the menstrual cycle, cervical mucus changes. This type of discharge is healthy and a sign of regular ovulation.
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It is possible to get pregnant and never get the so-called "ideal" egg white cervical mucus. Some women may notice more watery cervical mucus that never quite becomes like raw egg white. If this is your situation, then the best time to have sex to get pregnant would be the days you have this watery cervical mucus.
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Fertile discharge is thin, clear or white, and slippery, much the same as an egg white. This type of discharge signals that ovulation is approaching. Fertile cervical fluid helps sperm move up the cervix to fertilize an egg. It also keeps the sperm healthy during the journey.
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Typically, clear, stretchy and jelly-like vaginal discharge that has the consistency of egg whites, means that you are making a lot of estrogen. This type of discharge often occurs in the middle between your cycles and is a sign of ovulating (your body is releasing an egg) and you are fertile (able to become pregnant).
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Egg white cervical mucus is a clear, stretchy fluid that you'll see a few days before ovulation in response to hormonal changes. This type of discharge can continue for up to 1 to 2 days after ovulation. Ovulation is when your ovaries release an egg to be fertilized by sperm.
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Some people describe this discharge as an “egg white” consistency. This thinner discharge is a sign that you're preparing for ovulation. It's completely normal. As you get closer to your period, the discharge may become thicker and more opaque. This milky white discharge may also be a sign that you're pregnant.