Charting cervical mucous changes is known as the Ovulation Method. In a comparative study of 15 different methods of fertility charting, including the most common methods used to determine ovulation signs, cervical mucous charting alone proved to be the most accurate way to detect a woman’s most fertile time.

For women that have low or no cervical fluid, it is harder for the sperm to reach the vagina and beyond for conception. In some cases there may not be a friendly environment for the sperm to sustain themselves. A woman may have developed antisperm antibodies, have some type of infection, or may eat a diet high in acidic foods which may cause Cervical Hostility.

Causes of Low Cervical Mucous

Not enough water intake each day.

Poor circulation to the reproductive organs; sedentary lifestyle.

Hormonal imbalance may cause changes to the entire menstrual cycle, which may inhibit production of fertile cervical mucous.

Both low progesterone and estrogen levels may cause low cervical mucous production.

<a href="https://glowing.com/glow-fertility-program">Fertility medications</a>(like Clomid) containing hormones can alter fertile cervical mucous production.

Ways to increase your Fertile CM

Drink plenty of water(8 glasses or more).

Nutrient supplements - be sure you are getting enough essential fatty acids. Fertile CM, evening primrose oil, borage seed oil, L Arginine, etc are the best ones to improve your cervical fluid.

Herbs that support healthy cervical mucous production - Shatavari root, Dandelion leaf and root, Licorice root, Red Clover, etc.

Use a sperm friendly lubricant prior to intercourse - Most lubricants can harm sperm. These products supply lubrication when cervical mucous is lacking. Using a sperm friendly lubricant may help the sperm to reach their destination, which is past your cervix!

Preseed and Conceive Plus are sperm friendly but contain paragens which some would prefer not to take as they have been shown to lead to breast cancer. Yes Baby and Coconut oil are sperm friendly also but 100% organic.