27/09/2025
Working with my fertility clients, I often have this conversation...
Me, "Hey, do you know what your fertile mucus looks and feels like"?
Client, " yep, I use ovulation predictive tests" or straight up "Nope, not a clue".
Don't get me wrong, ovulation kits are fine, but they are expensive and can become an added source of stress.
Here's the thing.
Your body, for the most part let's you know what's going on. Simple knowing of what your cervical mucus looks and feels like on a day to day basis, (obviously not including the bleed days), really can give you the best indicator of ovulation. Changes in mucus consistency can also be combined with raised body temperature and perhaps "mittlesmertz"..the point at which the egg is release can cause sharp pain from the operational ovary...these are all mam nature's way of nudging us into action if trying to predict fertile windows!
Fertile cervical mucus is a natural fluid produced by the cervix during the most fertile days of the menstrual cycle. It becomes more abundant and changes in texture as ovulation approaches. This mucus plays an important role in helping sperm travel through the cervix and survive longer in the reproductive tract.
Around ovulation, fertile mucus often looks and feels like raw egg white—clear, stretchy, and slippery. This texture creates a supportive environment for sperm, making it easier for them to reach the egg. After ovulation, the mucus usually becomes thicker and less hospitable to sperm, signaling the end of the fertile window.
So, reminder...as an ovulation self check
1. Check mucus consistency each day after period finishes.
2. The fertile mucus is like the clear, slippery, stringy raw egg white.
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Joan
