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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Is your cervical mucus watery or dry? Clear and stretchy? Believe it or not, paying attention to your normal vaginal discharge can help you get pregnant.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-billings-ovulation-method-1960231&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Billings Ovulation Method&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; is a natural family planning method that relies heavily on cervical mucus changes. Women use it to conceive or &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-is-the-billings-method-906793&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;avoid conception&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;However, you don\u2019t need to be using the Billings Method to gain benefits from tracking cervical mucus changes.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Many women who track their &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/basal-body-temperature-charting-get-pregnant-faster-1960300&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;body basal temperature&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; also pay attention to cervical mucus changes. Marking these changes on &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-and-why-to-keep-a-fertility-calendar-1960274&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;your fertility calendar&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; can provide extra information on &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/ovulating-and-getting-pregnant-1960229&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;when you might be ovulating&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. This can help you time sex for pregnancy.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/a-complete-guide-to-baby-making-sex-1960271&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Complete Guide to Baby Making Sex&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Fertility and ovulation apps will often have an area to mark your cervical mucus.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;But how do you know what you\u2019re looking at? What do the abbreviations mean?&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/checking-cervical-mucus-to-get-pregnant-faster-1960279&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;How to Check Your Cervical Mucus&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Bleeding / Menstruation&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;During your period, you can mark your cervical mucus on your chart with a B or M.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Depending on the &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/top-free-fertility-calendars-online-1959908&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;8&amp;quot;&amp;gt;fertility charting software &amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;you\u2019re using, the section where you mark menstruation and spotting may be separate from the cervical mucus indicators.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;What if you\u2019re spotting, and it\u2019s not your regular period? That information is also important to mark on your chart.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Spotting between periods can be normal, but sometimes it indicates a fertility problem. You should let your doctor if you\u2019re experiencing spotting at random times in your cycle.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-know-if-your-period-is-normal-1959922&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;9&amp;quot;&amp;gt;How to Know if Your Period is Normal&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/implantation-spotting-early-miscarriage-or-what-1959945&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;10&amp;quot;&amp;gt;10 Possible Causes of Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Generally speaking, you\u2019re not fertile during your period. But you can get pregnant if you ovulate early and have sexual intercourse towards the end of your cycle.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you\u2019re trying to get pregnant, you shouldn\u2019t worry about having sex during this time (unless you want to.)\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Dry Cervical Mucus&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;You may mark a simple X or D, for dry, on the days you\u00A0do not notice much cervical mucus.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The word dry here is a bit of an exaggeration. Unless you\u2019re experiencing low hormonal levels (which can lead to severe vaginal dryness), dry doesn\u2019t mean \u201Cdry\u201D as much as it means \u201Cnot that damp.\u201D&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;You\u2019re not very fertile during this time.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Sexual intercourse can be uncomfortable when your cervical discharge is dry. Even though sex during this period is not likely to lead to pregnancy, some women experience vaginal dryness even when they are about to ovulate.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/why-dont-i-have-any-cervical-mucus-1959935&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;11&amp;quot;&amp;gt;What If I Never Notice Fertile Cervical Mucus?&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For this reason, it\u2019s best to use a sperm-friendly lubricant. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/why-ky-jelly-is-bad-for-sperm-and-what-to-use-instead-1960264&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;12&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Regular personal lubricants&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; can harm sperm and may throw off the pH of your vagina.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;As long as you\u2019re trying to conceive, stick to fertility friendly lubes.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/top-sperm-friendly-lubricants-1960270&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;13&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Top Sperm-Friendly Lubricants&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Sticky Cervical Mucus&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;You can use an S (for sticky) or SCM (for sticky cervical mucus) on the days you notice sticky cervical mucus.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Sticky cervical mucus is a bit like children\u2019s craft paste but less chunky. It\u2019s not dry, but it\u2019s not smooth and creamy either.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you have sticky cervical mucus on your fingers and try to stretch some between your forefinger and thumb, it will break quickly.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It is not considered fertile cervical mucus.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Creamy Cervical Mucus&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;C (for creamy) or CCM (for creamy cervical mucus) can be used on the days you notice creamy cervical mucus.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This cervical mucus may appear white, creamy, and stretch just slightly more than sticky cervical mucus.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It looks a lot like lotion.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It\u2019s not considered fertile cervical\u00A0mucus though some women may only get creamy cervical mucus before ovulation.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Though it\u2019s not considered the most fertile kind of cervical mucus, it may precede your fertile period. Ovulation is likely coming soon. If you were trying to avoid pregnancy, you would not want to have sex at this time without additional protection.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Watery Cervical Mucus&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;W (for watery) or WCM (for watery cervical mucus) may be used to indicate when your cervical mucus has a watery consistency.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This kind of cervical mucus will stretch further than creamy cervical mucus, and it appears clearer.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;You may also notice more of it than during the creamy stage. Watery cervical mucus is more likely to be felt on your underwear.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;You are also more likely to notice the difference in feeling in your vulva. You won\u2019t necessarily need to check with your fingers.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The wet feeling you get when you have watery cervical mucus is part of why women feel more sexually turned on at this time of the month. (Nature wants you to get pregnant, and knows how to get you there!)&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/five-surprising-things-you-dont-know-about-ovulation-1960237&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;14&amp;quot;&amp;gt;5 Surprising Things You Don\u2019t Know About Ovulation&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;While not the \u201Cideal\u201D fertile cervical mucus, watery cervical mucus&amp;lt;em&amp;gt; is&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; fertile.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you want to get pregnant, be sure to have sex now!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Egg-White Cervical Mucus&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;E or EW (for egg white) or EWCM (for\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-is-egg-white-cervical-mucus-ewcm-1960232&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;15&amp;quot;&amp;gt;egg white cervical mucus&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;) may be used to indicate when your cervical mucus is the consistency of raw egg whites.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This is the most fertile\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/too-much-cervical-mucus-whats-normal-and-whats-not-1960236&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;16&amp;quot;&amp;gt;of cervical mucus&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. It is abundant and will stretch a couple inches between your fingers. It\u2019s clear, stretchy, and mucus-like. It really does look a lot like raw egg white.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;When you see this kind of cervical mucus, you need to be having sex now! Ovulation is right around the corner.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;When Your Cervical Mucus Sends Confusing Signals&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Cervical mucus changes are not an ideal ovulation detection method for everyone.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For example, some women experience vaginal dryness, for a variety of reasons. They may never see more than creamy cervical mucus. This may lead them to think they aren\u2019t fertile when they are.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It is possible to ovulation and not ever see egg-white cervical mucus.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;On the other hand, some women experience multiple patches of egg-white cervical mucus throughout the month. In this case, ovulation isn&amp;amp;#39;t necessarily going to happen soon.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This is especially common in &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-is-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-pcos-1959930&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;17&amp;quot;&amp;gt;women with PCOS&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/too-much-cervical-mucus-whats-normal-and-whats-not-1960236&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;18&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Why Do I Seem to Have Fertile Cervical Mucus All the Time?&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you\u2019re concerned about your cervical discharge, be sure to talk to your doctor.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you\u2019re trying to get pregnant, consider using a few different ovulation detection methods, until you find the best one for you.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Also, remember \u2013 if trying to time sex for pregnancy too stressful, don\u2019t do it. Instead, have sexual intercourse three to four times a week. You\u2019ll have sex on at least one of your fertile days.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/when-and-how-often-to-have-sex-to-get-pregnant-1960289&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;19&amp;quot;&amp;gt;How Often Should You Have Sex to Get Pregnant?&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/signs-of-ovulation-1960281&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;20&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Signs of Ovulation&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/frequently-asked-questions-on-cervical-mucus-1960241&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;21&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Questions on Cervical Mucus&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/can-cervical-mucus-tell-you-if-youre-pregnant-1960286&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;22&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Can You Tell if You&amp;amp;#39;re Pregnant With Cervical Mucus?&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Source:&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Weschler, T. (2002). &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Taking Charge of Your Fertility (Revised Edition) &amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;. United States of America: HarperCollins Publishers Inc. &amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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