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bettybcafe
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Just wondering...does everyone experience CM? Ive been off BCP for about one month now and I havent noticed anything. Im sure its poss. that it may be too soon but just wondering, even with reg. cycles is it poss. to not have CM?

Posted 9/17/10 9:49 PM

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there are different types of CM that you can see throughout your cycle. the fertile kind - EWCM - I think there are definitely some people who don't see it, but it doesn't mean it's not there. sometimes you have to "look" for it.

I've noticed it more some cycles than others. like the last one I didn't necessarily notice it at all, which seemed weird.

Posted 9/18/10 7:34 AM

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Posted 9/18/10 9:41 AM

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there are different types of CM that you can see throughout your cycle. the fertile kind - EWCM - I think there are definitely some people who don't see it, but it doesn't mean it's not there. sometimes you have to "look" for it.

I've noticed it more some cycles than others. like the last one I didn't necessarily notice it at all, which seemed weird.

Oh I see. So the most obivious one would be the EWCM right? What other types are there?

Posted 9/18/10 10:07 AM

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there are different types of CM that you can see throughout your cycle. the fertile kind - EWCM - I think there are definitely some people who don't see it, but it doesn't mean it's not there. sometimes you have to "look" for it.

I've noticed it more some cycles than others. like the last one I didn't necessarily notice it at all, which seemed weird.

Oh I see. So the most obivious one would be the EWCM right? What other types are there?

this will help. its from Fertility friend:

Things to notice when checking your cervical fluid

* Does the vagina feel wet or dry?
* Is there any fluid on the tissue?
* How does it look?
* What color is it?
* What consistency is it?
* How much is there?
* How does it feel when you touch it?
* Can you stretch it between your thumb and index finger?

If you are having trouble finding cervical fluid, doing kegel exercises (tensing and relaxing the muscles that control the flow of urine) helps to push cervical fluid to the vaginal opening and makes observation easier. (Avoid doing kegels immediately after intercourse though as this could push the semen and therefore the sperm away from the cervix, which is exactly where you want them to be). Exercise and bowel movements also push cervical fluid to the vaginal opening making observation easier. You may find that the best time to check your cervical fluid is after a bowel movement. If you are still having trouble finding cervical fluid, you may consider checking it internally. This can be helpful if you have decreased estrogen as caused by breastfeeding or perimenopause or if cervical fluid seems scant. If you are easily able to check your cervical fluid externally, it is best to do it that way consistently and not check internally at all. As with all aspects of charting, consistency is key.
Checking your cervical fluid internally

If you check your cervical fluid by internal observation, only the method for gathering the fluid is different. Otherwise, follow the same steps and observations as for external observation. To collect cervical fluid internally follow these steps:

1. Insert two fingers in your vagina until you can feel your cervix.
2. One finger should be on each side of the cervix.
3. Press gently against your cervix.
4. Collect the fluid by moving your fingers to the opening of the cervix.
5. Remove your fingers and pull them apart slowly.
6. Make your observations as outlined for external fluid observation.

How to record your cervical fluid

No matter how you observe your cervical fluid (with your hands, toilet tissue, or in your underwear, or internally if necessary) the way to record it will be the same. Always record your most fertile type of cervical fluid, even if you noticed more than one type of cervical fluid in a given day or even if it is scant. This is so you will not miss a potentially fertile day and so that you have a consistent way of keeping track of your cervical fluid from cycle to cycle.

Below are the types of cervical fluid to record in Fertility Friend. Not everyone experiences every type of cervical fluid. Just record the types you do get. You may also have some cervical fluid that does not seem to "fit" perfectly into any category. In this case, record it in the most fertile category that best seems to fit. For example, if you notice in a day that you have cervical fluid that seems to fit somewhere in between creamy and eggwhite, record it as eggwhite. Likewise, if you get both creamy and eggwhite fluid in the same day, record eggwhite on your chart.

* Dry: Record your cervical fluid as "dry" if you have no cervical fluid present at all; if you notice no cervical fluid in your underwear; and if the outside of your vagina feels dry. You can expect to see dry days both before ovulation after your period and after ovulation. Record "dry" if you are not able to gather or see any cervical fluid, even if your vagina feels slightly moist inside.
* Sticky: Record your cervical fluid as "sticky" if it is glue-like, gummy, stiff or crumbly and if it breaks easily and quickly and if it is not easily stretched. It will probably be yellowish or white, but could also be cloudy/clear. You may or may not see some sticky cervical fluid before and after ovulation.
* Creamy: Record your cervical fluid as "creamy" if it is like hand lotion, white or yellow or cloudy/clear, like milk or cream, mayonnaise or like a flour/water solution. It may stretch slightly but not very much and break easily.
* Watery: Enter "watery" if your cervical fluid is clear and most resembles water. It may be stretchy also. This cervical fluid is considered fertile and this may be your most fertile cervical fluid or you may get it before you get eggwhite cervical fluid or you may not get this type of fluid at all.
* Eggwhite: This is your most fertile cervical fluid. Record "eggwhite" if your cervical fluid looks at all like real eggwhite, is stretchy and clear, or clear tinged with white, or even clear tinged with pink. It also resembles semen (and has a lot of the same physical properties to allow the sperm to travel and be nourished). You should be able to stretch it between your thumb and index finger.
* Spotting: Record "spotting" when you have any pink or dark red/brown spots that leave a small mark on your underwear or pantyliner or that you only see when you wipe. If it does not require a pad or tampon, record it as spotting rather than menses. You may see spotting before or after your period, around the time of ovulation or around the time of implantation if you conceive. Do not start a new chart until you have red flow.
* Menses: When you record "menses" you can choose light, normal and heavy. Always start a new chart on your first day of menses. That is the first day that you have red blood flow that requires a pad or tampon. This is cycle day one. Fertility Friend will automatically start a new chart for you when you enter menses.

Posted 9/18/10 11:57 AM

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bettybcafe
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Re: CM

thanks Mrsboss that was def. helpful!

Posted 9/18/10 5:33 PM

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