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Lh Hormone Measurement - cyclotest myWay Instructions For Use Manual

Fertility & ovulation tests

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Operating the Unit

Cervical mucus (aka discharge) is a fluid produced in the cervix, which changes at certain times of

a cycle in volume. Observing the cervical mucus is part of the symptothermal method (see page 48

"Ovulation symptoms") and can help to determine your fertility status. At the beginning of a cycle

after menstruation, little mucus is secreted. The vagina feels rather dry and you usually feel little. After

this phase, it feels more and more wet. The mucus is now usually whitish or yellowish as well as thick

and creamy. When approaching ovulation, the amount of cervical mucus increases and the quality

improves, i.e. it becomes more transparent and stretchable. Your vagina might then feel very wet. After

ovulation, the conistency of the mucus changes again and becomes more sticky and non-transparent.

The changes of the cervical mucus throughout a woman's cycle vary from woman to wom-

an and the mucus cannot always be observed and felt the same way each cycle. It is important

that you notice a deterioration of the mucus within a cycle. Observing your cervical mucus re-

quires a lot of practice and only if you perform it on a regular basis, you can rely on the results.

In case you decide to include cervical mucus into your evaluation, we suggest you obtain additional

information on the subject. For example, you can find useful tips on the method in the book "Taking

Charge of Your Fertility" by Tony Weschler.