Cervical fluid is necessary for allowing the sperm to swim freely through the cervix. Some of us have low or no cervical fluid, so it is harder for the sperm to move and there may not be a friendly environment for the sperm to sustain themselves.
When a woman ovulates there should be an increase in cervical mucous (CM), as well as a change in the mucous texture, from “wet” to a more pliable, stretchy, egg white like mucous. This is easily helped by using one of these 5 suggestions:
1. Drink green tea daily – There are no studies proving this, but I
have read hundreds of women using green tea to increase CM with
great success. Drink one cup a day from menstruation till ovulation.
2. Take Evening Primrose - Dose is 1500 – 3000 mg once daily. Take
from your period till ovulation, than switch to fish oil. The
dosage for increasing cervical mucous is initially 500mg, three
times a day for a total of 1500mg per day. If you don’t get results
in your first cycle, increase your dosage to 3,000 mg a day in your
next cycle. Evening Primrose Oil can cause uterine contractions in
pregnancy, which is why you should not take it past ovulation (in
case you get pregnant.)
3. Take L Arginine- This is a supplement helps to promote cervical
mucous by supporting the production of nitric oxid (NO). Nitric
oxide dilates blood vessels and helps to increase blood flow to the
uterus, ovaries, and genitals.
4. Use a sperm friendly lubricant -Did you know that most lubricants can actually harm sperm? The good news is that there is a sperm friendly lubricant that has been proven to NOT harm sperm.
5. Drink a lot of water through out the day – This may be all you
need, drink more water. Regardless if you use any of the
supplements to help, you must drink enough water for your body to
be able to make cervical mucous.
References:
(1)Erik Odeblad. The Functional Structure of Human Cervical Mucus. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 47, Issue S1 1968
(2)D. F. Katz, R. N. Mills and T. R. Pritchett. The movement of human spermatozoa in cervical mucus. Journal of Reproduction and Fertility (1978) (1978) 53 259-265
(3)George I. Gorodeski. NO increases permeability of cultured human cervical epithelia by cGMP-mediated increase in G-actin. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 278: C942-C952, 2000;
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They say to drink Green Tea – can it be decaf? Do you get the same benefits?
Yes decaf can be substituted.
have you ever heard of evening primrose oil drying up cervical mucus?
I am on 3000 mg a day, and since i started taking it, ive had hardly any cm. im on day 15.usually ov. day 18.
im even on robitusin 1600 mg/day
You know, I have not heard of evening primrose drying up cervical mucus. Are you taking it two weeks out your cycle, and rotating it with fish oils or flax? Also how much water are you drinking?
dear Hethir, i noticed you do not have any mention of helping women with fibroids. that is my problem can you help me?please send me a reply thank you.estelle.
hi, my name is margaret and i live in the bahamas , were can i find these stuff at home, do g.n.c. carry these items? help me please desprate in the caribbeans
Hi Hethir,
I pulled up the information for the fertility cleanse guide and it mentions the 7 Day Cleansing eCourse for FREE. Would you please send that to my email? I did not receive it with my fertility cleanse guide.
Thanks in advance for your assistance and all of the hard work you put forth in trying to help others.
Tammie Black
I have been taking EPO (1000-3000mg) for 18 days now and Robitussin for 4 days and have not noticed a real diffrence in CM (very dry or slight diffrence). I was on the pill and had alot of yeast infections & vaginitis for most of the year before going off the pill in Sept. and discovering Acidophillus & Caprylic Acid to help with the reoccuring yest infections (feeling tons better now since then!!) I was wondering if maybe that could be the reason I have no CM before this year (2008) I had very normal (quite an abundance
CM and would notice the diffrence duing my cycle, all was quite normal and healthy however that dosen’t seem to be the case now. Any answers??
Hi Sabrina,
That very well may have been what effected your cervical mucous. You may also want to look into some of the suggestions above to help increase CM, especially the L Arginine. Robitussin, in my opinion, is not addressing the root of the low cm and adding chemicals to your life that are not needed.
Hethir,
Thanks so much for responding. I stopped the Tussin, and will continue with EPO and Flax seed oil (which I started a few days ago). I’m also taking Vitex, to help regulate my period and to possibly help me ovulate, which I don’t think I’m doing now, I’ve done my homework on Vitex and it’s a slow acting herb so maybe I’ll see some results in Jan, once I’ve been taking it for a while. Hopefully I’ll see more of my normal cycle return then too! Really hoping to coincieve in late Jan!!! Happy Holidays to all :->
Hi
I have been take Nature’s Sunshine Brand “Chinese Stress Relief” and “Chinese Mood Elevator” for OCD. I also take flax oil and fish oil twice a day. it has been really working for the OCD but my mucous cycle is almost non existant. I also was diagnosed with PCOS a few years ago but i was very fat when i was diagnosed and now i lost 100 lbs and have 28-30 day cycles. My basal temps are somewhat low and my luteal phase temps arent as high as it should be.THe thing is is that I am getting accupucture and more herbs for fertility. im not sure if the Nature sunshine brand herbs are messing with my fertility because i think i had better mucus cycles when i was overweight. I am not sure but it just seems like my mucus cycles are getting less and less. I am afraid to stop taking the OCD herbs because they do help me with that but I want to get PG and I am having a very hard time at it!
ANy help would be greatly appreciated. Also, I have been taking the fertility chinese herbs from the accupuncturist for about 1 1/2 months now but is seems like my temps are funkier than ever!!!!!!
Hi Caroline,
Some herbs can dry the cervical mucous. I work mostly with western herbs so I am not familiar with all of the herbs in those blends. Congratulations on achieving your weight loss and finding natural remedies that work for your OCD. To help increase cervical mucous you can learn the different options here:
5 Ways to Increase Your Cervical Mucous
As for the additional Chinese herbs, make sure you are sharing with your practitioner all of the herbs you are already taking so they are not working against each other. As for the funky temps. It sometimes takes time and shifts for the hormones to balance. Low temperatures sometimes are a sign of low progesterone (which is also low in women with PCOS). As your hormones balance out and your progesterone increases you should also see a change in your cervical mucous. Keep in touch and let me know how you are doing.
Hethir
hi.. can the use of water based lubricants actually cause any harm to the sperm
hi hethir
thanks very much for your tips. i have been taking vitex , red clover,res raspberry as wll as eop.
i am getting frustrated as nothing seen to be happening.i get cm but its of a watery consistency.i had my fibroids removed in 07 and the doc says they are growing back.my ovulation count is low but i have my period likle clockwork.i took clomid went up to the 25 max.
frustrated
i am 39 and losing hope
christine
Hi Christine,
Red Clover is an herb that can help increase/mimic estrogen (estrogen promotes the growth of fibroids), so I would discontinue that herb. There are herbs and supplements that are very helpful for fibroids. While the herbs you are taking is a good start, you will want to also look at increasing your progesterone and helping your body to get rid of the excess estrogen. The Fibroid Remedy Kit is a very effective program to help with the fibroids. It will take some time to do its work so look for changes after three months of continuously taking the products. You can learn more here: http://www.naturalfertilityshop.com/Fibroid-Remedy-Kit-p/frkit.htm
Hi Saki,
It matters on what the ingredients are. But generally water based lubricants allow the sperm to move more freely towards the egg whereas petroleum based lubricants make it hard for the sperm to travel.
I have also heard that grapefruit juice is good for increasing cervical fluids and I was wondering if you knew if lemon juice or orange juice would help as well?
Also I started taking Flax seed oil and noticed a difference overnight. I am hoping that with prolonged use it will continue to improve.
Hi Laura,
I have never heard of grapefruit juice or any other citrus juice increasing cervical fluids. Glad to hear that the Flax oil is working for you!
hi hethir
i am 35 now and i got my son when i was 33.i had a cesarian there fore i was adviced by my doctor to wait for 3 years to have another baby.i would be 37 by than .so iam really worried that whether i would face any difficulty of conceiving becouse of my age.please advice me what steps i should be taking .
i really appreciate what efforts you are putting through for us.
thanking you
Hi Fareesha,
I know many women that are 35 and older that have had children. The risks do go up each year after your 35th birthday, but they are minimal and there is no reason for you to not try to conceive because of your age, if you would still like to have another child. I would ask your doctor again if they really think it best to wait for 3 years because of your cesarean, I have never heard of that. Let them know your fears and concerns. If that fails ask for a second opinion, from another medical doctor or midwife. I cannot say whether you would have trouble conceiving as I am not your health care provider. If you had no problems before and your cycle is regular, I don’t see why you would have any problems now. I urge you to speak with your doctor as soon as possible if you are thinking about getting pregnant.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
I just thought I would update and mention that since I started drink grapefruit juice there has been a definite BIG difference! It really works!
I did a little (tiny) amount of research on whether or not other citrus juices would work, apparently they don’t but I have been unable to find out any reason why yet.
Hi Laura,
I have no idea why either, but if it is working for you then great!
All the best,
Dalene
Hi Hethir,
I need help, I haven’t had a period over 2 years and yes i have seen my GYN but they don’t have a clear answer as to why this happens. I first got my period when i was 9yrs old and ever sice then they have been very iregular. at the begining they came every 3 months but as the years went by they just started disapearing. here’s some info on me. However i did become pregnant when i was 14 yrs old, thats when my periods were “normal” i want to say but at 6 months pregnant i lost my baby. After that i gained over 100 pounds. About 6 yrs ago doctors told me i had abnormal cells in my cervix (very early signs) Took care of that with a treatment which i can’t remember the name of the presedure at the moment. i was clear of that and i didn’t go back until 4 yrs had past and to find out that it had came back still at a very early stage Thank God. Now i just don’t know what to do i feel that im traped no periods, i have’nt been able to get pregnant since my baby past away 9 yrs ago, and im over weight. Can you please help me Hethir.
Hi Carmen,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have a lot going on! We would like to help you, but I’m not sure if this is the best format in which to do so. Have you read our page on Absent Period, if not I urge you to do so. Reading this will help you to understand how to get your cycle back on track. The best herbs for regulating your period are Vitex and Dong Quai. These herbs need to be taken consistently for 3-6 months or longer to achieve desired results. It would also be a good idea to implement a Nutrient Dense Fertility Diet and take a whole food prenatal vitamin like Baby and Me Multivitamin.
It is difficult for us to answer your questions based on just a small piece of the bigger picture of your health. It is helpful for us to know your lifestyle, health history, fertility challenges and detailed questions. That is why Hethir has created Fertility Consultations. This will better help us to guide you in the right direction for bringing about a balanced body and fertility. Honestly we just don’t have the time or resources at NaturalFertilityInfo.com to answer every question when we don’t have enough information about you and your health to answer properly. Please understand we hold you and your health in high regard and want nothing more than to help you help yourself achieve a healthy, fertile body. Below is a simple explanation about Fertility Consultations.
Email Fertility Consultation
Email Fertility Consultation with a Master Herbalist
Includes:
*Fertility Interview questionnaire
*Email your top 3 questions
*Personalized program and diet will be created just for you
What to expect: After you purchase your email consultation you will instantly receive a link to fill out your fertility consultation form. Within two business days your questions will be answered based on your fertility history including personalized recommendations.
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Includes:
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What to expect: After you purchase your consultation you will instantly receive a link to fill out your fertility consultation form and a link to book your consultation with Hethir through an online calendar. You will than call in at the appointed time for the phone consultation. During the consultation a personalized program and diet will be created for you based on your fertility history and phone consultation.
Click here on Fertility Consultation to begin.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi!
I am currently being tested for Endometriosis, as well as PCOS. I have been taking Vitex and EstroSense (another hormone balancing therapy natural suppliment), however we are still hot able to get pregnant. I think it may be due to my lack of CM. Would you still suggest taking L-Arginine to increase CM?
Hi Natasha,
The 5 ways we like to increase cervical mucous naturally are by using the following natural supplements:
Green Tea- Drink one cup a day from menstruation till ovulation.
Evening Primrose Oil- Dose is 1500 – 3000 mg once daily. Take from your period till ovulation, than switch to fish oil. The dosage for increasing cervical mucous is initially 500mg, three times a day for a total of 1500mg per day. If you don’t get results in your first cycle, increase your dosage to 3,000 mg a day in your next cycle. Evening Primrose Oil can cause uterine contractions in pregnancy, which is why you should not take it past ovulation (in case you get pregnant.)
L-Arginine- 1 tablet, 1 – 3 times daily between meals
NOTE:Consult with your health care professional prior to using this product if you are being treated for any pre-existing conditions or are taking prescrition medications, such as heart medications including nitroglycerin
Sperm friendly lubricant- Emerita Natural Lubrication
Make sure you are drinking plenty of water everyday (8 glasses at least!).
Once you find out if you have Endometriosis or PCOS you will probably want to look into other natural therapies for these specific challenges.
All the Best,
Dalene
I am still bfing my 20 month old between 3-4 times a day. I don’t know if I am ovulating or not, I just started temping but missed a few days. I get fertile cm but not much or for long. Is there anything I can take while bfing that will help me conceive?
Please look into the suggestions that are stated in the above guide.
You may want to focus on eating a healthy natural fertility diet. There are not many herbs I can recommend while breastfeeding because they will be passed to the baby through your milk.
Hi Hethir,
I have not had a pregnancy in 4 years. I am 41 years old. I have 5 children and had no trouble conceiving. My last child was delivered by a c-section (vertical cut on my uterus). I do have uterine prolapse as well as a few fibroids in my uterus. I don’t have much cerivical mucous but when I try to use the sperm friendly lubricant it just comes back out, I think because of my prolapse. I am healthy and fit and would love to have another child. Any suggestions?
Hi Veronica,
Without a strong and healthy uterus it may be unsafe to try and conceive. Have you talked to your doctor about this? Your body has been through a lot with having 5 children already. One thing you may want to focus on rather than trying to conceive is to strengthen your uterus and to clear out the fibroids.
Self Fertility Massage would be a great place to start. Here are some benefits:
Aids the body in clearing itself of uterine fibriods*
Promotes hormonal balance*
Supports uterus and hormonal health*
Increases circulation to the uterus*
Promotes stagnant tissue elimination*
We have an herbal blend called Pregnancy Prep. Here are some of the benefits of these herbs that I think you would find useful:
-Tone the uterus
-Promote circulation to the reproductive system
-Encourage uterine health
Learn 5 ways to increase Cervical Mucous by clicking on the highlighted word.
The following herbs and supplements support the body in helping to clear out fibroids naturally. The herbs and supplements both help to balance hormones thus slowing fibroid growth and dissolving existing fibroids. They are DIM, Progesterone Cream and Women’s Best Friend Herbal blend.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
hi,
my name is shef and was diagnosed with fibroid a year ago as soon as i got married. the doc said it’s about 5cm, when i asked her what will be the solution to the problem she told me i have to do surgery. i got scared because i just got married and i wanted to be able to give birth. i ordered for women best friend, baby & me and fertilica maca. i am taking them together but unfortunately i think the fertilica maca is rather making my fibroid worse. anytime i take it, i feel pain where the fibroid is located and also the fibroid pressing my bladder.
i wanted to know whether is advisable for me to be taking all the 3 together or i shd stop using the maca for the meantime. ever since i was diagnosed with fibroid my cervical mucus is very very light compared to before. i’ve tried for almost 10 months now to get pregnant but to no avail.
can someone please help me. can’t wait to hear from please
thanks
Hi Shef,
Anytime you feel something may be making you feel worse, discontinue taking it (maca in this case) and see how you feel, if you feel better, great, if not it probably was not the maca.
Have you read our Uterine Fibroids Page? Learning about what causes uterine fibroids and which natural remedies may be best to get rid of them is the first step in helping yourself. Without knowing more about your health history, lifestyle, menstrual cylcle, ect. it is hard to guide you in the best direction. Have you considered a Natural Fertility Consultation? Here are some Natural Remedies for Uterine Fibroids:
These herbs and supplements support the body in helping to clear out fibroids naturally. The herbs and supplements both help to balance hormones thus slowing fibroid growth and dissolving existing fibroids.
Natural Fibroid Remedies:
Progesterone Cream: Helps reduce fibroids and fibroid growth by balancing the excess estrogen (which makes the fibroids grow) with 40mg of natural progestrone treatment for 2-3 months on days 14 – 28 of the cycle (day 1 being the first day of your period). Natural progesterone is safe to take and is the same molecule that your body produces. Many of the synthetic estrogens and progestins are chemically modified from the natural molecule and are dangerous to use.
DIM: DIM balances the hormones by breaking down estrogen and removing it from the body. Estrogen is a major culprit to many of the fertility issues women face today especially fibroids, which is an estrogen dominant condition. By cleansing the body of excess estrogens should cause the fibroids to stop Ocurring.
Women’s Best Friend: Women’s Best Friend takes down pain and swelling caused from Fibroids so you start feeling better right away. Women’s Best Friend goes to the source of the problem, helping to reduce excess estrogen that fuels abnormal growths, and stimulating liver activity for improved estrogen metabolism. It works with your body’s natural detoxification processes to clear congested endometrial tissues while reducing symptoms like abnormal bleeding.
Other remedies that may help with uterine fibroids are Zymessence, Castor Oil Packs and Self Fertility Massage.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
hi there,
i’ve been diagnosed with pcos,, and i got medication nature way,, i first thought it was way too much pills haha,, but i gess thats oke,, i would like to have your opinion,, i take:
Herbal nerve: for my anxiety in the morning
vitex: with food
vitamine a to zinc: also with breakfast
Ultra prim: spread over the day
estrosense: 2 tablets with dinner
i just wanted to ask if this is the right treatment for pcos,, i got it from a book called sexy hormones,, the herbal nerve i’ve been taking for a long time already because i got too many anxiety with my condition,, so i wanted to ask you if this is the good suplement what i am taking for pcos, i dont have cysts
thanks you!!
Hi Samantha,
None of those products are our products, I am not familiar with most of them, so I cannot say if these are the best natural remedies for you. Women with PCOS have found that in addition to taking herbal/natural remedies that a PCOS Diet helps to control insulin resistance. A big part of the problem with PCOS is the high insulin resistance. Resistance to insulin increases the bodies insulin levels which effects normal ovulation by preventing the body from ovulating or limiting the maturation process of the released egg. This directly has an affect on your fertility and ability to conceive. Women who are insulin resistant are also 4-5 times more likely to have a miscarriage. Imbalanced insulin levels due to PCOS make it difficult for the embryo to attach properly to the uterus.
All the best,
Dalene
Hi. I will try the L-Arginine to help increase my CM. The capsules I have are in 500mg. How many should I take per day and when?
Thanks:)
Hi Tamara,
Please follow the recommendations on the product lable, thanks.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
I went to my naturopathic doctor who specializes in fertily and she said Evening Primrose Oil doesn’t do ANYTHING! They actually had studies about that proved it totally ineffective.
Hi Sarah,
We would be interested in seeing the studies your Naturopathic Doctor has shown to you. There have been many studies that have shown Evening Primrose Oil’s success in reducing PMS, helping the body to balance hormones and help the body to reproduce and heal damaged cells within the body. This is because of those GLA’s.
We are open to learning more and would love you to send us a link to the studies your doctor has sited.
All the best,
Dalene
I have partial one block tube only one tube. some scaring an 5cm fibroid outside my uterus. 43 trying tcc with little or no cm when i did get preg i had a abundancy of cm but i mc
please help any sugg.
Hi Lyvonda,
Natural remedies for blocked fallopian tubes may take many months to be effective. At age 43 you may feel that you do not have time to work with natural remedies for blocked tubes. I you would like to learn about the best natural remedies for Blocked Fallopian Tubes go to this link: http://natural-fertility-info.com/blocked-fallopian-tubes
There are also ways to naturally reduce uterine fibroids. The herbs and supplements both help to balance hormones thus slowing fibroid growth and dissolving existing fibroids. To learn what you can do to reduce and dissolve uterine fibroids go to this link: http://natural-fertility-info.com/the-best-natural-remedies-for-fibroids.html
You may also want to consider a Natural Fertility Consultation. Many of our readers know they want to try natural therapies to help boost their fertility but don’t know which ones are bet for their personal situation. If you are someone who has questions about what natural fertility therapies may be right for you the Natural Fertility Consultation is for you.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
hello I am taking EPO and fish oil softgel capsules at the same time. Is it okay?
Hi Nova,
Those are safe to combine.
All the best,
Dalene
Hi,
I was wondering if I can take L-arginine to increase my CM even I have PCOS with high levels of DHEA. Thanks.
Hi Mia,
That may be alright with you notifiying your doctor that you would like to add this supplement.
Best wishes,
Dalene
Hello,
I had Endometriosis and had the NovaSure done. I am upset at myself because I didnt get a full knowledge from my doctor and didnt do my homework on it. I want to have another baby. Is there anything I can do to reverse this?
Dear Kiara,
Please talk to your doctor about your options, we are not medical doctor and this type of procedure is beyond our scope of practice.
Below is a pregnancy caution from the NovaSure website:
For our readers: NovaSure uses radio frequency (RF) energy to permanently remove the lining (endometrium) of the uterus, which reduces, or eliminates, future bleeding.
*http://www.novasure.com/index.cfm
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Vaginal mucous can easily be increased by eating 2 RAW okra every day for the first 14 days of the cycle; if a person wants to get pregnant they should scrape the seeds out of the okra before they eat it because seeds of all kinds have abortifacient properties.
Hi Joan,
This is interesting, do you have a source that sites that okra really increases CM or is this from personal experience? I would love to hear more.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi Hethir,
I absolutely love your website and have referred two friends of mine to your website who have are also having troubles getting pregnant.
I have a question for you. My cycles have been out of the norm since I have stopped taking BC since October 2009. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant since Feb 2010 and we still haven’t had any results. I found your website last month and have started some of the natural supplements. I have noticed some changes in the past few weeks and have started my cycle again.
Do I count the first day I see blood, even though it is brown? I feel like I haven’t been tracking my cycles correctly because in the past I woul d see some brown for a few days, then see red blood. I start counting on the day I see red blood.
Help?
Thanks,
VC
To Darlene Barton:
Raw okra really does increase CM and I know this from personal experience.
Signed Joan Olson
Dear VC,
Thanks so much for your support! We greatly appreciate feedback and kind words!
What you are experiencing is pretty normal for women who have been on birth control. If you are just spotting brown blood and isn’t a full flow yet, begin counting on the day that your red blood appears and you have a full flow.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi Joan,
Thanks for sharing your experience!
PS. My name is Dalene, not Darlene
Have a wonderful day.
Dalene
Hello…. Can anyone help me? I had a miscarriage in March and been trying to conceive since. I’ve been tempting and recording my basal temp and I see that I am ovulating but I don’t notice any eggwhite cm. What should I do?
Hi Free,
The most important factor here is that you are ovulating, that is great! If you do not have much Cervical Mucous in general you may want to consider some of the tips from this article. If you have enough CM and the bbt is working for you, I would not worry too much about the egg white CM.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Is is true that at 40 yrs old. that you may or may note produce/release an egg every cycle? I just read this recently.
Hi Nina,
It depends on the individual. This could happen at any age if there is hormonal imbalance, it may be more likely to happen as we age and our hormones begin to change. We would love for you to send us the link to this article or site where you read it.
All the best,
Dalene