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5 Natural Ways to Increase your Cervical Mucous

by Hethir Rodriguez

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 - A water based sperm
friendly lubricant that mimics cervical fluids and creates a sperm
friendly PH in necessary to allow the sperm to swim and reach the
egg.

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;

{ 24 comments… read them below or add one }

Bonnie 02.16.08 at 3:50 PM

They say to drink Green Tea - can it be decaf? Do you get the same benefits?

hethir 02.16.08 at 5:44 PM

Yes decaf can be substituted.

lolita 03.25.08 at 1:43 AM

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

hethir 03.25.08 at 4:22 PM

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?

estelle 07.11.08 at 12:33 AM

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.

margaret 09.11.08 at 9:36 PM

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

Tammie 09.24.08 at 2:28 PM

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

Sabrina 12.16.08 at 7:28 PM

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??

hethir 12.22.08 at 4:25 AM

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.

Sabrina 12.24.08 at 1:59 PM

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 :->

Caroline 01.10.09 at 6:43 PM

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!!!!!!

hethir 01.12.09 at 7:47 PM

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

saki 01.17.09 at 11:08 PM

hi.. can the use of water based lubricants actually cause any harm to the sperm

christine shields 01.18.09 at 9:52 AM

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

hethir 01.20.09 at 8:33 AM

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

hethir 01.20.09 at 8:37 AM

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.

Laura 01.30.09 at 8:07 PM

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.

Dalene 02.03.09 at 7:38 PM

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!

fareesha 02.04.09 at 5:38 PM

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

Dalene 02.04.09 at 7:17 PM

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

Laura 02.11.09 at 9:13 AM

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.

Dalene 02.11.09 at 4:38 PM

Hi Laura,

I have no idea why either, but if it is working for you then great!

All the best,
Dalene

carmen 03.23.09 at 6:01 AM

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.

Dalene 03.23.09 at 4:49 PM

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.

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