Mucous Tests

 


Around the time of ovulation, a woman’s cervical mucous thins to allow sperm access to the uterus and fallopian tubes. A woman can test the consistency of her cervical mucous by collecting some of the mucous between her thumb and forefinger, then spreading the fingers apart to measure the consistency of the mucous. Near ovulation, the fingers may stretch over 1-2 inches apart with the thin stringy mucous still intact.

Saliva changes at the same time. Some kits predict ovulation by identifying mucous changes. A woman takes a saliva sample from her mouth, places it on a slide and examines it under a microscope to find a fern-like pattern indicative of ovulation. These kits, which cost $30 to $150, pose challenges in obtaining and interpreting the sample.

Some mucous tests do not rely on microscopic readings, but use an electronic sensor that is placed in the mouth. A monitor reads changes in the saliva’s electrolytes, which indicates mucous thinning and onset of ovulation. These kits cost anywhere from $30 to $200.

 

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