Cervical Mucus: How Wet is Normal? What Does It Reveal About Your Hormones and Fertility?

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, breaks down everything you need to know about cervical mucus. She explains how cervical mucus changes throughout the menstrual cycle, what those changes reveal about your hormones—especially estrogen—and how to use this information to better understand your fertility. Dr. Crawford walks you through through how to check cervical mucus, what the different types mean, and how to identify signs that something might be off.

Questions Answered:
What is cervical mucus?
What is the purpose of cervical mucus?
How does cervical mucus relate to hormones?
What are the four phases of the menstrual cycle?
How do hormones affect cervical mucus?
How do you check cervical mucus?
What should you look for when checking cervical mucus?
What are the four types of cervical mucus?
How does cervical mucus change during different cycle phases?
What does egg white cervical mucus indicate?
How can cervical mucus help track fertility?
What factors can change cervical mucus consistency?
How do medications like Clomid affect cervical mucus?
What are signs of abnormal cervical mucus?
When should you seek medical evaluation for cervical mucus?
How does hydration impact cervical mucus?
Can stress affect cervical mucus?
What role does estrogen play in cervical mucus production?