Question 1

i am on the depo shot, this is my first month. my cervical mucus is very watery and very heavy. not thick at all. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

NO: This is a normal side effect and not dangerous.

Question 2

depo stopped in jan. no periods. sex 5 days ago, large amount of clear cervical mucus today. what's the chance i could be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Take a pregnancy test, but you need to see your provider if you had no period since Jan which you stopped injection.

Question 3

what causes cervical mucus?

Accepted Answer

Cervical glands: Cervical Mucus is secreted by glands in the cervix in response to female hormones.  It is a normal part of female physiology.  Best wishes!

Question 4

how come i always have cervical mucus?

Accepted Answer

That's normal: The cervical glands secrete mucus all the time - sometimes more, sometimes less. It can vary in response to hormonal changes.

Question 5

what are the cycles of cervical mucus?

Accepted Answer

Cervical Mucous: Cervical mucous is usually most noticeable around the time of ovulation when it is characteristically clear and string like.

Question 6

can i ovulate without cervical mucus?

Accepted Answer

Female Fertility: Cervical mucous is a sign that some use to tell when they are more fertile. But, ovulation is in no way dependent on cervical mucous. The process of ovulation occurs in the ovary and not the cervix.

Question 7

my cervical mucus smells like metal. why?

Accepted Answer

Probably BV: Bv or bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection. It is not sexually transmitted. It causes foul smelling vaginal discharge which is often worse when mixed with blood or semen. See your obgyn for testing. It is treated with antibiotics.

Question 8

what color is implantation cervical mucus?

Accepted Answer

Any color: There is no right or wrong color. It could be anything. There is nothing called "implantation mucus." can you be more specific what you want to know?

Question 9

wbat does yellowish/clear cervical mucus mean?

Accepted Answer

Mucous of the cervix: Cervical can be a nuisance and sometimes gross. It can vary in volume, texture and consistency several times throughout the monthly ovulation cycle. Most of the time, clear cervical mucus is present and it serves several important functions. It helps to keepunwanteds such as germs out of the region of sensitive reproductive organs. And, it also helps to flush away bad stuff like bacteria.

Question 10

i have cervical mucus and odor after sex, why?

Accepted Answer

Semen: The semen  plus vaginal secretions increase odor and mucous.

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Cervical mucus while on depo

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I am on the depo shot, this is my first month. my cervical mucus is very watery and very heavy. not thick at all. should i be worried?

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Depo stopped in jan. no periods. sex 5 days ago, large amount of clear cervical mucus today. what's the chance i could be pregnant?

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What causes cervical mucus?

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How come i always have cervical mucus?

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What are the cycles of cervical mucus?

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Can i ovulate without cervical mucus?

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My cervical mucus smells like metal. why?

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I have cervical mucus and odor after sex, why?

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