Question 1

dry, cake glaze mucus 9 days before period, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

YES: Normal clear,cervical and vaginal mucous will have this appearance when dried. This is normal sexual secretion.

Question 2

does cervical mucus dry up before your period?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Sometimes cervical mucus will become much less and thicker prior to menses. This is usually a normal response to hormonal changes.

Question 3

last month i bled pink milky mucus midcycle then 2w ago had a short dry clotted period (pt was negative, on yaz) now im spotting pink again - worried?

Accepted Answer

Can be normal: There can be variations in a woman's menstrual cycle that are considered normal and not to alarm about.  If these changes become consistent and constant, then evaluation with a provider can shed some light on a problem.

Question 4

how could i tell if i had fertile cervical mucus when i had sex if all i remembr when i had sex that i was dry b/c i just got off my period 4 days ago?

Accepted Answer

Fertile mucus: The only way to check for fertile mucus is to perform an exam of the mucus around ovulation; includes a ph around 7, good spinbarkeit stretchability" and good fern pattern drys like fern trees looking at it under the microscope. Of course around that time should allow sperm survival over 8hrs.

Question 5

bloody mucus before and after my period. some fresh blood and dry blood clots, too. is this cancerous?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely but see gyn: There are many more things that can cause that other than cancer.  The best initial approach is to visit your gyn and have a physical exam.  They can usually no needed ultrasound procedures in their office and then determine along with bloodwork if anything further needs to be done to figure out the causes.  Cancer is possible but less likely than more benign causes.

Question 6

is it possible to have egg white cervical mucus on day 7 (last day of period) and then go dry for 8 days? did i ovulate on day 7?

Accepted Answer

Can't say when you: ovulated without knowing length of your menstrual cycle. Ovulation takes place 14 days prior to anticipated period. And yes, there can be significant variability of vaginal secretions through out the month. Take care.

Question 7

is it possible to have egg white cervical mucus on day 7 (last day of period) and then go dry for 8 days? did i ovulate on day 7?  29 day cycle

Accepted Answer

No: With a 29 day cycle - you should be ovulating on day #15. Take care.

Question 8

quickly greasy hair, dry skin with periods of dry mucous areas, spots which has never happened before, no sex drive. dandruff which was never an issue?

Accepted Answer

Eczema, depression?: I think the hair and skin issues are definitely treatable, but wonder if the sex drive issue is more related to your mood and happiness, and how satisfied you are in your life. I suggest you find someone professionally trained to sort out your feelings, and find a dermatologist to look at your hair and skin problems

Question 9

what does cevix mucus look like a week before u period?

Accepted Answer

Thin: Female vaginal discharge changes through the menstrual cycle. It is usually thinner and more "snot like" the two weeks leading up to your cycle. This is to allow the sperm to have an easier swim up through your cervix. Generally right after your period the discharge will be thickish white and a bit sticky. When in doubt, have an exam by your GYN to be sure.

Question 10

why is there clear sticky bloody mucus like dark brown color when u have you period? mine is like that execpt it came 3 days late? help!

Accepted Answer

Do not worry: This represents old blood (brown) that has taken its time to be released by your uterus. It is natural to have with virtually every mense.

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Dry, cake glaze mucus 9 days before period, is this normal?

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Does cervical mucus dry up before your period?

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Last month i bled pink milky mucus midcycle then 2w ago had a short dry clotted period (pt was negative, on yaz) now im spotting pink again - worried?

A member asked:

How could i tell if i had fertile cervical mucus when i had sex if all i remembr when i had sex that i was dry b/c i just got off my period 4 days ago?

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Bloody mucus before and after my period. some fresh blood and dry blood clots, too. is this cancerous?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have egg white cervical mucus on day 7 (last day of period) and then go dry for 8 days? did i ovulate on day 7?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have egg white cervical mucus on day 7 (last day of period) and then go dry for 8 days? did i ovulate on day 7? 29 day cycle

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Quickly greasy hair, dry skin with periods of dry mucous areas, spots which has never happened before, no sex drive. dandruff which was never an issue?

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What does cevix mucus look like a week before u period?

A member asked:

Why is there clear sticky bloody mucus like dark brown color when u have you period? mine is like that execpt it came 3 days late? help!

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