Question 1

what is the best description of ovulation discharge? color, consistency, smell, etc.

Accepted Answer

Too much analysis: There's often too much analysis surrounding discharge at the time of ovulation. While, there is some information you can detect, discharge is not an exact roadmap.  Ovulation causes thinning of the discharge, to make it easier for sperm to travel to the tubes of your reproductive system. There should not be any smell, and color is typically clearer than normal.

Question 2

is discharge sign of ovulation ?

Accepted Answer

Ovulation?: As ovulation approaches, your cervical mucus changes in amount and consistency. By paying careful attention to the change, you can predict your most fertile days.

When you're not ovulating, cervical mucus may appear sticky, creamy, or may be entirely absent.

As ovulation approaches, cervical mucus becomes more abundant, takes on a watery to raw-egg-white-like consistency, and stretches up to an inch or more between your fingers.

Question 3

when will ovulation discharge stop?

Accepted Answer

A few days: Ovulation discharge occurs due to the egg's secretion of estrogen, which makes the cervical discharge more clear and watery. This type of discharge makes it easy for sperm to get through. Once your egg has been released and after it's too late to be fertilized, the discharge changes and so the clear watery discharge during ovulation only lasts a few days (3-5 days) during the fertile window.

Question 4

does lots of discharge mean your ovulating?

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Possible: There is usually an increase in the the amount of vaginal discharge and a decrease in viscosity (thinner consistency) at the time of ovulation.  That is normal and is likely to increase fertility.

Question 5

what causes discharge just before ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen: Estrogen is produced by the growing follicle in the ovary.  Estrogen moves through the bloodstream and causes the cells of the uterine lining to grow and cervical mucus to be produced.  The mucus helps sperm to find the way into the uterus from the vagina.  After ovulation Progesterone is produced by the ovary that makes the mucus thicker and sperm can no longer get in.

Question 6

is clear stretchy discharge a sign of ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The way I describe ovulation mucous is    " after urination you have to wipe yourself several times to feel dry". You cannot confirm ovulation simply by your mucous however. Mucous changes occur even in patients on OCs. Noting mucous change is helpful when trying to get pregnant.

Question 7

what does ovulation discharge usually look like?

Accepted Answer

Clear mucous: During the time of ovulation, the cervical mucous changes nature in order to allow sperm entry into the uterine cavity. The cervical mucous becomes thin, clear and stretchy.

Question 8

what does brown like discharge mean you ovulated?

Accepted Answer

No: Brown discharge is usually old blood mixed with mucus.  It can appear for many different reasons.  Ovulation isn't a common reason for its appearance so it doesn't mean you ovulated.  Best wishes!

Question 9

what can cause brownish discharge after ovulating?

Accepted Answer

The brown D/C: Is likely to be old blood. This may be related to a hormone imbalance.

Question 10

during ovulation does the discharge have an odour?

Accepted Answer

It might: But that would largely be individual differences, not something specific about ovulation.

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