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What causes stretchy mucus during menses is it normal?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Mid-cycle: The mid-cycle mucous is typically thin and stretchy. That allows for better transport of the sperm to facilitate conception.

Answered 11/30/2013

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