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When ttc, i heard taking mucinex (guaifenesin) can help thin out cm to aid in conception, is this recommended by fertility specialists?

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Never heard this: Mucinex (guaifenesin) is used to thin respiratory mucous and not cervical mucous.

Answered 11/5/2014

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