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Is there a difference between the slimy ovulation sign and the thick less slimy one. at times,i see the not so slimy but thick mucous?

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See link: This link provides pictures and explaination of cervical mucus. http://www.babycenter.com/101_what-cervical-mucus-looks-like-through-your-cycle_10351429.bc

Answered 2/23/2015

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