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When in the ovulation cycle does the thick jelly like substance appear? when your body expells that, is it the beginning middle or the end of the cycle?

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Middle: Ovulation is roughly midway through your cycle. . Vaginal discharge can increase in amount & become watery to stretchy at the time of ovulation. It has been described as a “raw egg white ” consistency.

Answered 5/28/2013

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A member asked:

When in the ovulation cycle does the thick jelly like substance appear? when your body expells that, is it the beginning middle or the end of the cycle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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