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A member asked:

Does birth control increase the amount of cervical mucus, i know it thickens it. due for af in 3 days and have a lot of creamy thick snot like cm?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cervical mucus: Yes the mucus thickens up preventing the egg from being fertilized.

Answered 8/25/2017

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