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How to tell the difference between sperm and ovulation mucous? and where can i but a bbt thermometer? if that's what its called to see when i ovulate

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Dr. Philip Chenette answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Spinnbarkeit: Ovulation mucous is the clear fluid released from the cervix for 1-3 days prior to ovulation in a natural cycle. Sampled from the cervical opening, it looks like raw egg white and can be stretched from 5-10 cm. Seminal fluid is found in the vagina for a 2-12 hours after intercourse, and is typically cloudy and less stretchy.

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Answered 8/29/2017

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