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A 31-year-old female asked:
Lately i havent been producing as much cervical mucus as i use to as in firing ovulation i would have this thick clear egg white like mucus and also during sex i am not as lubricated as i usually am im not understanding whats going on with my body?
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Dr. Yvette Kratzberganswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Variations in cervical mucus are common. The fluctuations of estrogen and progesterone can be easily affected by stress, weight gain/loss, exercise, lack of sleep, thyroid problems, and uterine issues such as adenomyosis or fibroids. Talk to your Dr about your vaginal dryness and what testing can be done to determine the cause.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Agree with Dr. Kratzberg. If vaginal dryness is interfering with sex, try using a water based lubricant like K-Y jelly.
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