Fertility Q&A

What makes temperature a biomarker for tracking fertility?

Estrogen suppresses body temperature, while progesterone raises it. The combination of the two creates a measurable temperature shift at ovulation when the body switches from having majority estrog...

What can I do if I don’t have any cervical mucus, or only very small amounts?

First, make sure you’re checking properly! Also, check your diet and make sure you’re getting enough water, as well as maintaining optimum vitamin levels. Check out this article for more tips.

What do I need to track cervical mucus?

You don’t need anything fancy to track cervical mucus! All you need is toilet paper, the knowledge of what you’re looking for, and how to distinguish between categories.

What is cervical mucus?

Cervical mucus is a fluid made from glands inside of tiny crypts in the cervical canal. It lubricates the vagina and provides a less-hostile environment for sperm than the natural vaginal environment.