EWCM Questions

[Nikki022103]

If I have EWCM during/after BD, is that a sign of O or is that just a body's natural response regardless of O? Do I need to have spontaneous EWCM to signal O? I'm a little confused. Also, I would like to start tempting- how much is a basal therm?

[Jodi5206]

I got my thermometer at Target for $9. The only difference between a regular and a basal is that it reads two decimal points.

Your body will produce EWCM before O to provide a good medium for the spermies to get the egg. If you don't notice a lot of EWCM you can also use pre-seed to help.

[nursencars]

good question: i took Clomid last month and am waiting on O and dont have much CM. Although, when getting "friskey" with DH, I notice CM that is egg-white in consistency. But this is only noticed when BD and not spontaneously. So, i'm not sure if that counts or not. I think you have to have spontaneous EWCM to signal O.

[Reed91005]

From what I understand, you're not supposed to check while you're "aroused" or after bd. Actually, the best time to check is supposed to be after a bowel movement.

[greyt00]

good question: i took Clomid last month and am waiting on O and dont have much CM. Although, when getting "friskey" with DH, I notice CM that is egg-white in consistency. But this is only noticed when BD and not spontaneously. So, i'm not sure if that counts or not. I think you have to have spontaneous EWCM to signal O.

If you only get the fluid when "frisky", that is probably arousal fluid. Not all women produce EWCM. I'm using Pre-Seed to help with CM.

[sohopeful]

Thanks for the post, I have often wondered the same thing.

[Sinabuns78]

Question...why after a bowel movement? This is the first time ive ever heard that. Very interesting thread

[Reed91005]

Ya know, I can't remember why after a bowel movement.....I just remember reading it at some point in all my hours of research about cm. I have noticed in the two documented times I've o'd, that after a bm, it does seem easier to check, like there's more of it..? Idk...weird and tmi, but whatever works!

[Nikki022103]

Probably all the general pushing from a BM pushes a little more out of the cervix?? Thanks for the input... kind of a bummer since I was a little excited, but good to know lol. I will def be investing in a basal therm soon. Who would've thought it would be such an experience just to pop out a baby! They def never included any of this is our informational "talks" in school! I think it's a shame we are all pretty stupid about our fertility until it's a problem- I guess I should speak for myself. I'm in the health care profession too, so you would think the anat and phys classes would cover much of this, but not really.