Question about EWCM

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Question about EWCM
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Thu, 08-21-2003 - 5:48pm
I always thought I knew what EWCM was but I have a question now. (I'm going to get graphic now, sorry!)

The first two months after coming off BC, at mid cycle I would have some spotting, but then I would have extremely thick stretchy CM. I'm talking the elasticity of, say, mucus from a very bad head cold... and the amount was like that as well. It would be so thick it would take several wipes to remove it all. (sorry so gross!)

I NEVER had anything like that before. Not even while ttc my first. My CM then would be a bit runnier but still stretchy and slippery. Like a thinner EW.

Is the extremely thick stuff normal? Or was it caused by coming off of BC? Or is it just the mood my body is in as I get older?

Sharon

 

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Registered: 07-30-2003
Thu, 08-21-2003 - 5:58pm
well, for me, coming off BCP, that happened too. it's because the BCP adds a thick lining to your cervix, making it hard for the sperm to get through. and when you get off the pill, it's not being supported by the hormones anymore, it just leaves- kinda like losing your plug, when going into labor, i guess.

so, that's the conclusion i came to, when it happened to me~

HTH!

bec

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 08-21-2003 - 6:58pm
good answer! That makes perfect sense. I had never experienced that type of CM before. Now I won't worry if it doesn't return.

And the plug analogy was exactly what crossed my mind, but since my first was a scheduled c-section (breech) I didn't go into labor and therefore never saw a plug.

Thanks

Sharon

 

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Registered: 06-23-2003
Thu, 08-21-2003 - 9:16pm
Hi Sharon,

I don't have alot of info, but I wanted to let you know that I experienced the same thing this month. I went off BCP in early July, and this is what seems like my first real cycle. On CD 17, I couldn't believe how much EWCM I had. I thought that it might be a really good sign, but I have no real reason for that. I am 6 DPO now, and not really having any PG symptoms. I know it's still to early to tell, but some symptoms would be nice.

Good luck!!!! Positive vibes heading your way!

Becky

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Registered: 07-08-2003
Thu, 08-21-2003 - 9:25pm
I went off the pill yesterday but have been having the same thing for the past several days. I thought the same thing about mucus from a head cold. I was like "what the heck IS that?!" LOL...I always had a lot of EWCM before going on the pill, but didn't remember it being that thick. Well I'm glad I'm not the only one I guess. :-)

Good luck to us all!
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Registered: 04-23-2003
Thu, 08-21-2003 - 10:36pm
I have recently read that coming off of bcp actually causes that lg amount of ewcm and unfortunately, until your cycles regulate, isn't necessarily a good indicator of ovulating. I had been on bcp for years, now with the info I'm learning, I don't know that I'll go back on. Good luck to you all!!

Melissa