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EWCM (Egg White Cervical Mucous) or Semen: How to Tell the Difference


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June 22nd, 2009, 02:03 PM
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To identify your most fertile days, it is helpful to monitor your cervical mucous.  You should start checking your cervical mucous as soon as your period ends.  What you are looking for is slippery stretchy mucous that looks similar to egg whites.  When you see this kind of cervical mucous, there is a g
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June 22nd, 2009, 02:03 PM
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Great info for the fertility charting girls!
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June 22nd, 2009, 03:00 PM
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Good article! I have been checking my CM and I'm a little confused. Mine has been stretchy and slippery but it's not very clear. It seems like it's clear and white at the same time. So I'm not sure how to interpret it!
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June 23rd, 2009, 01:28 AM
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I used to use the water test if I was confused although in a glass beaker rather than the toilet. Don't worry, nobody drinks from it It's helped me understand CM vs semen. Some good information here!
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June 23rd, 2009, 07:59 AM
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This is a great article. I knew about a few of the tips but not all of them, especially the toilet paper one. With a little practice you should be able to learn the difference.
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June 23rd, 2009, 10:38 AM
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Very informative article!
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November 5th, 2009, 04:03 PM
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very informative article glad to be a member
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February 19th, 2010, 10:12 AM
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this is a great article because it is easy to confuse the two..i know there has been more than once when i 've thought i had ewcm only to find out it was semen..i did not know that it will dissolve in water though..
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January 31st, 2011, 05:21 AM
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i have always had problems with my periods being on time and last year i had ivf treatment that failed but ever since i have started having the egg white mucous and thought something was wrong with me....
im glad i read this as a whole lot of things are now easier to understand...im still hoping that i fall pregnant naturally as i have had tests to prove i ovulate but one of my tubes are slightly twisted...everything i have read has helped me...thank you
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I guess I know the differences, but I used to be scared of looking at both vaginal liquids. Thank you for the article above!
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December 12th, 2011, 10:05 AM
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hi my name is doyin, am frm nigeria i dont usually see my ewcm,i dont knw wat to do.do i ve a prob? myself and my hubby ve been tryin for two yrs now.
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February 13th, 2012, 01:13 AM
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Thanks that was really helpfull, know I just have to pay attention to it. N hopefully I can get pregnant with a babyboy
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