[Lilly Ryan]

Hi all,

I have been off the pill for 5 cycles now, and while we haven't been trying yet for a baby, we are about to start in a week or so. I have been charting and temping to get familiar with my body's cycles, and I have noticed that while I experience all the normal types of CM, I have yet to have EWCM. I have however had watery CM which is good.

I have been charting on FF and have found that it is pretty accurate when I am going to O, get AF, etc. I also have had several positive OPK so I know I am ovulating, but I am just wondering if anyone else has a lack of/complete absence of EWCM? I am worried that this might reduce the chance that I have of conceiving?

[Tammyms]

Honestly I have no EWCM unless I drink tea! About 2 cups a day, not water, not anything other liquid helps me but tea! Can also look into Robitussin

[Coley]

I tried Robitussin a while back and it worked quite well for me. I really need to go back to it.

I've also seen other girls post about grapefruit juice and baby carrots. I don't have any personal knowledge on either of those, but you could certainly Google them.

[blueeyes25s]

and I'm Dawn and I lack in finding EWCM. So far the only thing that helps a little bit is mucinex... Last cycle, mid-cycle I started eatting baby carrots and taking Evening Primrose Oil but it didn't do anything but maybe becuse I started taking it late. This cycle, from the beginning I am continuing EPO, baby carrots, and just added grapefruit juice. So far nothing but I typically don't until after CD15 and it's only CD10 but can KUP if I see any. If this doesn't work I'm not sure what to do next.

I did mention this to my OB doctor but she really didn't seem to concerned. Good luck but it sounds like you are on the right track!

[Lilly Ryan]

Thanks for the suggestions, ladies! I will definitely try the Robitussin/Mucinex route. It looks like it is recommended about 5-6 days before O so I will go and buy a bottle tomorrow!

[blueeyes25s]

Just make sure the only ingredient in the medicine is Guaifenesin

[KatieKat]

I'm in the same boat. There have been a couple months where I've had EWCM but generally speaking I'm lacking. I tried the EPO, but didn't see results with that (and my doctor told me I should personally not take it). I bought some Robitussin but haven't tried it yet. Good luck!

[kbpeanut]

I never have any EWCM...I'm lucky to have any at all. I've tried most of the remedies to no avail, but I do like using Preseed, which is a fertility-friendly lubricant.

[Cait&AngelAbove]

Hi and welcome!!! I agree with the other ladies. I would try with the robitussin or mucinex.

[Jen@FirsAve]

I also have this issue, I have found that EPO and grapefruit juice has helped me. As Karin said there's also Preseed which can be very useful for a lack of EWCM

Good luck!

[blueeyes25s]

Another option is taking a supplement FertileCM. You can buy it on Amazon... I did try that for 2 cycles and both cycles I did get more EWCM than ever.

For those of you who tried all the different remedies, how long did you try them before giving up? I was reading and some people say they had to take some of those remedies for a couple cycles before noticing an effect.

[Aillidh]

I've heard good things about robitussin and mucinex, FertileCM seems like a good one too. Good luck!

[blueeyes25s]

I just wanted to say I had tons of EWCM this morning... I don't know if the remedies I am trying contributed to it because it was afte my run when I saw it! I have read the best time to check it, is after a workout or after a BM.

This is what I have been doing.... 1 glass of grape juice fruit every evening, baby carrots everyday, EPO with every meal, and 1 mucinex in the morning and again in the evening I am determined this cycle to see lots of EWCM

[kbpeanut]

Wow, Dawn, that's awesome! I wonder what is helping most, or maybe it's the combo?? Either way, who cares! WOOT!

[JennyLee]

Robitussin seems to have the best track record of results. Preseed can help to replace the CM if you're lacking. Make sure to drink plenty of water, too!

[Lilly Ryan]

I went out a bought a bottle of Robitussin, but couldn't find anything where the only active ingredient was Guaifenesin. They all had Dextromethorphan in them as well. The one I ended up with is a generic brand with 10mg of USP (cough suppressant) and 200mg of Guaifenesin per 5ml. Hopefully that's ok? I am looking forward to finding out if it makes a difference for me this cycle.

[JennyLee]

The dextromethorpan will actually dry you up - you don't want to take that. You really do need the only guaifenesin one.

[kbpeanut]

[Lilly Ryan]

Darn! I looked at Robitussin, Mucinex and all the generic brands and couldn't find anything that didn't have dextromethorpan in it. Which ones have people found that are dextromethorpan-free? Or should I just go with Preseed?

[JennyLee]

There should be versions of all those that are just guafenesin. Here's a link to the Walgreens brand for example - Wal-Tussin