Unreceptive Cervical Mucus

The conception process is very complex and not very accurate. All of the hormones must be in order and a specific sequence of events must occur in order for it to happen. Any number of problems can arise and almost everything can go wrong. One such key element is cervical mucus. Cervical mucus is a jelly like substance that is produced by the hormone estrogen and secreted from the cervix. It is the gate keeper to your cervix and is a very important element in the conception process because it is this mucus that keeps the sperm alive for days, protects it from the acidity of the vagina, and transports the sperm to the fallopian tubes where fertilization takes place. In addition, the cervical mucus will find abnormal sperm and prevent them from passing into the cervix. Read more