Egg white cervical mucus is a natural sign that you are about to ovulate, providing a fertile environment for sperm. This type of mucus is stretchy and clear, similar to raw egg whites, which can help ...
Egg white discharge is clear and stretchy. It’s most common a few days before ovulation and can help you determine your fertile window. Share on Pinterest Illustration by Alyssa Kiefer Vaginal ...
The protective substance is an important barrier between the body and the environment. Here’s how researchers are using it to understand health. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 When Pilar Vigil ...
The sticky, slimy goo plays an essential role in fighting off infections, shaping the gut microbiome and more. Credit...Sisi Kim Supported by By Nina Agrawal To many people, mucus is nothing more than ...
Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...
Mucus does more than cause congestion. It is highly beneficial to our health, trapping pathogens and protecting the body from infection. But a recent post on Instagram claims mucus has no benefits.
What is a mucus plug? Your mucus plug is a thick clump of mucus in your cervical canal that acts as a protective barrier. The mucus plug starts forming around week 7 of pregnancy, and it helps stop ...
Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Sticky poop can occur due to excess mucus or fat in the stool.Conditions like ...
A new study conducted at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Stockholm, Sweden) has demonstrated the contraceptive capabilities of a non-hormonal prophylactic gel. This gel shows promise as an ...