Notice clear, slippery, stretchy discharge that resembles raw egg whites? This is often fertile cervical mucus—a sign that ovulation may be approaching.

As estrogen rises before ovulation, cervical mucus becomes wetter and more slippery, helping sperm move through the cervix.

What should you know?

• It can help identify your fertile window, but does not confirm that an egg has been released.
• After ovulation, mucus usually becomes thicker or less noticeable.
• Not noticing egg-white mucus does not automatically mean you are not ovulating or cannot become pregnant.
• Mucus patterns vary, and medications, infections and hormonal changes can affect them.

Tracking mucus alongside your cycle dates and ovulation tests may help you understand your pattern. Avoid relying on discharge alone to confirm ovulation or pregnancy.

Discharge with a strong unpleasant odour, itching, burning or pelvic pain should be assessed by a healthcare provider.