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“Cervical mucus around the time of ovulation is often characterized as like ‘egg whites,’ as it becomes slippery and stretchy in consistency and clear in color,” Dr. Walter says.

Cervical mucus tracking: This method involves observing changes in your cervical mucus (discharge). Before ovulation, the mucus is usually thick and sticky.

Tracking cervical mucus People often track their cervical mucus to predict their fertile and non-fertile days.

According to Planned Parenthood, a few FAMs include taking your temperature (with a basal thermometer), monitoring your cervical mucus, and using a calendar to track your ovulation days.

Following ovulation, cervical mucus decreases in amount and becomes thicker and less obvious. Closely monitoring these indications is a form of natural birth control.

Fertility awareness is an easy, scientifically sound way to track women's fertility, and promote or prevent pregnancy. It's a big improvement on calendar rhythm birth control.

So what ovulation symptoms should you look for to time it just right? Here are the signs of ovulation to look for when you're trying to conceive.

Fertility awareness is an easy, scientifically sound way to track women's fertility, and promote or prevent pregnancy. It's a big improvement on calendar rhythm birth control.