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Cervical mucus and identification of the fertile phase of the menstrual cycle

Flynn AM et al., 1976

British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 83(8), 656-659

DOI 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1976.tb00906.x PMID 952797 Source

Abstract

Nine healthy fertile women were studied during 29 menstrual cycles. A cervical mucus grading system, assessed by the patient and used in conjunction with basal body temperature, was correlated with plasma levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), oestradiol and plasma progesterone. The results show that a patient can be taught to predict the time of ovulation by observing the changes in the cervical mucus.

Topics

RRM Methods > Billings > Clinical OutcomesMenstrual Cycle > Biomarkers > Cervical MucusDiagnostics > Biomarker Monitoring > Cervical MucusBody Literacy > Charting Instruction > Teaching Methods
cervical mucus fertile window identification, billings ovulation method hormonal correlation, patient-observed cervical mucus ovulation prediction, lh surge estradiol cervical mucus patterns, teaching women fertility awareness mucus, basal body temperature cervical mucus combined, plasma progesterone mucus observation, natural family planning mucus grading system, self-monitoring ovulation cervical secretions

Cite this article

Flynn, A. M., & Lynch, S. S. (1976). Cervical mucus and identification of the fertile phase of the menstrual cycle. *British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology*, *83*(8), 656-659. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.1976.tb00906.x

Keywords

Adult, Body Temperature, Cervix Mucus, Estradiol, Female, Fertility, Humans, Luteinizing Hormone, Menstruation, Progesterone, Time Factors

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