gynecology and obstetrics
Abnormal Cervical Mucus
Introduction
Rarely, abnormal cervical mucus impairs fertility by inhibiting penetration or increasing destruction of sperm. (See also Overview of Infertility .) levels during the follicular phase of the Menstrual Cycle . Abnormal cervical mucus may Remain impenetrable to sperm around the time of ovulation Promote sperm destruction by facilitating influx of vaginal bacteria (eg, due to cervicitis) Contain antibodies to sperm (rarely) Abnormal mucus rarely impairs fertility significantly, except in women with chronic Cervicitis or 