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 ...

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 ...

Cervical mucus changes throughout the menstrual cycle, offering clear clues about fertility. In week 2, hormonal shifts often ...

A new way to prevent pregnancy without side effects may be possible with a prophylactic gel made from all natural, non-hormonal ingredients, scientists in Sweden report. The gel reinforces the ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD A mucus plug protects the cervix from bacteria during pregnancy.Losing a mucus plug can ...