The term “hostile cervical mucus” may not be one you hear every day, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be a factor if you’ve been unable to naturally conceive a child.

All women have cervical mucus. What makes some cervical mucus “hostile” is its thickness. Typically, cervical mucus helps sperm pass through the cervix at various times during a woman’s ovulation. However, hostile cervical mucus prevents the sperm from travelling to the ovum. Thus, the chances of pregnancy reduce greatly.

Hostile cervical mucus can be caused by a number of factors, including:

• Poor nutrition
  Over-the-counter and prescription medications
  Use of Clomid
  Abnormal sperm
  Not enough estrogen

Fortunately, there are ways for physicians to help women counteract hostile cervical mucus, rendering the condition less problematic.

How do you know if hostile cervical mucus could be to blame for your infertility problems? Only a fertility specialist can tell for certain, so it’s important to make a call today.

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