The cervix is the portal to the uterus, and cervical mucus is the loyal guard of the portal. Cervical mucus may be thinner or thicker during different phases of the menstrual cycle. When the cervical mucus is thick, it is difficult for sperm to penetrate, and it is naturally difficult to conceive. The pH value of the cervical mucus is low (i.e. acidic), which is not conducive to the survival of sperm. These are all related to endocrine disorders.
Mild cervicitis will not cause abnormal cervical mucus; Infected cervical mucus will affect sperm survival and hinder sperm penetration due to the presence of white blood cells; cervicitis is Inflammation of the cervical glands is a common disease among postpartum women. Usually patients with this type of cervicitis are often accompanied by symptoms of increased leucorrhea. Some women will develop an immune response to sperm and produce anti-sperm antibodies locally on the cervix.
Abnormal cervical mucus caused by infection can be treated with systemic or local antibiotics;Sometimes the infection heals on its own. If the inflammation becomes chronic, painless surgery may be an option. Cryosurgery or local application of silver nitrate to the cervix can regenerate cervical epithelium and destroy glands. After healing, the cervix becomes smooth and less susceptible to reinfection. However, during treatment, it is possible to damage the glands that secrete mucus. Therefore, the abovetreatments are only the last choice for patients.
Thick cervical mucus caused by too much progesterone or too little estrogen can be treated with estrogen in the middle of menstruation to make the thick mucus thinner and make the pH alkaline, which is beneficial to sperm. to survive and function.
This article is provided by Baidu Reading and is excerpted from \”The Clear \”Conception\” Plan\” Author: Sun Jianqiu and Xie Yingbiao