3 C'S of the Mucus and 2 Types of Mucus

3 C's of the Mucus

Color: Observe mucus sample at eye level to decide color.

Consistency: Sticky = 1/4"; Tacky = 1/2" - 3/4"; Stretchy = 1" or more.

Change:  Make a mental note how the mucus or dry patterns CHANGE.

Sensation: A LUBRICATIVE SENSATION with or without mucus that can be finger tested indicates the presence of PEAK mucus. DRY and SMOOTH are non-lubricative sensations.

2 Types of Mucus

Peak Type Mucus: Peak type mucus is any cervical mucus discharge that has any one or more of the following characteristics, clear, stretchy or lubricative.

Non-Peak Type Mucus: Non-Peak type mucus is any mucus discharge that is NOT clear, stretchy or lubricative.