Cyclic changes in the physical and chemical properties of cervical mucus

Pommerenke WT

doi:10.1016/0002-9378(46)90420-6

Menstrual Cycle Cycle Physiology

Cyclic changes in the physical and chemical properties of cervical mucus

Pommerenke WT

Published December 1946 American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 52(6), 1023-1031

DOI 10.1016/0002-9378(46)90420-6 PMID 20277424

Abstract

Cervical mucus at midcycle is increased in amount, acellularity, water content, and fluidity. Furthermore, cervical mucus at this time is well supplied with carbohydrate and presumably amino acids. From a teleologic standpoint, we may conclude that because of these characteristics the sperm, on deposition in the vagina, find an environment propitious for their nutrition and migration through the cervical canal.

Topics

Menstrual Cycle

Cycle Physiology Ovulation

Menstrual Cycle › Cycle Physiology › Ovulation

PMID 20277424 20277424 DOI 10.1016/0002-9378(46)90420-6 10.1016/0002-9378(46)90420-6 Pommerenke et al. 1946, Pommerenke 1946

Keywords

Cervix Mucus, Female, Humans, Mucous Membrane, Physical Examination, Uterus, UTERUS/mucosa

Cyclic changes in the physical and chemical properties of cervical mucus

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