There are many different supplements that women have found to help increase their EWCM. Do your research as some should only be taken up to ovulation. Be careful about dosage as well. Too much may be harmful.
Lactobaccillus is a good bacteria in our body. It's a probiotic and they are very important in maintaining a healthy environment in our bodies. Some people believe that if you don't have enough of it already in your body it can interfere with EWCM.
Acidophilus
Acidophilus is one of the main ingredients in
Fertile CM and that supplement is specifically made to help increase the quality and quantity of EWCM.
Acidophilus can help balance the acidity of your your ph levels, make it more sperm friendly, and make your CM more slippery instead of tacky.
Some people decide just to buy
acidophilus because it is cheap and only one thing, rather than
Fertile CM, which is a mix of different things. Here are some discussion about using
acidophilus to help with EWCM. Do a search for
acidophilus on the pages below.
You should not rely on
supplements completely. Try to get enough
acidophilus through foods and
supplement as needed.
Borage Oil see "Omega 6"
Conceive Easy
Conceive Easy
is a supplement designed to help women get pregnant. It's said to help
with stimulating ovulation, unexplained infertility, regulating cycles,
lengthening the luteal phase, and increasing fertile CM.
Conceive Easy is a supplement designed to help women get pregnant. It's said to help with stimulating ovulation, unexplained infertility, regulating cycles, lengthening the luteal phase, and increasing fertile CM.
Their website has a
FAQ that tells you how it works. You can also check out the
ingredients as well as
reviews about Conceive Easy.
Cinnamon and Honey see "Honey and Cinnamon"
Dandelion Leaf and Root
Dandelion leaf and root are said to help with EWCM.
Some women report an increase in EWCM after taking
dandelion. It's supposed to stimulate mucus as well as help with hormone balance.
Natural Fertility Info recommends it as one thing to try in order to get EWCM. You can find it in
pill,
powder,
tincture, and
tea form.
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil (
EPO) is high in Omega 6 and has been said to help many women with EWCM. If you do a search for
EPO and EWCM you will come up with lots of people singing its praise. Keep in mind that everyone will have different results and what works for someone may not work for you. Here are a few posts about it.
You need to be careful with how you take
EPO since it can cause contractions. You should only take it from menstruation to ovulation.
People have recommended taking between 1500mg-3000mg a day.
FertilAid
FertilAid is a prenatal vitamin and also has fertility supplements added to it. Some of the ingredients include Chasteberry (
Vitex agnus-castus,
Red Clover Blossom, Siberian Ginseng, and Ginkgo Biloba. These ingredients help with hormonal balance, enhance fertility, and support your overall reproductive health.
FertilAid is
similar to
Fertile CM.
It is specifically designed to increase a woman's fertility. FertilAid
might not be for everyone. Be sure to read the reviews and see if you
think it might work for you.
Fertile CM
Fertile CM is designed especially to help with EWCM. This supplement gets mixed reviews. Some women swear up and down that it works, while others say it does the opposite of what it's supposed to do and cause them to ovulate later than normal. Like all supplements for EWCM, you should probably only take it from menstruation to ovulation to be on the safe side.
This product
has many reviews on Amazon, so read through them and see what you think. I always start with the negative reviews before I buy any product.
Fish Oil see "Omega 3"
Ginger Root
I haven't found much about
ginger root, other than this post about
Cervical Mucus: Essential for Natural Fertility. They say that
ginger root has many benefits, such as being an aphrodisiac, promoting circulation, and promoting healthy mucus membrane secretion.
Even though there isn't a lot out there about
ginger root, it's something easy to try if you're looking to increase EWCM.
Ginger root comes in a few forms:
tea,
powder, and
pills. Of course, you can always buy fresh ginger and use that as well.
Ginkgo Biloba
I haven't heard much about ginkgo biloba helping with EWCM other than this post about
Cervical Mucus: Essential for Natural Fertility. They say that
ginkgo biloba promotes circulation and healthy mucus membrane secretion. Ginkgo biloba has been used in traditional Chinese medical for a long time and is said to
help your mind, body and mood. People say it icreases libido, concentration, helps with energy, and decrease inflammation, among others.
Even though there isn't a lot out there about ginkgo biloba, it's something easy to try if you're looking to increase EWCM.
Grape Seed Extract
I haven't seen grape seed extract come up very much when talking about how to increase EWCM, but I know that it works for some women. Here's
an article about it. They advise taking
grape seed extract along with
vitamin C to increase the quality and quantity of EWCM.
As with all supplements that are designed to help with EWCM, you probably want to take it only from menstruation to ovulation.
Green Tea
You can either
drink green tea or take
supplements. For women who don't like drinking water, green tea can be a great alternative and it will help with EWCM. As with other supplements you want to only take it from menstruation to ovulation.
Whether you buy loose leaf tea or take a supplement, check the ingredients. You just want it to have green tea in it. You also want it to be non-caffeinated.
Honey and Cinnamon
Some women say that one teaspoon of
honey and 1/4 teaspoon of
cinnamon a day is all that is needed to help with EWCM. You can just eat it, or put it on oatmeal (which is also said to help with EWCM), spread it on toast, put it in tea, or in water (also said to help with EWCM). Look into getting good quality
honey. Make sure the
honey is not hot, since heat can destroy the good qualities of
honey. Warm it ok, but hot is not.
Both
honey and
cinnamon are said to have health benefits such as lowering blood sugar, fighting infection, and even preventing cancer. Not all
honey and
cinnamon are created equally, so do your research and make sure to buy quality over quantity. Here are some posts about
honey and
cinnamon.
You need to be careful with cinnamon. Too much can
induce a miscarriage. The
dosage for pills is 1-4 gr a day. For the oils, .05-.2 gr a day. In addition to the powdered cinnamon, you can also buy cinnamon in
essential oil,
stick, and
pill form. There are different types of cinnamon. Some people believe that Ceylon cinnamon is the one true form of cinnamon that has healing properties. Other people disagree. Here are some posts about it.
Iodine
Some doctors believe that many people are
iodine deficient. Having enough iodine in your body is key to thyroid function which is responsible for our hormones. It's very easy to perform an
iodine patch test at home to see if you are
iodine deficient.
Since
iodine has such a strong effect on our hormones, making sure you have enough can help your body produce enough EWCM. Here's a good article on
why iodine is so important for our fertility.
There are many ways to make sure you're getting enough
iodine. Try adding some of these to your diet. Here's a good guide to
what percentage of iodine you'd be getting if you added these items to your diet.
L-Arginine
It is believed that
L-Arginine, an amino acid, can help with EWCM. It works by producing Nitric Acid (NO) which in turn increases the blood flow which helps increase EWCM. In fact,
Nobel Prize reserach has proven this to be true.
There are a lot of
L-Arginine supplements out there so be sure to read the ingredients. Getting it in its purest form is usually best.
Licorice Root
Natural Fertility Info and
Thyme and Timber recommend it as one thing to try in order to get EWCM. Soulcysters has some
personal stories about
licorice root and infertility.
If you're having problems with ovulation, a good natural substitute for Clomid or Femara is
licorice root.
Start with 1350mg a day. You'd take it the same way you would take
Clomid or Femara, from cycle days 3-7 or 5-9. You can also find
licorice root teas. My infertility story has three posts about
licorice root and ovulation. Here are
part 1,
part 2, and
part 3.
Maca Root
Maca root is a Peruvian herb that is hailed for its medicinal properties. Once a staple in the Incan diet, it is still commonly used in Peru today.
Maca powder looks like flour, but it is categorised as an herb, rather than a grain. It's said to enhance libido, hormonal balance, energy, and mental clarity.
There have not been many scientific studies done about these claims. However, it might be similar to Mayan massage; something that has been passed down generation-to-generation because it works. Other people think that there's a placebo effect that leads to results. Either way, both
maca and Mayan massage might be something you want to try.
Here are a few posts about how
maca can help with EWCM.
Maca comes in a few forms. It's hard to find whole maca, but you can easily find
maca pills or
maca powder. There's also
red maca (for women)and
black maca (for men). Women commonly start with 500mg twice a day or a tablespoon of the powder. Some women take it the whole month while others don't take it between when implantation may happen until they get their period. Here's a very comprehensive guide to
using maca for fertility.
Marshmallow Root
Marshmallow Root is said to help to help increase mucus and therefore can help with EWCM.
Natural Fertility Info,
Thyme and Timber, and
Stork Mama also recommends it as one thing to try in order to get EWCM. You can find it in
pill,
powder,
tincture,
tea form.
Olive oil see "Omega 9"
Omega 3
Some women
swear by taking fish oil (
Omega 3, not cod liver oil) to help with EWCM. It can
change tacky CM to EWCM. I've seen between 1,000-3,000 mg being recommended per day. You can always start with a lower dosage and work your way up.
Some women don't want to take
fish oil because they don't like fish or are afraid of burping. Shop around and see which capsules are best for you. I always advise people to read the reviews and start with the negative ones to find out which ones would work for you.
You should not rely on
supplements completely. Try to get enough
Omega 3 through foods and
supplement as needed.
Omega 6
Omega 6 is a fatty acid that helps regulate your hormones, increase the blood flow to your reproductive organs, increasing EWCM, and balance your cycle.
Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) is also said to be a good source of Omega 6. Here are some discussions about it.
I've found it hard to find
Omega 6 on it's own. Usually it's
bundled along with Omega 3 and 9. If you want to take it on its own, try these pills. You can also find
Borage Oil Tincture.
It's best to get vitamins through your diet. You should not rely on
supplements completely. Try to get enough
Omega 6 through foods and
supplement as needed.
Omega 9
Omega 9 is part of the 3 common Omega supplements (3-6-9).
Omega 9 can be found in cooking oils, such as olive oil and canola oil. It can
change tacky CM to EWCM. I've seen between 1,000-3,000 mg being recommended per day. You can always start with a lower dosage and work your way up.
The
Omegas are fatty acids that helps regulate your hormones, increase the blood
flow to your reproductive organs, increasing EWCM, and balance your
cycle. They're found naturally in fish and oils. Here are some discussions about it.
You can find Omega 9 in
Omega 3-6-9 pills.
Red Clover Blossom
Red Clover Blossom is said to help increase estrogen level and circulation to your reproductive organs and therefore increase EWCM. Here's what some people have said about
Red Clover Blossom.
Natural Fertility Info,
Thyme and Timber, and
Stork Mama also recommends it as one thing to try in order to get EWCM.
Red Clover Blossom comes in
pill,
powder,
extract, and
tea form.
Red Raspberry Leaf
Red Raspberry Leaf is said to have
many benefits for women, such as relaxing and toning the uterus, helping with luteal phase balance, supplying your body with vitamins and minerals, and preparing your body for labor. It provides many benefits for your reproductive system. Many women have said that it also helps with EWCM. Here are a few posts about
RRL.
Red Raspberry Leaf comes in a couple forms:
tea and
pills. Some women love the taste of the tea and others can't stand it. Try both and see what works for you.
Shatavari
Shatavari is an Indian herb said to
help with hormone balance and your reproductive system. Since it helps with balance,
some women have found it to help increase their EWCM.
Natural Fertility Info recommends it as one thing to try in order to get EWCM. They state that
shatavari contains mucilage and is therefore able to help your body produce EWCM. You can find it in
pill,
powder, and
tincture form.
Soy Isoflavones
Soy Isoflavones are said to help increase the amount of EWCM. Here are some forums posts about it.
Another advantage to taking
soy isoflavones is that they are work similarly to clomid or femara and help with ovulation. Although they're said to be
half the strength of clomid, they're a natural method and they don't require a prescription. Here's some
information about the dosage. People say to start with 80mg or 120mg.
Starflower oil see "Omega 6"
Vitamin A
If you don't have enough
Vitamin A in your body this can lead to CM issues. This is one reason why some people recommend that you eat more carrots. Your body uses
beta carotene and converts it to
Vitamin A as needed. Other good sources of
beta carotene are oatmeal, cantaloupes, sweet potatoes, kale, and spinach. Here are some posts about
Vitamin A and EWCM.
It's best to get vitamins through your diet. You should not rely on supplements completely. Try to get enough
Vitamin A through foods and supplement as needed.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C can fight against infection. Remember how your mom always told you to take
Vitamin C when you were sick? It also
increases the amount of water in your CM which in turn leads to better quality CM and
can protect sperm from cell damage. Some people also believe it can
lower the miscarriage rate. You just need to be careful
not to take more than 2,000 mg per day.
There are different ways to take
Vitamin C:
powders,
pills,
chewable tablets, and even
gummy vitamins. Shop around and see what works for you.
It's best to get vitamins through your diet. You should not rely on
supplements completely. Try to get enough
Vitamin C through foods and
supplement as needed.
Vitamin D
Some doctors believe that many of us are
Vitamin D deficient, especially people who don't get enough sun every day. In fact, estimates are that 50% of adults are
Vitamin D deficient. Here's an interesting article:
7 signs you may have a Vitamin D deficiency.
Vitamin D is said to help increase EWCM. Some women have called
Vitamin D a
miracle worker. Other women have said that by just taking a
Vitamin D capsule they have been
able to increase how much EWCM they have.
Getting some sun can help raise your
Vitamin D level. While some people believe that eating
Vitamin D fortified foods can help, the reality is that there is not enough
Vitamin D in them to make that much of a difference.
Vitamin D is actually a steroid hormone and our bodies are designed to get it from the sun, not from food. The good news is that taking a
Vitamin D supplement can provide you with all the
Vitamin D you need for the day.
Vitamin E
Some women have reported that taking
Vitamin E has helped them get more EWCM. Here are some posts about
Vitamin E and EWCM.
Too much may be harmful. Some people believe that high dosages can do more harm than good and believe that
once you get a positive pregnancy test you should stop taking it.
Vitamin E comes in many forms, such as
pills,
cream,
oil, and
suppositories. As with all vitamins, it's good to try to get most of your daily needs through your diet rather than pills.
Vitex
Vitex is said to help balance a women's overall health and cycle. It's not for everyone though. Read the
negative reviews first to see if you think it can help you. If you read the positive reviews, women have said it's helped with a variety of issues such as irregular periods, luteal phase defects, acne, PCOS, cramps, EWCM, and more.
A couple things to remember is that it may take time to see effects and also if you do get pregnant, it's been said that you should wean yourself off
Vitex rather than quitting cold turkey.
