How important is EWCM...or lack of?

My day 21 prog level test always shows that I am o with 50mg clomid. Only problem is I never ever have EWCM. Infact, my cm is always white and tacky. Could this be what is preventing me from conceiving? DH sperm analysis is good, my HSG test results came back all clear. I know this may seem really childish, but I just have these visions of the sperm coming out and just dying in my thick, gluggy cm and not being able to swim freely to get to where they have to go!! I have just been referred to a RE from my gyn, so I'm hoping moving on to IUI or something will help me. I'm just getting sooooo sick of this now - I feel like my body is failing me.

[kindergal]

Has your Dr. done a post coital test?  That will show if the sperm is making it into your cm.
I understand your frustration!!!  

[sarahleeapril22]

Hi - green tea, mucinex or robitussen (only with guaifenesin) and pre-seed are great to help with EWCM. I drink green tea and take mucinex before ovulation and I can tell a big difference. Good luck!

[tina1111]

Ewcm is important. A lot of times you don't notice it because it remains in the cervix. If you're pretty sure you're not making it on your own, drinking grapefruit juice daily is said to help as well as pineapple juice. Also, a lot of women have had great success with a product called PreSeed. You can buy it online. I used it last cycle and did get a bfp, but it turned out to be a non-sticky bean. Some women take Robitussen to help improve cm as well. The one with just guiffesen sp? only. No other active ingredients.

[Tanker Chic]

EWCM is very important.. you could try Preseed until you get to the RE... the good news is if the EWCM is the problem.. that can easily be overcome with IUI...

Best of luck to you!!

[chinup2]

this so so helpful. thanks. cause i my case sperm comes and dies right after 30 mins (when we do the post coital test)