What is the difference between cervical mucus plug and leucorrhea

Leucorrhea is the normal shedding of epithelial cells, which is a normal phenomenon during the development of female reproductive organs. The appearance of cervical mucus is mostly due to the presence of bacteria in the pelvic cavity, which is a kind of self-protection of the uterus. Identification can be carried out after mucus appears. Cervical mucus is not as clear as leucorrhea and does not have any stringy texture. Ladies, you can identify it from this aspect.

What is cervical mucus plug?

Cervical mucus is a glycoprotein gel secreted by glandular cells of the cervical mucosa, and its state is affected by various ovarian hormones. Before ovulation, cervical mucus gradually increases due to the influence of estrogen; after ovulation, it gradually decreases due to the influence of progesterone. As ovulation approaches, not only does the amount of mucus secretion increase, but it also becomes thinner, transparent, and elastic, like water or raw egg white, making it easier for sperm to pass through and prolonging the survival time of sperm.

Therefore, by monitoring cervical mucus, you can easily and intuitively track your fertile period.

1. Chinese name: cervical mucus.

2. Includes: glycoprotein, plasma protein.

3. Essence: hydrogel.

4. Shape: Typical fern-like crystals.

The difference between cervical mucus and leucorrhea

1. Cervical mucus is one of the main components of leucorrhea. It mainly appears around the cervical opening. Its main components are glycoprotein, plasma protein, sodium chloride and water hydrogel.

2. Leucorrhea is a vaginal discharge that is a mixture of vaginal mucosal exudate, cervical glands and endometrial gland secretions. It contains desquamated cells of the vaginal epithelium, white blood cells and some non-pathogenic bacteria.

3. Stringy leucorrhea is a special condition of leucorrhea formed by increased moisture and toughness of cervical mucus. Women's secretions will increase during ovulation, and the leucorrhea will appear transparent and stringy. The leucorrhea can be stretched very long and not easy to break. It is clear, transparent, elastic, and egg white-like.

The cervix is ​​the only way for sperm to enter the uterus, and cervical mucus is the guard of the uterus, strictly guarding the uterus at the cervical opening. During the non-ovulation period, the cervical mucus becomes very viscous, making it difficult for sperm to pass through. However, during the ovulation period, the cervical mucus becomes very thin and contains a lot of water, which is conducive to the entry of sperm. Because cervical mucus contains a lot of water and is very tough, stringy leucorrhea will flow out, which can sometimes be very long. This is what we often call "stringy leucorrhea".