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  2. Cervical mucus plug - Wikipedia

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    A cervical mucus plug can allow for identification of an individual's ovulation cycle and serve as fertility indicator. The cervical mucus plug proteome changes throughout an individual's menstrual cycle and allows for identification of specific proteins that may represent different stages of ovulation. [3]

  3. Cervical effacement - Wikipedia

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    Throughout pregnancy, the cervix is tightly closed and protected by a plug of mucus. Effacement is accompanied by cervical dilation. When the cervix effaces, the mucus plug is loosened and passes out of the vagina. The mucus may be tinged with blood and the passage of the mucus plug is called bloody show (or simply "show"). As effacement takes ...

  4. Mucopurulent discharge - Wikipedia

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    Mucopurulent discharge is the emission or secretion of fluid containing mucus and pus (muco-pertaining to mucus and purulent pertaining to pus) from the eye, nose, cervix, vagina or other part of the body due to infection and inflammation. Types include:

  5. Cervix - Wikipedia

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    This provides a protective seal for the uterus against the entry of pathogens and against leakage of uterine fluids. The mucus plug is also known to have antibacterial properties. This plug is released as the cervix dilates, either during the first stage of childbirth or shortly before. [29] It is visible as a blood-tinged mucous discharge. [30]

  6. Cervical dilation - Wikipedia

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    During dilation, this plug is loosened. It may come out as one piece, or as thick mucus discharge from the vagina. When this occurs, it is an indication that the cervix is beginning to dilate, although not all women will notice this mucus plug being released. Bloody show is another indication that the cervix is dilating. Bloody show usually ...

  7. What does the color of your mucus mean?

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    "Normal healthy mucus travels in a pattern from the front of the nose to the throat by a special way called mucus transport (mucociliary transport), through tiny hairs pushing it along the nose ...

  8. Mucus plug - Wikipedia

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    Mucus plug may refer to: plugging of the bronchioles by mucus; Cervical mucus plug This page was last edited on 18 March 2012, at 02:00 (UTC). Text is available ...

  9. Why do my ears feel clogged? 5 Things you can do right now. - AOL

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    Decongestants help to reduce the inflammation in the sinuses, and they also help to dry up the mucus. This can provide a lot of relief from the pressure. Another method is to use a saline spray.