Mucinex / Robitussin to Increase EWCM

Perfect Sonnet

For those of you who have used Mucinex or Robitussin to increase your EWCM: When in your cycle did you begin to take it?  How much did you take?

 Can anyone attest to how effective it is?

 Thank you!

ajroemisch

I would like some actual proof this works b/c it never has for me and RE is strognly against it.

salt78

I'm wary of taking any medication unless I actually need it for an illness, but maybe that's just me.

JSRICH

I took some when I got sick (marked illness in my chart) and for me, I think I had LESS EWCM then I usually do. It's normally dripping out of me, and this month I had to dig for it. I will never take it again.

jenni888

JSRICH:

I took some when I got sick (marked illness in my chart) and for me, I think I had LESS EWCM then I usually do. It's normally dripping out of me, and this month I had to dig for it. I will never take it again.

This. We actually had some from when DH was sick before and I tried one dosage just for s&g to see what happened and it completely dried me out.

Perfect Sonnet

jennilandia:

JSRICH:

I took some when I got sick (marked illness in my chart) and for me, I think I had LESS EWCM then I usually do. It's normally dripping out of me, and this month I had to dig for it. I will never take it again.

This. We actually had some from when DH was sick before and I tried one dosage just for s&g to see what happened and it completely dried me out.

Eek!  Glad I asked.

 I don't usually have that much so I was looking for ways other than Green Tea to create more.  Thanks for your feedback!

Lexie Marie

salt78:

I'm wary of taking any medication unless I actually need it for an illness, but maybe that's just me.

Same here!

ajroemisch

Try PreSeed! It really is awesome!

Perfect Sonnet

ajroemisch:

Try PreSeed! It really is awesome!

Yeah, I used PreSeed last cycle.  I think it did the trick it was just kind of messy when used internally, which is why I was exploring other options  

Thanks for the suggestion!  I will probably keep using it.

Babybear70

Perfect Sonnet:

ajroemisch:

Try PreSeed! It really is awesome!

Yeah, I used PreSeed last cycle.  I think it did the trick it was just kind of messy when used internally, which is why I was exploring other options  

Thanks for the suggestion!  I will probably keep using it.

Don't use as much internally as the directions say.  I only use about 1/3 to 1/2 of the applicator full and it does the trick just fine.

purple4u

increase your water intake, forget all this meds stuff.  Its not really wise to take medications that you do not need

Perfect Sonnet

LegalPawn:

I'd suggest EPO (Evening Primerose Oil).  I used that and green tea this cycle and had a LOT of EWCM.

The bottle said to that 1 pill 3 times a day.  I decided to start out with 1 pill, and it seemed to work well.

Here's an article on it: https://www.babyhopes.com/articles/epo.html

Ooohhh, I like the sound of that! Seems a little better for you than taking cold medicine.

 Thanks!

purple4u

oh one other thing, stay away from the herbal stuff esp if you are on other medications, they are not regulated by the FDA and you have no idea what dose you are actually getting

haley_32

ajroemisch:

Try PreSeed! It really is awesome!

Hi, I was just wondering: is PreSeed really supposed to be a substitute for EWCM, or is it just a substitute for arousal fluid like all the other lubricants? Someone asked this not that long ago in a post, but it never really got a straight answer. But, it sounds like when you used it, it was more like EWCM? Is it the same consistency as EWCM? Just curious.. thanks..

Perfect Sonnet

purple4u:

oh one other thing, stay away from the herbal stuff esp if you are on other medications, they are not regulated by the FDA and you have no idea what dose you are actually getting

 Do you mean things like the Evening Primerose Oil suggested above?

purple4u

That and anything else you can buy at those herbal stores.  If you take medications they can interfere with them.  Talk to your doctor before starting supplements so they can give you advice.  

jenni888

haley_32:

ajroemisch:

Try PreSeed! It really is awesome!

Hi, I was just wondering: is PreSeed really supposed to be a substitute for EWCM, or is it just a substitute for arousal fluid like all the other lubricants? Someone asked this not that long ago in a post, but it never really got a straight answer. But, it sounds like when you used it, it was more like EWCM? Is it the same consistency as EWCM? Just curious.. thanks..

Kind of both. It does have an EWCM consistency, but not as stringy as EWCM can be. It definitely does stretch between your fingers like EWCM. It serves the same purpose as EWCM with regards to "helping" sperm out, but it is a great lube too. HTH.

FredAndCat

I agree with purple4u about drinking more water.  When I am drinking less fluids I notice my CM is scant.  When I am really making sure to stay hydrated I notice a lot more CM, esp. EWCM.

haley_32

jennilandia:

haley_32:

ajroemisch:

Try PreSeed! It really is awesome!

Hi, I was just wondering: is PreSeed really supposed to be a substitute for EWCM, or is it just a substitute for arousal fluid like all the other lubricants? Someone asked this not that long ago in a post, but it never really got a straight answer. But, it sounds like when you used it, it was more like EWCM? Is it the same consistency as EWCM? Just curious.. thanks..

Kind of both. It does have an EWCM consistency, but not as stringy as EWCM can be. It definitely does stretch between your fingers like EWCM. It serves the same purpose as EWCM with regards to "helping" sperm out, but it is a great lube too. HTH.

 Wow, that's good to know. I think I'm gonna try that next month.. thanks!

Amomtomanyluvs

LegalPawn:

I'd suggest EPO (Evening Primerose Oil).  I used that and green tea this cycle and had a LOT of EWCM.

The bottle said to that 1 pill 3 times a day.  I decided to start out with 1 pill, and it seemed to work well.

Here's an article on it: https://www.babyhopes.com/articles/epo.html

I think next cycle I will get EPO, I forgot about it this cycle. Darn! I assume you can get it at any vitamin shop? 

buckeyebride22

Well I guess I'm the other voice in this discussion.  I decided to try taking Mucinex this month.  I started today at CD9 and will take it till O (usually around CD 12).  The women I talked to about it didn't really notice a difference.  But I figured what the heck.  I don't really ever have EWCM.  Today I noticed a big difference.  Maybe its just because I drank a bunch of water with it.  But even DH noticed the difference.  Though I agree to talk to your doctor before starting anything.

Perfect Sonnet

buckeyebride22:

Well I guess I'm the other voice in this discussion.  I decided to try taking Mucinex this month.  I started today at CD9 and will take it till O (usually around CD 12).  The women I talked to about it didn't really notice a difference.  But I figured what the heck.  I don't really ever have EWCM.  Today I noticed a big difference.  Maybe its just because I drank a bunch of water with it.  But even DH noticed the difference.  Though I agree to talk to your doctor before starting anything.

Thanks for posting this.  I did a little more research after posting this question and consulted my copy of TCOYF.  Apparently, when taking Mucinex or Robitussen to increase you EWCM it is important to get a specific type that only contains the drug guaifenesin (an expectorant).  I got the generic version of Mucinex from CVS that contains 400mg of guaifenesin.  Anything that contains any type of nasel decongestant or cough surpressent will counteract the guaifenesin.

I think I can take something like this without consulting a doctor   I am not taking any other medications.  Hopefully it works as well for me as it has for you.

Mrs.Slick

salt78:

I'm wary of taking any medication unless I actually need it for an illness, but maybe that's just me.

Yep. Since ewcm doesn't make you O, impending O gives you ewcm I would suggest getting something like Pre-Seed or other sperm friendly lube to help the swimmers instead. Good luck  

dogparkdiva

I tried taking the generic version, with Guaifenesin being the active ingredient, and did find my body produced more mucus.  It increased my EGCM and Watery CM.  I was also constantly blowing my nose!  I took it from CD6 to O.  I am currently 5dpo and will know if it "worked" in about a week!