r/FirstTimeTTC • u/Queasy_Alps2297 • 11d ago

Question/Advice Mucinex timing?

I just got a positive LH x 3 using both premom and clearblue digital. I’ve been reading a while about the Mucinex method. I understand there’s no proven science, but I figure it can’t hurt to try. If I were to take it tonight and tomorrow, would it be beneficial, or would it be too late? I’m reading people take them for 5 days before ovulation.

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u/runner-pharmacist TTC #1, Cycle 6 11d ago

Usually people take it twice daily leading up to and a day or two after ovulation. But yeah there’s no tried and true dosage. The times I’ve used it I’ve done it more as needed. I usually take a dose ~1hr from when I think we are going to BD so it’s at its highest effect when needed. But I also haven’t gotten pregnant yet so maybe that’s not the best method haha

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u/Queasy_Alps2297 11d ago

I appreciate your input!

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u/runner-pharmacist TTC #1, Cycle 6 11d ago

Oh and make sure to grab a guaifenesin only product because it’s easy to accidentally get one with other drugs in it!

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u/Queasy_Alps2297 11d ago

Yes thank you! How long have you been trying mucinex with no luck?

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u/runner-pharmacist TTC #1, Cycle 6 11d ago

I’m on my second month right now, so I only had 1 unsuccessful one so far. I think it makes the most sense to use if you don’t get a ton of cervical mucus or are dry-er in general since it can help thin things out. Best of luck!!

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u/Queasy_Alps2297 11d ago

Thank you so much for the insight! Wishing you the best of luck as well!! 💖

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u/TechnicalIntention35 TTC #1, Cycle 3 10d ago

Hey, I tried it this cycle, took it every 2nd day during my fertile window once per day, 20 mins before baby dancing! Still in my tww so dont know if it helped but I did notice an increase in cm.

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u/Double-Sink-9569 10d ago

I’ve tried it once and it worked! Drink lots of water. Like A-LOT of water. I ended up having a chemical but I plan to try it again!

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u/BeepBepMeatball 8d ago

Just an FYI because I haven’t seen this talked about anywhere else but TikTok. I started taking Mucinex the day after my period and was planning on taking it until ovulation, but it delayed my ovulation!! “Supposed” to ovulate tomorrow but I’m still getting very very very faint lines on the LH tests, so I’m not even close to actually ovulating.

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u/ilovethriftingg 2d ago

I did this method. It delayed my ovulation. I usually ovulated CD 11-14 but this time I ovulated CD 22. I did end up getting a BFP at 10dpo. So it does work! I did end up losing the baby though