Observations on certain rheological properties of human cervical secretion
Abstract:ABSTRACT.-The object of this Communication was to demonstrate two rheological properties of cervical secretion, namely, flowelasticity and Spinnbarkeit. There is evidence that these properties undergo cyclic variation during the menstrual cycle and bear relation to ovulation, to penetrability by spermatozoa and to pregnancy. By means of the menstroscope, designed by Scott Blair, flow-elasticitv or elastic recoil can be measured. It is found to be most marked at the time of ovulation when also the mucus is thin… Show more
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