Did she try taking Robitussin (guaifenesin) cough syrup?
RAH – Cough syrup for fertility? Sounds peculiar, eh? Maybe so; but there’s evidence that it can help! Specifically, guaifenesin (the principal active ingredient in plain Robitussin cough syrup, is a mucolytic agent, meaning that it liquifies cervical fluid in the human body. Plain Robitussin (i.e., the Robitussin that’s not followed by any initials) is an expectorant, meaning that it acts to liquify your respiratory mucus so you can cough it up easily. (Sorry if this is grossing anyone out :-)). The reason Robitussin (guaifenesin) fertility in women is that it helps liquify ALL bodily mucus — so, the cervical fluid is thinned in just the same way as respiratory mucus. This can be important in women who have thick or scanty cervical fluid, since it allows the sperm an easier and quicker path into the uterus and beyond. The clinical evidence in favor of Robitussin is not vast, but according to the newsgroups it CAN work — and there’s no risk in trying it (unless you can’t tolerate cou
