Checking the cervix is quite simple. At the same time, you need to know what signs to pay attention to and how a woman should feel.
Wash your hands before starting a cervical check.
The first thing you need to pay attention to when checking the cervix is its stiffness (hardness). The softening of the cervix is an excellent indicator of ovulation. Knowing this, a woman can determine her most fertile time of the month, that is, the days during which it is easiest to conceive a child.
Next, you need to check the position in which the cervix is located, namely how low or high. The closer ovulation is, the higher it is. In this case, the cervix can rise 2.5 cm into the pelvic area, and decrease again at the end of ovulation.
And finally, by checking the cervix you can see whether it is open or closed. Knowing her condition, a woman can easily determine the phases of her cycle. For example, when ovulation occurs, the cervix begins to dilate. When this happens, you can even stick your finger in there.
So, how can you correctly carry out the points described above? Always do the check in one position. To do this, it is better to place one leg on a low chair or stool. Then insert your finger into the vagina and feel its upper surface and walls.
The most convenient way to feel the cervix is with the tip of your finger (inner side). If you cannot feel the cervix, you need to press on the lower abdomen. Just be sure to do this every time you check your cervix. This is necessary because consistency is very important for accurate charting of cervical palpations.
Then place one of your fingers on different sides (opposite) of the cervix and connect them to collect the mucus there. Make sure that this does not compress the cervix.
As you collect mucus, observe the strength (hardness), degree of openness, and position of the cervix. Then the closed fingers must be pulled out, and the cervical mucus obtained in this way must be checked according to the tips described in the article “Preparing for conception.”
If necessary, ovulation can be determined using basal body temperature.