In accordance with the day of the cycle, the cervix not only changes its position every month, but also becomes different to the touch. Its structure also changes.
What does the cervix look like before menstruation? To understand this, you need to understand what processes occur in the female body. After ovulation, which occurs in the middle of the cycle, the woman’s body and uterus prepare to fertilize the egg. Additional endometrium appears.
There is a gradual change in shape and enlargement of the uterus before the onset of menstruation. Before ovulation, the cervical canal opens so that sperm can freely penetrate to their target. When ovulation ends, the canal gradually narrows and the uterus begins its preparation for a possible pregnancy.
If conception does not occur, the uterus gets rid of excess endometrium. The fundus of the uterus is drooping, the cervix dries out and hardens. Mucus appears in the cervical canal and becomes filled with vaginal discharge. The secretion changes its composition and thickens.
Immediately before the monthly discharge of blood, the cervix dilates again, and the mucus acquires a liquid consistency. Before menstruation, the uterus changes its location - it prolapses.
Before menstruation, the cervix is loose and soft, droops and opens slightly.
During this period, especially careful hygiene is required because infection and bacteria can easily enter the uterus and cause bacterial or inflammatory diseases.
And they are a direct path to the formation of adhesions in the fallopian tubes, which can cause infertility. Therefore, the uterus is most vulnerable during menstruation and is located low.