Now that you know where to find your cervix, let's chat about what's going on with it during your menstrual cycle!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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During your period, your cervix is likely low and firmer to the touch, and the opening is a bit larger to allow the menstrual flow to escape. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is why, if you’re trying to find the right menstrual cup for you, it’s best to measure your cervix right before or during your period. You don’t want to measure your cervix during a time when it’s higher, only to find your menstrual cup doesn’t fit.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Some women find that their cervix is still high during menstruation. If this sounds like you, it could mean that your uterus is situated higher in your abdominal region. Many women also have a tilted or tipped uterus, which can affect the position of the cervix. A high cervix, a high uterus, or a tilted uterus is usually not a cause for concern, and many women don’t even know about these factors until they become pregnant.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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After your period ends, your cervix remains low and firm for a little while. The opening of your cervix will begin to close after the menstrual flow has finished.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In the days leading up to ovulation, increasing levels of estrogen cause the cervical tissue to soften. The cervix begins to prepare for conception by becoming softer, higher, and more open. At this point, your cervix may feel more like your lips, and it may be hard to reach. All of this means your body is preparing for a possible pregnancy, so if you’re trying to conceive, these are important signs to watch for!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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During ovulation, your body is most fertile. At this time, your cervix will rise very high, while growing very wet, soft, and open. This is often referred to as SHOW: soft, high, open, wet. This is to allow sperm to pass into the uterus to create a pregnancy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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After ovulation, as estrogen levels decline, your cervix will begin to close and drop low once again, becoming firm to the touch, and preparing for your period again!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Do you know if your cervix high or low?