Cervix Position: Spot the Differences Before Your Period vs. Early Pregnancy

Understanding cervix position can unlock insights into your menstrual cycle and early pregnancy signs. Hormonal shifts cause noticeable changes in height, firmness, and openness, helping you track fertility or spot patterns.

Before your period, the cervix typically drops low in the vagina, feels firm like the tip of your nose, and opens slightly for menstrual flow. Discharge often turns sticky or lotion-like due to dropping progesterone. In contrast, during early pregnancy, it rises high, softens like your lips, and stays closed to protect the uterus, thanks to sustained high progesterone and increased blood flow. A mucus plug may form, with discharge potentially changing.

To track safely: Wash hands, trim nails, and squat or elevate one foot. Insert a clean finger to feel the round bump—note height (low if at first knuckle), firmness, and openness. Record daily at the same time, avoiding post-sex checks. Combine with basal body temperature and mucus for accuracy, but remember, this isn't a pregnancy confirmation—use tests.

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