*-* How can I check cervical mucus?
You can check her mucus in several ways, depending on which is most comfortable for you. Some of the options are:
* wipe the vaginal opening with toilet tissue before urination
* observe the discharge on underpants
* obtain some of the mucus by placing your fingers (making sure they are clean) in the vagina.
When checking the mucus, be sure to note the color. It may be white, creamy, opaque, or clear.
Early mucus is usually described by one of these terms: Scanty, not a lot present, the consistency is thick and sticky, it usually holds it shape. The color is white or opaque.
Next there is "Transitional stage". Some of the characteristics of this stage are: Increasing amounts of mucus, mucus will be thinner, and cloudy in appearance and color. At this stage, it is slightly stretchy.
The final stage before ovulation is the "Highly fertile stage". At this time, mucus will usually be visible in profuse amounts. It's thin, and transparent. It's often called "egg white cervical mucus" because of its stretchy properties.
*-* What is cervical position, and how do I check it?
During your cycle, your cervix changes it position. Monitoring this, can help you track your fertile periods. You should begin checking your cervical position at the end of your period and check it daily, and preferably, at the same time of day.
There are several positions you can use to check the positioning. Experiment with each, and find which is the most comfortable one for you. It's important that once you decide on a position, you consistently use the same one.
Many women find that sitting on the toilet is a easy position to use, while others prefer to squat or place one foot up on the toilet or tub, while the other is on the floor. You will need to use one hand to hold back the vaginal lips, while inserting the other hand's middle finger into your vagina. Move your finger up until you hit your cervix. It should feel like a rounded cylinder shaped mass within your body. Note the position you find. Does it see far back? lower down? During the beginning of your cycle, and after ovulation, your cervix is in a low position. It raises to the higher position just before and during ovulation. If you are unsure at first which is high and which is low, a guideline is when high your cervix is almost unreachable with you fingertip. You could also ask your OB/GYN or other health care provider to help you find your cervix during your yearly well woman exam, if you find you are still having difficulties checking.
2007-01-22 07:13:20
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answered by Anonymous
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I wasn't going to answer any questions, I was on here just looking, but you sound like you really need to know.
Sooo... you wash your hands (dry them) squat and stick your middle finger up there. Squatting helps put the cervix right there at your finger tips (literally). Don't rush, it's your body but touch to see if you cervix is soft, firm, medium, low (not hard to locate) or high (takes a little more to locate). Do this in the morning, if possible in the middle of the day, and definitely at night. Once you get used to the normal "feel" of your cervix for your body you will be able to tell when is the best time to have sex when your cervix is open. When its closed it feels like a very small dimple, when its open it feels like a little bit larger dimple, check it daily.
good luck
2007-01-22 06:46:04
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answered by Mamacita 2
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im sorry im not sure about the cervix position but for years i never got pregnant i had never taken birth control. I started taking the pill i took it for 5 days but i couldnt remember to take it at the same time every day so i stoped i had an accident that day a bout the next mornin i started my period cause of me stoping the pill it throws your sistem off well my next period never came the pill had made me very fertile so you could try that
2007-01-22 06:46:30
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answered by Anonymous
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When i check mine, I prop my right foot on either the toliet or on the side on the tub. Since i check for CM at the same time, I use two fingers. Always remember, high+ soft is fertile, and low + firm is not fertile. High+ soft will feel like your bottom lip, and low+ firm will feel like the tip of your nose.
2007-01-22 06:44:01
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answered by BP 2
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I work in an ob office trust me get an ovulation kit have sex on the day of ovulation and the 2 days before have sex that should help a lot good luck
2007-01-22 06:39:38
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answered by Anonymous
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Some women just can reach it.
If you find it it will feel kinda like the end of your nose with a dimple in it.
However the saliva tests are cheap and effective.
2007-01-22 06:46:03
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answered by Anonymous
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never heard of that...i didnt realized this was a way to concieve, in some ways im glad mine was an accident i dont think ill be able to handle the stress when i start to plan my next baby
good luck thou
2007-01-22 06:39:50
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answered by ruspecialenuf 3
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