Hi Amy, How do you know the height and opening/ closing of your cervix? Or is it a bit technical? xx
The Cervix is similar in
appearance and structure to a penis, and hangs down into the vaginal cavity. The opening of the cervix is called the "Os." When attempting to check your cervix make sure your hands are washed and your nails well trimmed. Squat with your buttocks on your ankles, gentle insert a finger into the vagina up towards the belly button, the opening of the cervix is located near the front of the vagina. Sometimes it helps to use a mirror.
An open cervix will feel soft, high, open, and wet.
An open cervix feels soft much like your cheek, while a closed cervix feels more hard and rubbery, like your nose.
High means it's farther back. During ovulation the "Os" lifts allowing the let down of vaginal secretions and allow sperm to enter.
Open, it will feel like there is a hole, or small opening, that you can almost stick a finger tip into. If you are
pregnant and you can stick a finger tip into an otherwise ridged cervix, you are beginning to dilate. When you are not fertile, and the cervix is closed it feels like a hard dimple
hope this helps you hun xxx