Question 1

is checking ur cervix a reliable way to check for pregnancy? mine is high squishy & closed with creamy white cm. af is due on the 27th. 11dpo

Accepted Answer

Not a reliable way: To determine pregnancy - it is not diagnostic. The reliable way to determine pregnancy is with use a pregnancy test. Take care.

Question 2

how does a doctor check cervix during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic exam: You doc will feel the cervix through a vaginal exam or visually through a scope.

Question 3

went to the er -i had bleeding for 5-6 days after confirmed pregnancy. the dr checked my cervix and said its closed & my hcg is 6, & i am 3wks. worry?

Accepted Answer

Early pregnancy: Unfortunately, an HCG of 6 is essentially not pregnant.  Certainly at 3 weeks it should be higher.  You should have that HCG rechecked to see if it has increased.

Question 4

what are risks of manual cervical checks by the ob during pregnancy? placenta contamination, preterm labor? had 2 checks in 2 weeks, cervix is fine.

Accepted Answer

None: An exam should not cause any problems to your pregnancy.

Question 5

11 weeks pregnant & checked my cervix & it still feels like its in a low position. is this concerning? i heard its suppose to rise up in pregnancy? worried it means something may be wrong? my 8 week ultrasound was fine, strong heart beat?

Accepted Answer

: At "11 weeks" of pregnancy, the cervix may remain in a "low" position, but in a few more weeks, the enlarged uterus will be elevated by the sacral promontory and will not remain in the "low" position.

Question 6

my cervixs length was 3.2 at 19 weeks after my doctor checked it after i had mild bleeding. i gave birth full term at 40 weeks & 5 days with no issues. could i be at risk of incompetence cervix my next pregnancy due to the short cervix. is it short?

Accepted Answer

You delivered full: Since you delivered at full term more than likely the same will occur

Question 7

i check my cervixs an its slightly sore could that be a sign of pregnancy itd be to early to tell on a home text ovulation day was the 8th of march?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: You could be pregnant, but its not because of your cervical findings. I'd discourage checking your cervix, you can't tell anything by doing it.

Question 8

when does the cervix close during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Closed : It stays closed  until you are in labor. Then it opens up  and closes after delivery.

Question 9

when does the cervix turn blue for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

6-12 weeks.: The cervical softening and bluish tint of early pregnancy typically are appreciated between 6-12 weeks - by which time a pregnancy test should have been long positive.

Question 10

during pregnancy can a opened cervix be closed again?

Accepted Answer

Yes by cerclage: If done in time, once a cerclage has been done , it should always be repeated in future pregnancies, before the cervix opens.

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Is checking ur cervix a reliable way to check for pregnancy? mine is high squishy & closed with creamy white cm. af is due on the 27th. 11dpo

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How does a doctor check cervix during pregnancy?

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Went to the er -i had bleeding for 5-6 days after confirmed pregnancy. the dr checked my cervix and said its closed & my hcg is 6, & i am 3wks. worry?

A member asked:

What are risks of manual cervical checks by the ob during pregnancy? placenta contamination, preterm labor? had 2 checks in 2 weeks, cervix is fine.

A member asked:

11 weeks pregnant & checked my cervix & it still feels like its in a low position. is this concerning? i heard its suppose to rise up in pregnancy? worried it means something may be wrong? my 8 week ultrasound was fine, strong heart beat?

A member asked:

My cervixs length was 3.2 at 19 weeks after my doctor checked it after i had mild bleeding. i gave birth full term at 40 weeks & 5 days with no issues. could i be at risk of incompetence cervix my next pregnancy due to the short cervix. is it short?

A member asked:

I check my cervixs an its slightly sore could that be a sign of pregnancy itd be to early to tell on a home text ovulation day was the 8th of march?

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When does the cervix close during pregnancy?

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When does the cervix turn blue for pregnancy?

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During pregnancy can a opened cervix be closed again?

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