Question 1

what amount does the vagina opening (not cervix) stretch during birth ?

Accepted Answer

As needed: The vaginal opening stretches to an adequate size to pass the baby's head and shoulders.  This is approximately 10 cm.  However, if there is not enough stretch in the walls during the baby's passage, the vagina can tear or an episiotomy given in order to allow the birth.

Question 2

have small bumps near opening of cervix. had normal pap two months ago. no discharge. i also stopped depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) in january. could these be normal?

Accepted Answer

Cervix: It is extremely difficult to see the cervix without a speculum.  With a negative pap smear it is unlikely you have dyplasia/malignancy.  Probably inflammatory in nature.  Ask you gyn.

Question 3

painful intercourse, stabbing pains in abdomen and cervix, lasted 30 mins approx. located large lump near opening of cervix . post csection 6 weeks.

Accepted Answer

GYN: It is quite difficult to feel your own cervix: you may have a vaginal infection or abscess which requires an internal pelvic examination and cultures.

Question 4

what should the opening of my cervix feel like? mine is striated with a circle of assorted elevations that form a circle. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Varies widely: The cervix will vary a lot from person to person just like your nose, ears and any other body part. No two will look or feel exactly the same. It is great that you are interested in knowing your body. Next time you schedule a visit ask your doctor to walk you through in detail what they feel and see so you can learn even more.

Question 5

i found a small soft lump on the opening of my cervix?

Accepted Answer

see your provider: I would suggest going to your primary provider or gynecologist for an evaluation. This can be a number of things but would require an exam to determine exactly what is going on.

Question 6

why can i fit the tip of my finger in the opening of my cervix?

Accepted Answer

: The opening of the cervix can have many dimensions. It is usually wider in women who have given birth. To make sure that your self exam is accurate and reassurance- pl see your Gyn.

Question 7

how deep is the vagina from the opening to the cervix opening? just the average.

Accepted Answer

3-4 inches: The average vagina is 3-4 inches long. The vagina can expand by 200% when sexually aroused, kind of like a balloon.

Question 8

i tried to check my cm & felt a small very soft sac at the opening of my cervix. could i be pregnant??

Accepted Answer

Don'tThinkTheWurst: Well, sure, you could be pregnant- sac or no sac.But in addition you could have a cyst on the cervix (they're often called "Nabothian"cysts--named after that well-renowned German physician Martin Naboth(1675-1721-- good years for knockwurst). It could also be a polyp(kind of a more solid form of cyst).Neither is too worrisome but should be confirmed visually by a doctor.Tthe polyp might be removed

Question 9

is it normal to have a flap of tissue hanging out of your cervix opening?  polyp pics look more like bumps, this is more like a 'tenticle'

Accepted Answer

Well, no...: To begin, it's not possible to see one's own cervix unless perhaps a photograph has been provided to you from an exam.  It's understandable to confuse the cervix with the vaginal opening or labia minora.  Regardless, most growths on a cervix should be removed and examined once identified.  So the short answer is no, this should be examined by a doctor who can perform colposcopy/biopsy if needed.

Question 10

if an iud at the opening of the cervix, can an sti still get into the  cervix?

Accepted Answer

IUD: Yes, you can still get a STD.

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What amount does the vagina opening (not cervix) stretch during birth ?

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Have small bumps near opening of cervix. had normal pap two months ago. no discharge. i also stopped depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) in january. could these be normal?

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Painful intercourse, stabbing pains in abdomen and cervix, lasted 30 mins approx. located large lump near opening of cervix . post csection 6 weeks.

A member asked:

What should the opening of my cervix feel like? mine is striated with a circle of assorted elevations that form a circle. is this normal?

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I found a small soft lump on the opening of my cervix?

A member asked:

Why can i fit the tip of my finger in the opening of my cervix?

A member asked:

How deep is the vagina from the opening to the cervix opening? just the average.

A member asked:

I tried to check my cm & felt a small very soft sac at the opening of my cervix. could i be pregnant??

A member asked:

Is it normal to have a flap of tissue hanging out of your cervix opening? polyp pics look more like bumps, this is more like a 'tenticle'

A member asked:

If an iud at the opening of the cervix, can an sti still get into the cervix?

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