Question 1

is cervix always closed or open?

Accepted Answer

Open: The cervix is always open althnough the opening is quite narrow outside of pregnancy.  It contains a mucus plug which helps prevent infection and other things from passing through but is receptive to living spermatozoa.

Question 2

is the cervix always open or closed?

Accepted Answer

Open: The cervix is always open althnough the opening is quite narrow outside of pregnancy.  It contains a mucus plug which helps prevent infection and other things from passing through but is receptive to living spermatozoa.

Question 3

how do u tell if cervix are open or closed?

Accepted Answer

Examination: It's hard to know for sure without having a manual exam done.  Fluid, discharge, or bleeding is an unreliable indicator.  For a manual exam, the practitioner (nurse or physician) will use a sterile gloved hand to measure the opening of the cervix with their fingers.

Question 4

cervix has been closed, high, and hard whole cycle why is that?

Accepted Answer

Should be: It should be during your menstral cycle. The cervix only changes during pregnancy/labor.

Question 5

what does it mean if cervix is low, hard, slightly closed and wet

Accepted Answer

Not much: Cervical position and consistency is subjective, variable and not particularly relevant. It varies by age, number of pregnancies and timing in the menstrual cycle. It’s not something you need to be paying attention to unless you are in labor. If you are experiencing vaginal discharge then schedule a visit for testing.

Question 6

does cervix immediatly closed and become firm once the body has concieved?

Accepted Answer

If you mean : Once the baby is delivered; it takes about six weeks following delivery for the reproductive organs and physiology to return to the baseline.

Question 7

2 weeks late, cervix tightly closed, neg hot 6 days ago. what could be going on?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal imbalance: Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. 
Consult this site for more information on this topic.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine, if you are under 27 years of age.

Question 8

is a open cervix normal and ok i check it sometimes and sometimes it feels closed sometimes open alittle i had a child 2 years ago is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: This is probably normal and has more to do with your experience checking cervices rather than any anatomic abnormality.  At your next gyn visit you can have them comment on this directly.

Question 9

if cervix is closed does it mean poss preg?

Accepted Answer

????????: Cervix can be open or closed with a pregnancy, tehebest way to check is a home urine test or a blood HCG at doc's office.

Question 10

cervix seem to be rising and softning but closed could this mean preg?

Accepted Answer

Check pregnancy test: There are some cervical signs that can be associated with pregnancy but the symptoms you report are rather vague.  If you are concerned that you may be pregnant you should check a home pregnancy test as that would provide confirmation.

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