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What position should my cervix be in a week before my period. high or low and hard or soft?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Doesn't matter: Your cervical position is subjective and unreliable. It is not clinically useful.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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