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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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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Answered 8/24/2013

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Dr. Raj Syal answered

No: Not reliable. I would not even trust my ability to determine pregnancy with this technique.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/24/2013

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: Get a home urine test or go to your dr for a blood draw.

Answered 8/24/2013

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