The signs of the cervix may combine in different ways as you move into and out of your fertile time. For example, you may observe your cervix closed and firm. but moving higher up the vagina. Any change means possible fertility. The most important thing is to learn your infertile cervix by observing throughout one to three entire cycles. Once you are familiar with your infertile cervix, you will then notice changes in the cervix as you move into fertility.
Chart the cervix as best you can even if you are not sure of what you are charting. If you are consistent with your observations and charting, by the end of one to three cycles you will learn the difference between your fertile and infertile cervix.
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| Charting Signs Of Cervix |
It is easiest to draw the changes of the cervix on your chart. A dot means a closed cervix. A circle means an open cervix. If the cervix is low in the vaginal canal, draw it low in the space for cervical observations. If the cervix is high up the vaginal canal, draw it higher up in the space for cervical observations. If cervical mucus is present, add "mucus" or "slippery" to the box for cervical mucus observations. Write "firm" if the cervix is firm. Write "soft" if the cervix is soft.
If at first you are not able to find your cervix, keep trying. If you have been able to find your cervix and suddenly cannot find it, that is a pretty good indication that it has moved higher up the vaginal canal and that the fertile time has begun.
Study your chart. Are you confident that you are able to recognize your fertile and infertile cervix? Have you been able to identify at least five or six days with either fertile-type mucus or fertile signs of the cervix?
Are you confidently identifying Peak Day; the last day of any slippery sensation or high, open or soft cervix?
The cervical check allows women to observe the beginning of fertility sooner than observations of external mucus alone. It also confirms the end of the fertile time. Women report a new level of trust in their bodies once they become confident of the cervical changes. To me this confidence means that women are more in control of their fertility. I encourage you to learn what the cervical check may mean for you.
With practice you realize how easy it is to identify your fertile cervix. Don't forget: it is only about 2-3 days in a cycle the cervix gets soft and low. And if you have a cycle with no ovulation, you will not notice these changes at all.
Just remember: an infertile cervix is one which is high, closed and firm; a fertile cervix is one that is soft, low and open. This observation is really useful for those who are still confused with cervical mucus observation and basal body temperature charting. It will take you two to three cycles to get used to it. Then I am sure you will be alright.
In order to conceive and have a viable pregnancy it is important for you to know your exact ovulation time. There are three main reasons for this:
- To have sex exactly in the time of ovulation, abstain a few days before the ovulation and 1-2 days after the ovulation (to avoid old sperm and old egg).
- If you find that ovulation comes after the 15th day, you should not try to conceive as the pregnancy is likely to self abort.
- To know the correct time when your partner should build his sperm count up to deliver maximum amounts of fresh sperm when you ovulate.
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To identify when you ovulate you should use three strategies: observation of cervical mucus, cervical position and taking basal body temperature. Combination of all these three methods will give you the opportunity to know your exact ovulation time and greatly enhance your success rate. To find out more, you can check out Charting Signs Of Cervix.
