Observing the cervix or the cervical mucus – what is the connection? Do I have to observe both body signs for NFP or is one of them enough? Observing the cervix raises questions for many who want to use natural contraception or fulfill their desire to have children. I will explain to you how you can feel your cervix and how you can evaluate the signs.
There is a close connection between cervical mucus and the cervix. Cervical mucus is produced in the cervix. If you see it, it has already come out through the cervix. This means that the cervix must be open.
If you feel unsure or uncomfortable observing your cervical mucus or if you have very little cervical mucus, you can observe the changes in the cervix instead. At the beginning, you can do both at the same time. The only important thing is that you decide at the beginning of the cycle which of the two body signs you will use for the evaluation. The other sign will then not be taken into account, even if it is not completed until later!
To feel your cervix, it is best to assume a slightly bent position and bend one leg, for example by placing it on the edge of the bathtub or bed. The movement is a bit like inserting a tampon. You can then feel the cervix at the top and back with one or two fingers. It is smooth and bulges out.
When observing the cervix, we distinguish three criteria:
If you circle it with your finger, you can feel if it is high or low. High in this case means that you can’t circle it very well with your finger. If it is low, you might be able to get your finger all the way around it.
Also try to find the opening and determine whether the cervix is open or closed. The opening is shaped like a dimple.
If you have had a vaginal birth before, your cervix may be more like a slit and never completely close.
When it comes to the texture of the cervix, we differentiate between soft and hard. A soft cervix feels like lips. A closed cervix, on the other hand, feels like the nasal cartilage or earlobes.
Our tip: It’s best to start observing your cervix right at the beginning of your cycle. This will help you better understand the changes. To do this, feel your cervix once a day, ideally always in the same position and with the same finger.
At the beginning of your menstrual cycle – right after your period – the cervix is closed, hard and extends deep into your vagina. At this point you can move your finger around the cervix. The more estrogens affect your body and the closer you get to ovulation, the softer the cervix becomes. It opens slightly and pulls upwards so that you sometimes can’t even reach it. This state (high, soft, wide open) is a sign of your highly fertile period. You can also find an interesting article on the subject here.
You can enter your cervix observation in the ovolution app. Download the app now in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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