Cervical changes day by day cycle

The menstrual cycle is a unique process, which prepares the body for fertilization. He is a regular and is made monthly in women of reproductive age. The functioning of reproductive organs in women is closely linked to the hormonal system activity.

Monthly cycle comprises:

• ovarian cycle;
• uterine cycle.

In turn, the loop that occurs in the ovary, is divided into phases:

• follicular;
• ovulatory;
• lutein.

The mother liquor cycle represents the steps of:

• menstrual;
• proliferation;
• secretory.

In ovarian and uterine function are different, however, because of certain hormones their cycles develop simultaneously and are dependent on each other.

Cervix - the body that connects the vagina and uterus. Its main functions are the drain and the barrier. And in the different days of the cycle cervix functions differently, adapting to the ovarian cycle and the uterus.

When it comes to planning a pregnancy and the use of the calendar method of birth control, you need to know favorable and unfavorable days for conception during the cycle.

As a rule, learn about the fertile days, you can use:

• schedule so-called basal temperature, where the measurement data are recorded;
• observation of the nature of the vaginal mucus;
• rapid tests, showing ovulation;
• tracking individual signs: tension of the mammary glands, stomach pain, headaches, and so on.

Changes that occur during the menstrual cycle, and covers the cervix. Accordingly, the cervix has a cycle that is manifested in the variability of its tone, as well as the location of the vagina. Depending on the cycle period varies epithelium, the outer size of the shed, acidic environment, the nature of mucus.

These changes help in determining the successful days for fertilization cycle. Observation of the cervix is ​​sufficiently important method, especially if the evaluation of mucus difficult.

Characteristics of the cervix by day cycle

• after a month comes the rather unfavorable time for conception. This period includes fifth to eighth days of the cycle and is accompanied by a thick mucous plugs character. The cervix becomes firm and elastic. It closes and occupies a low position. It should be noted that virtually no mucus is produced. If a woman is watching the secretions, it can be noted that there are almost none. This mechanism poslemenstrualnogo period is necessary in order to protect the uterus from infection on a rising path, and provide protection against pregnancy.
• From the ninth to the twelfth days of the cycle comes the special period. Going preparation for ovulation: the cervix changes its location, getting up and opening the few. It becomes much softer and begins to produce a sticky mucus moisturizing genital tract. The possibility of conception remains insignificant.
• From the thirteenth to the fifteenth days of the cycle the cervix is ​​the most high. It acquires the consistency of loose, due to the influence of the female sex hormone - estrogen. The changes also accompany the outer mouth and cervical canal. They are opened to release the mucous plug. This plug soon turns into mucus-like protein of chicken eggs. This type of mucus sperm friendly and to help them move up the genital tract to the egg which is in the fallopian tube. Acidity of the medium is replaced with alkaline, which contributes to greater survival of sperm. This is the time of the menstrual cycle is the most successful for fertilization.

It is noteworthy that only in the period of ovulation the cervix It located on the upper level of the entrance to the vagina. On all other days of the cycle it is sufficiently low.

• On the sixteenth day of the cycle after ovulation occurred due to the influence of sex pother - progesterone neck gradually lowered and becomes closed due to narrowing of the cervical canal and pharynx. Her consistency again becomes firm and elastic enough. Secretions become viscous acidic in nature, forming a plug. Their number is negligible. This mechanism is provided by nature and needed to protect the embryo from different pathogens. Since ovulation has already occurred, this period can be called extremely unsuitable for conception.
• Menstruation occurs in about 12-14 days after ovulation has occurred in the case, if conception has not occurred. Just before menstruation there is a small amount of thick mucus. During the critical days of the outer mouth is slightly opened to allow removal of the functional layer of the inner surface of the uterus, called the endometrium. There is a low tone of muscles of the uterus, and the average number of mucous secretions. At the endometrium, outwardly located exfoliated dead cells, which line the lining of the uterus. Cervical location you can assume if conception occurred. Before menstruation the cervix is ​​low enough. It is slightly ajar, and has a soft consistency. The cervix of a pregnant woman is at a high level and remains solid and closed.

Self-diagnosis of the cervix by day cycle

The method is quite specific. A woman needs to draw conclusions about the state of the cervix using a tactile sensations. Using these observations can track ovulation and the upcoming periods, as well as to delay suspected pregnancy. For error-free determination of the cervix uteri, and the consistency of its provisions will need a few months.

The results of the study were objective, a few simple rules must be observed.

• Ready to study it is desirable after a month. We need to carry out surveillance on a daily basis at a certain time.
• It is not recommended to perform the procedure, if there is an infection or inflammation.
• Before examining the need to wash their hands well.
• For the reliability of the result is necessary to use special postures that allow to feel the cervix: squatting or legs wide apart, putting the allotted towards the foot on the nightstand. It is important to use the same position at the cervix and not replace it with another.
• For cervical assessment is necessary to use the index or middle finger. On the finger should not be pointed nails, so as not to damage the delicate mucous.
• Should not rely solely on memory and to record the results of observation in specially designated for this purpose notebook.

Conducting research

It is necessary to take the correct posture, then enter the correct finger into the vagina and feel for cervix. When approaching ovulation and during it, the neck is sufficiently soft to the touch, while during the first days of the month it is solid. Determine the height of cervical location is easy. If it is low, find it with your fingertip, you can immediately. While at a high location to get to it is problematic. In order to determine the extent of the disclosure, it is necessary to probe a hole in the center. If the cervix is ​​closed, then the groove quite small, while open, has a round hole.

The cervix in nulliparous women and nulliparous It is somewhat different. At representatives who have had at least one birth, the neck is always slightly open. This fact should be taken into account when the self-test.

If a woman learns to accurately determine the state of the cervix at different days of the cycle, with the time period studies could be reduced to a few of the most important days for planning a pregnancy or protection from her.

state of the cervix during pregnancy

The menstrual cycle is interrupted, respectively, at the cervical loop is also available.

However, it, as before observed regular changes.

• Formed thick mucus that blocks the possible access to the cavity body, in which the future child develops.
• There is a closing of the external os.
• Until about the sixth week of pregnancy increased in size uterus is softened, while its neck is still tight, lying high. Over time, it becomes a little softer, and the neck is extended.
• Since the second half of the pregnancy hormone system determines the changes that are observed in the tissue structure. Cells found in the cervix, accumulate a larger amount of water, and in the intercellular space is an increase in the level of white blood cells.

During pregnancy is not recommended cervical self-diagnosis. This is due to the increased vulnerability of the tissues and the risk of infection. To assess its condition and consistency should directly gynecologist.