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Hard Cervix
When you begin checking your cervix the day after your
menstrual period has ended, you will notice that the feel of your cervix is rather
hard. It will feel almost as you are touching the tip of your nose. This
should be logged on your cervix as "H" or "Hard". At this time
you are considered infertile.
Soft Cervix
Closer to ovulation your cervix will start to soften.
This is caused by the increasing amount of progesterone in your body at this time.
It may feel almost like touching your bottom lip. This should be logged on your
spreadsheet as "S" or "Soft". When cervix is soft and high you
are considered extremely fertile.
Closed
Cervical Opening
When you begin checking your cervix the day after your
menstrual period begins you will notice that there is a small slit or a tiny round hole
(usually women who have given birth will feel a small hole instead of a slit) which is the
opening where sperm enters. The opening will be very small at this time and should
be logged on your fertility chart as "C" or "Closed". When your
cervical opening is at its smallest (closed) you are considered infertile.
Open Cervix
Closer to ovulation you will notice that your cervical
opening begins to enlarge. This makes it easier for sperm to enter into the
cervix. The slit or hole will become larger and will feel very open. This
should be logged on your fertility spreadsheet as "O" or "Open".
When your cervical position is High, Soft and Open you are considered extremely fertile.
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