Hey everyone, today's video is all about your cervix. If you've ever read into
menstrual cups or done your research you have probably heard a lot of cervix talk
and you've probably heard that it's super important to know whether your
cervix is high or low to determine which type of menstrual cup to start with. Some of
the questions that we do get are, is normal for my cervix to move during my
period and where exactly is my cervix? And these are some questions that I will
go over in this video. Before we go any further let's talk about what exactly a
cervix is. A cervix is the lower part of your uterus and it forms the passageway
from your uterus to your vagina. It is firmer tissue, it is more firm than
vaginal tissue and it can often feel like the tip of your nose. It is in the
form of a dimple or a little slit and it definitely does move all throughout your
menstrual cycle and that is perfectly normal. To determine whether or not you
have a high or low cervix, it's important to know how to find your cervix. This is
something that should be comfortable for all of us. We totally understand if it's
uncomfortable in the beginning but you do have to put a finger into your vagina
and kind of feel where the cervix is. So to do this just simply lift a leg up on
the toilet or in the shower, insert a finger into the vaginal canal and keep
going until you feel what feels like the tip of your nose. It's very obvious
because again it is harder tissue and this is your cervix.
Depending on where you're at in your cycle, the position of your cervix can
change. If you're ovulating your cervix can be higher, softer and a little bit
harder to find and then when you're menstruating there's also different
changes that it goes through and I will be going over all the different changes
that you will experience within your menstrual cycle. Your cervix position during
menstruation is again different than it is after menstruation and during your
period your cervix is often low, firmer to the touch and the opening is a little
bit bigger to allow blood flow to escape. Because of this, it is important that you
measure your cervix right before your period starts if you're trying to figure
out where your cervix is to figure out which menstrual cup will fit you best
and some women have found out that their cervix is still high during their period
in which case they would just want to stick with a cup that is good for a high
cervix. Moving right along after your period ends your cervix will
remain low and firm for a while and the opening of your cervix will begin to
close back up. Nearing ovulation in the days leading up to ovulation, increased
levels of estrogen cause cervical tissue to soften and the cervix begins to
prepare for conception by becoming softer, higher, and more open. At this
point your cervix might feel more like your lips and it may be harder to find
as your body is preparing for a potential pregnancy so these are really
important signs to look for if you are trying to conceive. During ovulation,
our body is at its most fertile. Your cervix at this point is very high, wet,
soft and open. It's often referred to as SHOW: soft, high, open, and wet. This is to
allow sperm to easily pass through to cause a pregnancy. After ovulation your
estrogen levels decrease again, causing your cervix to again become firm and
lower in your body. And last if you become pregnant your cervix position
will very likely stay high and closed and it will not be as open as it was
during ovulation. I hope the information in this video was helpful when it comes
to trying to kind of understand your body and your cervix and what the
different changes mean. If you have any additional
about your cervix position or if you need any help figuring out which Pixie
Cup will fit correctly for you given your cervix position, please reach out to
us and be more than happy to help you.