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Dramatic shift in cervix position....but why?

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r00tt00
r00tt00

My husband and I have been trying to conceive for about 2 years, and I have been trying to track my ovulation but checking my cervix position (among other things). (don't worry I've been to Drs. and had several tests to check for abnormalities because of our conception issues) Needless to say, I've become quite familiar with the natural fluctuations in position based on where I am in my cycle. But today when I checked the position was drastically different than usual. So much so I couldn't find it at first. Usually my cervix is simply straight up, and sometimes a little to the side. But it is always upright (perpendicular to the ground). But today it was tilted forward and slightly up, to where "doughnut hole" is basically parallel to the ground. And it's even facing a little up, I had to bend my finger a little to feel the opening. Where my cervix opening usually is, it feels like a firm passage (like the "tube" of the cervix?). Anyway, I'm weirded out because I've been checking somewhat regularly for going on 2.5 years and never a change until today.

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  • r00tt00
    r00tt00

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    UPDATE: Yesterday morning (day after I posted) I checked and my cervix was still in a weird position. But later in the day, about 5pm, I checked again and it had returned to normal. I still don't know why it shifted, but the afternoon check occurred right after going to the bathroom and passing a BM. I never had pain/cramping like I was stopped up or constipated, but maybe somehow my bowels were influencing the shift. But the timing of it may just be coincidence, idk.

    I checked again this morning and everything continues to be in its normal place. I still wish I had a solid explanation for the initial shift (like I said the first time this has happened in 2 and a half years), but glad things have returned to normal.

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee r00tt00

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    You have found the answer. Its the lower end of your bowel. It can push against the vagina anywhere and cause a slight bulge when its full. Most women would not even notice but as you are examining yourself often you are noticing every little difference.

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