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what does it mean when the doctor say he cant fine my cervix
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134578 tn?1693250592
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Hi, if I get a new ob-gyn I always have to remember to tell him or her that my cervix is on the right.  It saves a lot of poking around while they look for it.  Maybe that is what is going on.
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1227139 tn?1462334630
Hello Smartgirl27,

Unless your cervix is positioned very high up, and if he wasn't using a speculum (device that allows a doctor to perform an internal vaginal exam or PAP test) it may have been hard for him to "feel" the cervix.  

Now, if after a specific exam, ultrasound or other means, your doctor confirms you actually do not have a cervix, you would need to explore why.  Is it genetic, is it a birth defect or abnormality etc.

Otherwise, every woman has a cervix.  It is located at the top of the vaginal canal and is the entrance to the uterus.  Normally the cervix is circular and positioned high up so it can be hard to detect or feel its presence.  The cervix has a tiny opening, that at different times of the month are more open than others.  The cervix also can have different feels or textures, can be higher or lower positioned also during a womans menstrual cycle.  I am not sure if you know these details, or how old you are, so I hope I am not overloading you or providing you with information that you do not want.
My point is that a cervix is a natural part of a womans body that keeps the uterus separate from the vaginal canal, it is also what dilates during labour and childbirth in order to allow a woman to birth her baby.  If the cervix is "incompetent" (doesn't remain closed during pregnancy) it can cause preterm labour or loss of a pregnancy.  If a cervix has been affected by an STD like HPV or Herpes, it too can cause incompetence or the need to have a portion removed because it can promote cancerous cells and eventually lead to cervical cancer.

So ultimately, if your doctor can not detect or feel your cervix, I would be asking them why that is, and if they plan on sending you for diagnostic imaging to confirm that it is either just "high" in position or "absent".

In addition to anything I have mentioned, please keep in mind, that while I or others may have extensive knowledge in many areas, you should always seek professional medical advice from your own physician, as it pertains to medical conditions or concerns.
Good luck, and if you have any other questions that I can help you with, please feel free to message me directly.

Sincerely,
Sandi (Dragon1973)
MedHelp Genetics Community Leader;
Children - Special Needs Community Leader;
Down syndrome Community Leader & Ds Group Forum Founder/Moderator
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