During pregnancy

During pregnancy, the cervix serves to close and protect the amniotic cavity. The weight placed on it, which increases as the pregnancy progresses, can sometimes cause pain, which is partly dependent on movement. If the symptoms persist, the gynaecologist treating you should be consulted, as it could possibly be a (beginning) cervical weakness. In this case, the cervix shortens prematurely and begins to open, thus increasing the risk of premature birth. If the doctor finds such a weakness of the cervix, more frequent check-ups must be carried out and, if necessary, a cerclage must be inserted to stabilize the cervix.

During traffic

Occasionally, there is pain at the cervix during sexual intercourse. The risk is increased in positions where the penis penetrates particularly deeply into the vagina or the male sexual organ is too large in relation to the vagina. The female cycle also plays a role, as the cervix varies in its firmness depending on the time of the period.

If it is hard and closed and the penis is repeatedly prodded, this can lead to discomfort. Sometimes the man is also affected by pain. One and the same position with the same partner does not necessarily always have to be painful, but can be subject to cyclical fluctuations.

Before period/before ovulation

The cervix, like the entire uterus, is subject to periodic changes, and its consistency changes constantly during the monthly cycle: some women find these cyclical changes unpleasant. In addition, in the context of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a few days before the period, there may also be pain at the cervix and in the entire abdomen.

As the fertile days begin and ovulation approaches, the cervix is soft and slightly open to be prepared for a possible conception.
After the period, it becomes harder again and closes up.

Pain after a cervical examination

Occasionally, during or after a cervical examination, there may be some discomfort or pain in the examined area. This is often due to irritation of the cervix, but adjacent tissues such as the deeper sections of the vagina or the cervix can also be affected and cause discomfort. Micro-injuries of the tissue can occur, which cause these. The pain usually does not last long and subsides as the tissue mechanically irritated by the examination recovers.