Cervix check psa

lisab613 · November 2013

Hey ladies. I had my first cervix check today and was totally nervous. It was not painful at all! I'm sure some are but mine was not. Just wanted to assure anyone else who was nervous. They are not always bad!

backoffunicorn · November 2013

Thanks for the heads up! I feel like this might be the same as the GD testing when a lot of people said the drink was horrible and I didn't really find it all that bad.

cantsitwithus · November 2013

It made me feel really crampy while it was happening but I was expecting to be in agony because of how people said it would be. Glad yours wasn't bad.

HerbanMom · November 2013

I really think it has alot to do with the person doing it. I've had cervical checks from my OB that don't hurt at all, then I got passed off one time to an on call OB who was rough. I always found though that OB's are generally pretty gentle with their patients vs a non-patient of theirs.

jenohouston · November 2013

I had one yesterday, I'm 35 weeks and did not find it painful either. It was uncomfortable, but not painful.

fauxvegan · November 2013

Glad yours wasn't painful! I've gotten a cervix check every week for the last 10 weeks and no matter who does it, it always hurts. I think it's just me

Ohiomama2013 · November 2013

My cervix check was surprisingly painful and I bled for about 12 hours after. Boo.

lemlemlem · November 2013

My cervix check at 35 weeks didn't hurt, but I did bleed after it. I think I will get another one on Tuesday since I will be in my 38th week. They said they don't do them regularly until you are at least 38 weeks.

tattooedtragedy · November 2013

My OB, who is also pregnant, actually asked if I wanted a check today at my 36w appointment after my group b swab. I looked at her like she had 6 heads and asked if anyone ever actually wants one, we laughed and I declined for this week.
They start them at 37w so I know this is probably the last time I'll get to pass on this.

jenohouston · November 2013

Maybe they start to become more painful as you dilate more? Not sure if this is true, but throwing it out there. My cervix was closed, but softening when I had my check.

thesportsgal · November 2013

Well on the other side, I was anticipating nothing and mine hurt like hell. So I wasn't prepared for that at all. They've since gotten better, but I think I'm declining from here on out anyways.

KFED103 · November 2013

Yea I'm not a fan. Probably getting up through all the cobwebs is what makes it hurt so much

margaerytyrell · November 2013

Terribly painful for me. Then again I've been on pelvic rest since I was 8 weeks pregnant. So things are a little closed up down there.

RNmommyof2 · November 2013

I never had one hurt until yesterday. I've also had bleeding since and it's been about 26 hours. It shocked the crap out of me to hear I'm 1.5-2cm dilated and 50% effaced.

Ansleyturner · November 2013

See I find sex very painful and the cervix check wasn't bad at all. Kinda just felt like getting fingered lol. Always find it kind of awkward with F in the room when my male OB does it though. I won't look at either of them while its going on lol

Eta: it didn't hurt at 36 weeks when I was 0%
And it didn't hurt 37 weeks when I was 1cm and 50% so idk if it has to do with that

KFiori1 · November 2013

For me it apparently depends on the day lol I've had some hurt, and some not, different drs, and the same! For example, I've had 2 so far this pregnancy, both done by the same Dr. The first didn't hurt, the second did. So who knows. But they are definitely not always painful.

Stephanie2167 · November 2013

I've only had one and it was at the hospital. I wanted to die.

glowpoint · November 2013

I haven't had one yet this time, but last time it only hurt when I was actually in labor. All of the routine check-up checks were uncomfortable, but not painful.

Mrbatesisinnocent · November 2013

Mine have always hurt, but I've had them done while having contractions.

aundrea1225 · November 2013

I'm glad yours didn't hurt, I get mine done next week, and I'm still terrified about it because I know it still hurts for some people. I hope I get lucky and it won't be too bad.

mkhim · November 2013

I had my first one yesterday. It hurt. I really think it's due to not having anything go in there for so long though. When I got home, I told SO "yeah..we absolutely cannot have sex. I can still feel where I was. .violated. " I'm not dilated at all. My ob said that means we're on track.

nofcksgiven · November 2013

I've had a cervix check every week since 24 weeks.
I imagine it's very similar to being fisted.
Do. Not. Like.

sometimesalwayschaotic · November 2013

ballerina10 said:

Not trying to thread jack buuuut...

How important are cervix checks? My OB said she would do one at the next apt and I'm debating telling her I only want the strep b test done. I'll be 35w2d at my next apt so really is there a need to do one yet? After the pointless ultrasound she sent me for yesterday at the hospital (the tech wouldn't let DH in the room, wouldn't turn the screen for me to see, and made me lay FLAT on by back... all to tell me everything looks great and right on track...)

They aren't that important. They don't do them unless requested at the birth center I go to. Knowing how dilated/effaced you are doesn't really tell you anything. Someone could be 3 cm dilated for weeks and not go into labor. Another person could not be dilated at all and go into labor the next day.

Lroberts1187 · November 2013

Mine was not very comfortable
At all.... And then as this is going on the back of my thigh cramped up! It was very glorious!!! Thick cervix, zero dilation...

patriciasue1216 · November 2013

I'm 36 weeks and my first one was this week. It hurt like woahhhhhh

edeck516 · November 2013

I have had 2 so far, the first one didn't hurt at all, but the second was very painful and I bled after which I didn't like.

ScarlettV · November 2013

patriciasue1216 said:
I'm 36 weeks and my first one was this week. It hurt like woahhhhhh

I'm glad I'm not the only one, mine at 34 weeks hurt like a *****. I'd never had one before and she didn't really warn me. Ugh.

babymonster30 · November 2013

I chose not to have one done at my 36 week appointment but my OB said I will be getting next week. I'm totally excited now...

lp0 · November 2013

I had my first one yesterday and it hurt quite a bit when she put the speculum in but the actual poking around in there checking my cervix didn't hurt at all.

dbucks · November 2013

Mine didn't really hurt, but it also wasn't comfortable. Dr said it hurts more if you tense up, or if you are dilated at all. I tried to relax and am not dilated, so maybe that's why I didn't think it was too bad?

esdime · November 2013

no pain. just uncomfortable.

swirl25 · November 2013

Had my 1st one this week at 35 weeks, and it didn't hurt at all. I was 1 cm and 50% effaced. The only time I remember it hurting (like a bitch too!) was when they checked me the first time when I was in labor with DD.

mkhim · November 2013

dbucks said:
Mine didn't really hurt, but it also wasn't comfortable. Dr said it hurts more if you tense up, or if you are dilated at all. I tried to relax and am not dilated, so maybe that's why I didn't think it was too bad?

I couldn't help but tense up! This guy is putting something in my vagina and it hurts! I'm kind of really scared of labor now though. If I had a hard time with something skinny going in there, how am I going to handle a baby coming out??

MommyEllenSue · November 2013

I had my first one last week at 36 weeks. It didn't hurt but was pretty uncomfortable. I was 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced

August & After · November 2013

I didn't think she would put in the speculum, I thought it would be like the end of a normal annual exam where she just feels around in there.

[Deleted User] · November 2013

I've never had one where I was less than 5 cm dilated so idk if I am a good judge but mine didn't hurt. I was pretty freaked about PTL at the time though so maybe I am not remembering correctly.

ETA: spelling is hard

samiaf · November 2013

You don't have to do cervical checks. I usually only have mine when I'm ready to push. Unless there is some medical reason you don't need to do it. If you want it done then yes they are not uncomfortable unless your having a contraction. And they always want to check during a contraction to see how productive they are.

elevators3 · November 2013

I declined cervical checks at my 36 and 37 week appointments and I plan to continue declining them until I'm in the hospital. You really don't need them at this point. They mean nothing at this point and can mess with your head.

NurseKMM · November 2013

I've had two done, and... Ouch! One was done by my male OB and the other done by a female PA. They both hurt me. Next time I'll try now to tense up. Hopefully it helps.

ScarlettV · November 2013

NurseKMM said:
I've had two done, and... Ouch! One was done by my male OB and the other done by a female PA. They both hurt me. Next time I'll try now to tense up. Hopefully it helps.

I would definitely second this; as advice for those who haven't had it. Especially if they use the speculum. Try not to tense up, it really makes it worse. Just breathe and relax and it won't be nearly as bad.

adawn1981 · November 2013

My doctor is a tiny lady. My cervix check hurt like Hell. Thankfully the pain only lasted a few seconds.

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