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| === Vaginal and Cervical Examination === | | === Vaginal and Cervical Examination === |
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− | By visual; examination of the vagina and cervix using an illuminated speculum, it is possible to detect the preovulation period. | + | By visual; examination of the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vagina]] and [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] using an illuminated speculum, it is possible to detect the preovulation period. |
− | * In dioestrus, the cervix is small, constricted and firm. | + | * In dioestrus, the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] is small, constricted and firm. |
− | * In dioestrus, the cervix and [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vagina]] are pale pink and mucus is scanty and sticky. | + | * In dioestrus, the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] and [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vagina]] are pale pink and mucus is scanty and sticky. |
− | * During oestrus, there is a gradual increase in vascularity of the genital tract and relaxation of the cervix with dilation of the cervical os. | + | * During oestrus, there is a gradual increase in vascularity of the genital tract and relaxation of the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] with dilation of the cervical os. |
− | * Approaching ovulation, the cervix becomes very relaxed and its protrusion can be seen on the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vaginal]] floor. | + | * Approaching ovulation, the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] becomes very relaxed and its protrusion can be seen on the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vaginal]] floor. |
− | ** Cervical folds are oedematous | + | ** [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Cervical]] folds are oedematous |
| * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Vaginal]] folds glisten with clear lubricant mucus. | | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Vaginal]] folds glisten with clear lubricant mucus. |
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