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What is At how many weeks of gestation can Hegar's sign be elicited? and explain in detail?
Hegar's sign refers to widening and softening of of the body or isthmus of the uterus. It usually occurs at 6-8 weeks of gestation. Softening and dilatation at the external os is caused by estrogen and progesterone. Chadwick's sign: It refers to bluish discoloration of cervix caused by congestion of pelvic vasculature. It is a presumptive sign of pregnancy. Jacquemier's sign: It refers to congested appearance of vaginal mucosa. Osiander's sign: It refers to increased pulsations felt in the lateral fornices at 8 weeks of gestation. Goodell's sign: It refers to softening of the cervix. Palmer's sign: refers to intermittent contractions of the uterus. Ref: Bernstein H.B., VanBuren G. (2013). Chapter 6. Normal Pregnancy and Prenatal Care. In A.H. DeCherney, L. Nathan, N. Laufer, A.S. Roman (Eds),CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology, 11e. Manual Of Obstretics, 3/e By Daftary page 54