Hegar's sign
Hegar's sign
Hegar's sign (/ˈheɪɡɑːr/; from the German Hegar, named after the German gynecologist Ernst Ludwig Alfred Hegar) is a medical sign used primarily in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology to indicate pregnancy. It is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy, typically manifesting between the 6th to 12th weeks of gestation.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as hay-gahr's sign.
Etymology
The sign is named after Ernst Ludwig Alfred Hegar, a German gynecologist who first described it in the late 19th century.
Definition
Hegar's sign is defined as the softening and compressibility of the lower segment of the uterus, which is a clinical sign of pregnancy. It is detected during a pelvic examination by a healthcare provider.
Related Terms
- Goodell's sign: Another early sign of pregnancy, characterized by the softening of the cervix.
- Chadwick's sign: A sign of pregnancy involving a change in color of the vagina or cervix.
- Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.
- Obstetrics and Gynecology: The medical specialty that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (obstetrics) and the health of the female reproductive systems (gynecology).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hegar's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Hegar's sign
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