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Which of the following statements is true regarding the Chadwick sign in pregnancy?
Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Chadwick sign in pregnancy?

A.

A bluish or purplish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and labia

B.

Softening of the cervix and thickening of the lower uterine segment

C.

Softening of the lower uterine segment and palpable pulsation

D.

Enlargement and darkening of the nipples and areolae

Correct option is A

Explanation: The correct answer is a bluish or purplish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and labia, known as Chadwick sign.
Information Booster:
· Occurs due to increased pelvic blood flow and vascular congestion.
· Seen around 6–8 weeks of gestation.
· Considered a probable sign of pregnancy.
· Along with Goodell’s and Hegar’s signs.
Additional Knowledge: (b) Softening of cervix = Goodell’s sign. (c) Softening of lower uterine segment = Hegar’s sign. (d) Breast and areola changes = Montgomery’s tubercles/areolar pigmentation.

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