Re: Chadwick's Sign not a big Deal to My Infertility Doctor
From: jwang,MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 20:04:32 -0500 (CDT)
The cervix has many varible appearences. It can look blue even when not
pregnant. It usually doesn't turn blue that early. If you are
concerned, check a pregnancy test if you miss your period.
At Mon, 31 Jul 2000, Kat wrote:
>
>On Friday, I went to the doctor for to discuss my infertility treatment.
>In January, I had a myomectomy and had to wait for the operation to heal
>before "trying" again. During my appointment, I had a pelvic exam and a
>pap smear. During the exam, the doctor said that I had Chadwick's Sign,
>that my cervix appeared to have a blue hue, etc. and was in perfect
>position to do a pap because of it's location.
>My heart about dropped because my husband and I have been trying to get
>pregnant for 8 years now with various infertility treatments, etc. I
>have a daughter from a previous marriage and when I was just pregnant
>with her, the doctor said the same thing about my cervix having a blue
>tinge. Even though the doctor said this to me during the exam, he
>didn't order any tests or do anything special. He just said come in on
>day three of my next cycle to begin using the Fertinex shots. Of
>course, I'm being treated by military doctors so that might explain why
>he wasn't as caring, whatever.
>My question is: Can you have Chadwick's Sign and not be pregnant? My
>husband and I had intercourse at 10 and 6 days prior to the appointment
>ovulation was within that time as well. I've done an at home pregnancy
>test, but so far, it's a no, although my breasts are very full. I'm not
>due to get my period until August 8th, so if I am pregnant, I'm not very
>pregnant yet. Would Chadwick's Sign show up that quickly? Also, I've
>been feeling crampy since we had intercourse the second time, could I be
>pregnant and then just lose a pregnancy with a regular period?
>Thank you for your response
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.>
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