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Re: PREGNANCY: Is there a difference between braxton hicks and uterus irritability? From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net) Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:30:42 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG: "Re: GYNECOLOGIC: post hysterectomy" Previous message: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG: "Re: CONTRACEPTION: Skipping a week of pills..Seasonique, Seasonale" In reply to: Callie: "PREGNANCY: Is there a difference between braxton hicks and uterus irritability?" Callie Braxton Hicks are contractions that look like contractions, act like contractions, but are irregular in their presentation (timing, placement, length) and do not invoke cervical change. Uterine irritability is more a low grade cramping that shows on the monitor, and often the patient does not feel them. On the monitor, it looks like little minor waves, short and of low amplitude...Dr. von Almen At Tue, 29 Jan 2008, Callie wrote: > >Just curious if there was a difference. Can having a vaginal exam >during pregnancy especially if there are preterm symptoms can lead to >contractions/irritabilty/braxton hicks? If there is a difference between >braxton hicks and uterine irritability how can a one can tell the >difference. > >Thanks -- 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. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response. William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La. Next message: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG: "Re: GYNECOLOGIC: post hysterectomy" Previous message: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG: "Re: CONTRACEPTION: Skipping a week of pills..Seasonique, Seasonale" In reply to: Callie: "PREGNANCY: Is there a difference between braxton hicks and uterus irritability?"

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