What it means
During a pelvic exam, the narrow lower part of the uterus (the isthmus) feels softer than usual, often from about 6 to 8 weeks of pregnancy. It is a probable sign of pregnancy, because other things can cause it too. It is named after Alfred Hegar, a German gynecologist of the late 1800s.
At a glance
| Also written | Hegar's sign, Hegar’s sign |
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Related terms
quickening
The first movements of the fetus that a pregnant person can feel.