Pregnancy Effects on Vulva and Vagina
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What is the reason for the bluish discoloration of the vagina during pregnancy?

  • Formation of operculum
  • Increased vaginal discharge (Leukorrhea)
  • Increased blood supply (Shadwick’s sign) (correct)
  • Hormonal changes
  • What is the consistency of the cervix after conception?

  • Becomes softer
  • Becomes harder
  • Remains unchanged
  • Feels more like an ear lobe (correct)
  • What happens to the weight of the uterus during pregnancy?

  • Remains unchanged
  • Decreases due to hormonal changes
  • Increases from 50 grams to 1000 grams at term (correct)
  • Increases slightly
  • What is the shape of the uterus at 16th week of pregnancy?

    <p>Pyriform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the increase in size of the uterus during pregnancy?

    <p>Hyperplasia &amp; hypertrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the increased vaginal discharge (Leukorrhea) during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased blood supply to the vagina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consistency of the cervix after conception?

    <p>Softer than before conception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the nonpregnant uterus?

    <p>Inverted pear shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the increase in weight of the uterus during pregnancy?

    <p>Influence of hormonal changes during pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage does the uterus become globular and about the size of an orange?

    <p>8th week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consistency of the cervix after conception?

    <p>It feels more like an ear lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the increase in weight of the uterus during pregnancy?

    <p>Hyperplasia &amp; hypertrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the bluish discoloration of the vagina during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased blood supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the nonpregnant uterus?

    <p>Inverted pear shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size of the uterus at 8th week of pregnancy?

    <p>Globular and the size of a grapefruit</p> Signup and view all the answers

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