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Can an obgyn tell if your pregnant by looking at you cervix?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Sometimes: The cervix has a blueish color when women are pregnant. This is called chadwick's sign.

Dr Yaklic agreed

Answered 7/6/2012

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