A 30-year-old lady develops retention of urine in the 2nd trimester. The most probable cause is:: (A) Fibroid uterus, (B) Bladder neck obstruction due to ovarian cyst, (C) Obstruction of uterus, (D) Retroverted uterus
Answer is D. Ans. is d, i.e. Retroverted uterusRef Dutta Obs. 7/e, p 311, 312In the question:Both fibroid and retroverted uterus can cause acute retention of urine during early pregnancy.But retroverted uterus will be the more correct option as:-It is common during pregnancyoMost common time of occurrence of urinary retention is second trimester - 12 to 16 weeks.Also Know:Other causes of retention of urine in pregnancy:Early pregnancyDuring puerperiumDue to diminished bladder toneRetroverted uterusImpacted pelvic tumor