Red degeneration of fibroid occurs most commonly in:: (A) 3rd trimester, (B) 2nd trimester, (C) 1 st trimester, (D) Postpaum
Answer is B. Red degeneration of fibroid : Most commonly in Second Trimester . Occurs when the fibroid overgrows its own blood supply. The middle of the fibroid becomes red and soft- a process known as Red degeneration - causing pain and possibly fever. Management of a fibroid with red degeneration in pregnancy is conservative. 'Never Operate' a fibroid in pregnancy since it can cause a lot of bleeding.