This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Cause(s) of retention of urine in reproductive age group : 
Select and explain. 
A. Cervical fibroid, B. Retroveed gravid uterus, C. Severe UTI, D. All
D: All
Answer: D: All 
Explanation: Ans. is a, b, and c i.e. Cervical fibroid; Retroveed Gravid uterus; and Severe UTI Impoant gynaecological causes of acute retention : Acute retention Other symptoms Diagnosis Retention Primary amenorrhea Hematccaiposcopy Retention Secondary amenorrhea Retroveed gravid uterus Retention Menorrhagia Uterine leiomyoma (cervical fibroid) Retention No menstrual upset Ovarian or broad ligament tumor Retention Irregular bleeding Threatened aboion from a retroveed gravid uterus or pelvic haematocoele or pelvic abscess Besides the above causes gives an exhaustive list of other causes of urinary retention-in which urethritis causing spasm of voluntary external urethral sphincter and acute urinary retention is given.