Retention of urine in a pregnant woman with retroverted uterus is most commonly seen at:
Correct Answer: 12-16 weeks
Description: Retroverted uterus is present in early weeks of pregnancy (in 15% cases).
Outcome of retroverted uterus in pregnancy:
Mostly spontaneous rectification occurs by 10–12 weeks. In rare cases fundus fails to clear the promontory of sacrum and becomes impacted in pelvis at 12-14 weeks and blocks the opening of internal urethral sphincter leading to acute retention of urine (at 12-14 weeks) Management is immediate catheterization.
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Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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