Red degeneration in uterine fibroid is most common in:
1.Secound trimester
2.Third trimester
3.Puerperium
4.First timester
sol:
Read for yourself what Dutta Obs. 6th /ed p 309 has to say —
“Red degeneration; It predominantly occurs in a large fibroid during the second half of pregnancy or puerperium.”
From the above statement answer could be second trimester, third trimester or puerperium.
“Red degeneration; manifests typically about midpregnancy when the leiomyoma suddenly become acutely painful, enlarged and tender.” — Jeffcoate 7th/ed p 502
This clears the doubts and confirms our answer, i.e. red degeneration is most common during second trimester (mid pregnancy).
Friends you should also keep in mind the following important points regarding-Fibroids and pregnancy.
Most fibroids do not increase in size during pregnancy.
Only 5% females with fibroid have degeneration during pregnancy.