Causes of endometritis

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on September 13, 2024
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Endometritis can be divided into tuberculous endometritis and non-tuberculous endometritis, with the latter being more common in clinical settings. Non-tuberculous endometritis is often caused by various pathogenic infections. It commonly occurs during menstruation, after a miscarriage, or during childbirth due to bacterial infections. For instance, inadequate sterilization during surgery, sexual activity during menstruation, and the retention of placenta or membranes after childbirth can all facilitate ascending infections.

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Can endometritis be treated with injections?

Endometritis, as the name suggests, is the inflammation of the endometrium caused by pathogens, so it is necessary to use sensitive antibiotics for treatment. Endometritis generally manifests as purulent vaginal discharge, or an increase in purulent bloody discharge, tenderness in the uterine body, accompanied by increased temperature or slight fever. For endometritis, choosing a vaginal secretion smear or bacterial culture and drug sensitivity test, and using the corresponding sensitive antibiotics for infusion therapy, results in better outcomes, to avoid the progression to chronic pelvic inflammatory disease.

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Does endometritis belong to the pelvic cavity?

Endometritis is an inflammation that occurs in the endometrium, inside the uterine cavity. The uterus is an internal organ located in the pelvic cavity. Thus, this inflammation occurs within the pelvis. If a patient is diagnosed with endometritis, it is advised that they undergo anti-inflammatory treatment. Moreover, if there is a suspicion of an issue with the endometrium, it is recommended that such patients first undergo a type-B ultrasonic examination. If inflammatory symptoms are indeed present, consider performing a segmented diagnostic curettage of the endometrium. If an issue is identified, then anti-inflammatory treatment might be necessary.

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How long does it take for endometritis to heal?

Endometritis is a common gynecological infection in clinical settings, mainly caused by ascending bacterial infection due to weakened immunity. To determine if there is endometritis, it is necessary to examine the cervical secretions. Additionally, patient's daily symptoms such as abdominal pain, increased vaginal discharge, and blood-tinged discharge can also help in the diagnosis. Treatment involves the use of appropriate antibiotics, generally curing the condition within one to two weeks. Sexual activities should be suspended during treatment. Furthermore, after completing a course of treatment, a follow-up visit to the hospital is required to check the effectiveness of the medication. (Please follow medical advice when using medication.)

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Does endometritis hurt?

When suffering from endometritis, women experience abdominal pain. Endometritis is a common gynecological inflammation in women clinically, and its typical manifestations include abnormal vaginal discharge, which may contain blood and sometimes have an unusual odor, itching of the vulva, lower abdominal pain, backache, and feelings of heaviness. Some may also experience fever and chills. It is necessary to treat endometritis promptly, using antibiotics or by dilating the cervical opening to drain inflammatory pus from the endometrium, which helps in quickly alleviating the symptoms.

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Causes of endometritis

Endometritis can be divided into tuberculous endometritis and non-tuberculous endometritis, with the latter being more common in clinical settings. Non-tuberculous endometritis is often caused by various pathogenic infections. It commonly occurs during menstruation, after a miscarriage, or during childbirth due to bacterial infections. For instance, inadequate sterilization during surgery, sexual activity during menstruation, and the retention of placenta or membranes after childbirth can all facilitate ascending infections.