Endometritis menstrual symptoms

Written by Hou Jie
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on January 23, 2025
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Endometritis occurring during menstruation can result in increased menstrual flow and extended periods. The most common clinical symptoms of endometritis include lower abdominal pain and increased vaginal discharge. The abdominal pain is often persistent and worsens with activity or after intercourse. In severe cases, it may also be accompanied by fever, chills, headache, loss of appetite, and fatigue. If accompanied by peritonitis, symptoms related to the digestive system such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distension, and diarrhea may occur. If there is an associated urinary tract infection, symptoms can include urinary urgency, frequency, and pain. If symptoms of bladder irritation occur, there may be difficulty in urination and frequent urination, and the bladder muscle may also have pain. If a mass is located behind the uterus, it can cause rectal irritation symptoms, leading to diarrhea, a sense of urgency to defecate, and difficulty in urination.

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Is it easy to get pregnant with endometritis?

If it is confirmed that there is localized inflammation of the endometrium, under normal circumstances, it will still have some impact on pregnancy. After confirming endometritis, it is necessary to actively conduct examinations and symptomatic treatment. If it causes changes in the menstrual cycle, or persistent lower abdominal pain, accompanied by an increase in vaginal secretions, it is necessary to timely use broad-spectrum antibiotics for symptomatic treatment. It is also necessary to use some local suppositories inside the vagina for combined treatment to alleviate the symptoms effectively. Generally, it is better to start actively preparing for pregnancy after the recovery from endometritis.

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How long does endometritis bleed?

Women experience bleeding due to inflammation of the endometrium, mainly when inflammation occurs, the endometrium becomes congested, edematous, more fragile, and less stable. There is infiltration of inflammatory cells in the endometrium, which may also lead to abnormalities in coagulation function. The extent of lesions varies from person to person, leading to differences in the duration and amount of bleeding. For example, some women may only experience changes in the amount of menstruation, such as increased menstrual flow or prolonged periods lasting over eight days, typically without any bleeding. Others may experience irregular vaginal bleeding, where there is constant, light spotting.

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Endometritis menstrual symptoms

Endometritis occurring during menstruation can result in increased menstrual flow and extended periods. The most common clinical symptoms of endometritis include lower abdominal pain and increased vaginal discharge. The abdominal pain is often persistent and worsens with activity or after intercourse. In severe cases, it may also be accompanied by fever, chills, headache, loss of appetite, and fatigue. If accompanied by peritonitis, symptoms related to the digestive system such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distension, and diarrhea may occur. If there is an associated urinary tract infection, symptoms can include urinary urgency, frequency, and pain. If symptoms of bladder irritation occur, there may be difficulty in urination and frequent urination, and the bladder muscle may also have pain. If a mass is located behind the uterus, it can cause rectal irritation symptoms, leading to diarrhea, a sense of urgency to defecate, and difficulty in urination.

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What tests are done to diagnose endometritis?

Endometritis is generally definitively diagnosed by undergoing a diagnostic curettage at the hospital, where material is scraped and then sent for pathological examination to confirm the presence of endometritis. Clinically, the diagnosis of endometritis is mostly based on a combination of clinical symptoms and gynecological ultrasound examination. Patients with endometritis typically experience abdominal pain during menstruation, lower abdominal pain, and an unusual odor during their period. At such times, anti-inflammatory medication can be administered symptomatically. Most pelvic cases are considered to be anaerobic bacterial infections, thus medications targeting anaerobic bacteria can be used for symptomatic treatment. Therefore, while the definitive diagnosis of endometritis is established through diagnostic curettage, this procedure is invasive, and in most clinical cases, it is not performed. If endometritis is initially suspected, it is generally assessed through gynecological internal examination, ultrasound, and the patient's clinical manifestations and symptoms, followed by symptomatic treatment.

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Is endometritis prone to recurrence?

Endometritis is prone to recurrence. The occurrence of endometritis is mainly due to a decrease in women's resistance, allowing some bacteria to ascend from the reproductive tract and cause inflammation in the uterine cavity. If the inflammation is not completely cured during the acute phase, or if it turns into chronic cervicitis, and local hygiene is not maintained, along with frequent presence of infection sources, it can easily cause repeated occurrences. It is crucial to actively treat endometritis, especially during the acute phase, where sufficient medication must be administered to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment. In cases of chronic endometritis, emphasis should be placed on treatment with traditional Chinese medicine.