Can you have intercourse with endometritis?

Written by Wang Jing Hua
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on May 13, 2025
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If you have endometritis, you should not engage in sexual activity, as it can exacerbate the inflammation, cause it to spread, lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, and even result in serious complications like sepsis or pelvic abscess. This condition can cause symptoms such as high fever and severe pelvic pain. It is important to treat endometritis promptly and avoid sexual activity for the time being. Rest is crucial and overexertion should be avoided. Bacteriological cultures and drug sensitivity tests can be conducted to choose the most effective medication for treatment.

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Can endometritis patients eat shrimp?

When suffering from endometritis, it is okay to eat shrimp. Shrimp are very rich in protein and also contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, which are essential nutrients for the body. Eating shrimp during endometritis can enhance the body's resistance and help with the recovery from endometritis. Additionally, when suffering from endometritis, it is important to pay attention to diet, which should ideally be light, easy to digest, and based on absorption. It is necessary to avoid eating raw, cold, spicy, and irritating foods, as these may exacerbate local congestion in the endometrium and worsen the condition. Therefore, avoid consuming irritating foods, but it is fine to eat an appropriate amount of shrimp.

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How is endometritis diagnosed?

When suspecting endometritis in women, the first step is to inquire about the medical history. Most women exhibit abnormalities in their menstrual cycle, and some only show changes in the amount of menstruation. Ultrasound examination of the reproductive system shows no organic lesions, and the hormone panel is normal. During a gynecological examination, tenderness in the uterine body may be observed. Sometimes, ultrasound examination suggests that the endometrium is thin and uneven. Performing a hysteroscopy, localized hyperemia and edema of the endometrium can be seen, and diagnostic curettage plays a certain role in diagnosis.

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Can you get pregnant with endometritis?

When suffering from endometritis, it is not recommended to become pregnant during this time. It is better to wait until the endometritis is cured before trying to conceive. This is because endometritis can impact pregnancy. During the inflammation, a large number of white blood cells and macrophages appear on the surface of the endometrium, which can affect the vitality of sperm, leading to decreased sperm activity and even dead sperm, thus reducing the chances of pregnancy. Additionally, during endometritis, women may also develop anti-sperm antibodies, which hinder the implantation of the fertilized egg, preventing normal fertility. Therefore, it is advised for women to wait until after the endometritis is cured before trying to conceive.

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Can you have intercourse with endometritis?

If you have endometritis, you should not engage in sexual activity, as it can exacerbate the inflammation, cause it to spread, lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, and even result in serious complications like sepsis or pelvic abscess. This condition can cause symptoms such as high fever and severe pelvic pain. It is important to treat endometritis promptly and avoid sexual activity for the time being. Rest is crucial and overexertion should be avoided. Bacteriological cultures and drug sensitivity tests can be conducted to choose the most effective medication for treatment.

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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.