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| name = Endometritis | |||
| image = [[File:Endometritis_-_2_-_cropped_-_very_high_mag.jpg|alt=Micrograph of endometritis]] | |||
| caption = Micrograph of endometritis | |||
| field = [[Gynecology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Fever]], [[abdominal pain]], [[abnormal vaginal bleeding]] | |||
| complications = [[Infertility]], [[pelvic inflammatory disease]] | |||
| onset = Usually within 2-10 days after childbirth or miscarriage | |||
| duration = Varies, can be acute or chronic | |||
| causes = [[Bacterial infection]] | |||
| risks = [[Cesarean section]], [[prolonged labor]], [[multiple vaginal examinations]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Pelvic examination]], [[ultrasound]], [[endometrial biopsy]] | |||
| differential = [[Endometriosis]], [[pelvic inflammatory disease]], [[retained products of conception]] | |||
| treatment = [[Antibiotics]] | |||
| medication = [[Clindamycin]], [[gentamicin]], [[ampicillin]] | |||
| frequency = Common in postpartum women | |||
}} | |||
'''Endometritis''' is an inflammation or irritation of the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. It is often caused by infections, including sexually transmitted diseases, or after childbirth or a miscarriage. | '''Endometritis''' is an inflammation or irritation of the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. It is often caused by infections, including sexually transmitted diseases, or after childbirth or a miscarriage. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Endometritis is usually caused by an infection. The most common types of bacteria that cause endometritis are [[Chlamydia]] and [[Gonorrhea]], which are sexually transmitted infections. Other causes can include non-sexually transmitted infections, such as [[Bacterial Vaginosis]], or procedures that involve entering the uterus, such as childbirth, miscarriage, or abortion. | Endometritis is usually caused by an infection. The most common types of bacteria that cause endometritis are [[Chlamydia]] and [[Gonorrhea]], which are sexually transmitted infections. Other causes can include non-sexually transmitted infections, such as [[Bacterial Vaginosis]], or procedures that involve entering the uterus, such as childbirth, miscarriage, or abortion. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
Symptoms of endometritis can vary, but often include [[fever]], [[abdominal pain]], abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge, and pain during intercourse or during a pelvic exam. If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to see a healthcare provider. | Symptoms of endometritis can vary, but often include [[fever]], [[abdominal pain]], abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge, and pain during intercourse or during a pelvic exam. If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to see a healthcare provider. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
To diagnose endometritis, a healthcare provider will usually take a medical history and perform a physical exam, including a pelvic exam. They may also order tests, such as a [[pelvic ultrasound]] or tests to check for sexually transmitted infections. | To diagnose endometritis, a healthcare provider will usually take a medical history and perform a physical exam, including a pelvic exam. They may also order tests, such as a [[pelvic ultrasound]] or tests to check for sexually transmitted infections. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for endometritis usually involves antibiotics to treat the infection. In some cases, hospitalization may be required. If left untreated, endometritis can lead to serious complications, including [[infertility]], [[ectopic pregnancy]], and [[pelvic inflammatory disease]]. | Treatment for endometritis usually involves antibiotics to treat the infection. In some cases, hospitalization may be required. If left untreated, endometritis can lead to serious complications, including [[infertility]], [[ectopic pregnancy]], and [[pelvic inflammatory disease]]. | ||
==Prevention== | ==Prevention== | ||
Preventing endometritis involves reducing your risk of sexually transmitted infections and seeking prompt treatment for any infections. Regular gynecological exams can also help detect and treat endometritis early. | Preventing endometritis involves reducing your risk of sexually transmitted infections and seeking prompt treatment for any infections. Regular gynecological exams can also help detect and treat endometritis early. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Pelvic inflammatory disease]] | * [[Pelvic inflammatory disease]] | ||
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* [[Infertility]] | * [[Infertility]] | ||
* [[Ectopic pregnancy]] | * [[Ectopic pregnancy]] | ||
[[Category:Women's Health]] | [[Category:Women's Health]] | ||
[[Category:Infections]] | [[Category:Infections]] | ||
[[Category:Gynecology]] | [[Category:Gynecology]] | ||
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Fever, abdominal pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding |
| Complications | Infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease |
| Onset | Usually within 2-10 days after childbirth or miscarriage |
| Duration | Varies, can be acute or chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Bacterial infection |
| Risks | Cesarean section, prolonged labor, multiple vaginal examinations |
| Diagnosis | Pelvic examination, ultrasound, endometrial biopsy |
| Differential diagnosis | Endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, retained products of conception |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Antibiotics |
| Medication | Clindamycin, gentamicin, ampicillin |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common in postpartum women |
| Deaths | N/A |
Endometritis is an inflammation or irritation of the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. It is often caused by infections, including sexually transmitted diseases, or after childbirth or a miscarriage.
Causes[edit]
Endometritis is usually caused by an infection. The most common types of bacteria that cause endometritis are Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, which are sexually transmitted infections. Other causes can include non-sexually transmitted infections, such as Bacterial Vaginosis, or procedures that involve entering the uterus, such as childbirth, miscarriage, or abortion.
Symptoms[edit]
Symptoms of endometritis can vary, but often include fever, abdominal pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge, and pain during intercourse or during a pelvic exam. If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to see a healthcare provider.
Diagnosis[edit]
To diagnose endometritis, a healthcare provider will usually take a medical history and perform a physical exam, including a pelvic exam. They may also order tests, such as a pelvic ultrasound or tests to check for sexually transmitted infections.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for endometritis usually involves antibiotics to treat the infection. In some cases, hospitalization may be required. If left untreated, endometritis can lead to serious complications, including infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Prevention[edit]
Preventing endometritis involves reducing your risk of sexually transmitted infections and seeking prompt treatment for any infections. Regular gynecological exams can also help detect and treat endometritis early.
