When does endometritis occur?

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The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor I Le Thi Phuong - Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.

Endometriosis and inflammation in the uterus, causing severe abdominal pain, pain during sex and is a big risk of infertility.

1. What is endometritis?

Endometriosis is a disease not strange to women of childbearing age.
Inside the uterus is a soft, spongy lining called the endometrium. This area is ready to receive fertilized eggs and nurture them to develop into fetuses. If an egg is not released, the endometrial tissue is destroyed and expelled, forming the menstrual cycle.
General symptoms of endometritis are usually:
Severe abdominal pain before and during menstruation, pain in the lower abdomen, pain during sex. Patients often feel fatigue, pain in the urinary tract Diarrhea, constipation, vomiting... In many cases, patients are also accompanied by allergic manifestations, frequent infections in the private area. Vaginal discharge with pus, fever. If not treated properly or untreated, the disease can progress to the chronic stage. At that time, the main common manifestations are lower abdominal pain, uterine bleeding, menstrual disorders.

2. When does endometritis occur?

Endometritis is usually caused by an infection or sexually transmitted disease such as:
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Chlamydia and gonorrhea. Tuberculosis Staphylococci, streptococci,... Endometritis often occurs after some interventional procedures in the uterine cavity that are not sterile such as:
Abortion, curettage, biopsy, ring placement, removal of the uterus. ring. Hysteroscopy Postpartum endometritis: After delivery or cesarean section, there is a residual placenta, fluid loss, or surgical instruments that are not sterile, premature rupture of membranes, and prolonged labor. follow the vaginal route,...
In addition, there are reasons why women do not clean their private areas or have unsafe sex

3. Complications of endometritis

Chronic endometritis is a low-grade infection and most women will not have any symptoms or symptoms may be misdiagnosed. However, endometritis, if not properly treated, can cause dangerous complications:
Inflammation: Inflammation: Myositis, pelvic inflammatory disease, Septicemia, Uterine adhesions, Fallopian tube blockage, Amenorrhea, End consequences In the end, it can be infertility because sperm cannot meet the egg to fertilize, the fertilized egg cannot return to the uterus for implantation, the uterus is not guaranteed for egg implantation. Endometriosis, which causes lower abdominal pain, pain during sex and is a major risk factor for infertility. To answer the question "Is endometritis curable", the answer is: Yes. As soon as you notice the signs of endometritis, you should go to reputable medical facilities for timely examination and treatment, to avoid dangerous complications.

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