How to Treat Endometritis

Endometritis, an irritation or inflammation of the uterus lining, can be caused by common vaginal bacteria or from infections such as gonorrhea, chlamydia or tuberculosis. Possible complications of endometritis include infertility, septicemia, septic shock, pelvic peritonitis and uterine or pelvic abscess development. Symptoms of the condition include pelvic pain, fever, discomfort from bowel movements, unusual vaginal bleeding, discharge or distention. Testing for endometritis can be done by endometrial biopsy, laparoscopy, testing the sedimentation rate and white count or taking cultures from the cervix.

Instructions

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  Take antibiotics prescribed by your physician.

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  Check into the hospital to have antibiotics administered intravenously. This is typically followed by oral antibiotics.

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  Drink at least eight glasses of water each day and rest. It is important to stay hydrated when treating endometritis.

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  Require your sexual partner to use a condom when having intercourse during the treatment phase for endometritis.

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  Treat your sexual partner for any sexually transmitted diseases or infections if necessary. Your sexual partner should see his doctor and determine if he has any sexually transmitted diseases or infection that needs treatment.