Uterine infection

The uterine infection happens due to the development of bacteria inside the uterus, generating symptoms such as fever above 38ºC, vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain.

Uterine infection should be treated as soon as possible to avoid serious complications, such as generalized infection, and therefore, the woman should consult the gynecologist whenever she has any change in menstruation or bleeds outside the menstrual period.

Symptoms of uterine infection

Symptoms of uterine infection can include:

Fever above 38ºC and chills; Vaginal bleeding out of menstruation; Foul-smelling or pus-like discharge; Abdominal pain without apparent cause; Pain during intimate contact.

In some cases, uterine infection may not cause symptoms, but is only diagnosed when a woman develops endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or Asherman's syndrome.

Find out other signs of uterine infection at: Symptoms of infection in the uterus.

What causes uterine infection

The most common causes of uterine infection are:

After cesarean section, due to the presence of scars in the uterus After normal delivery, due to the presence of remains of the placenta inside the uterus.

However, uterine infection can also be caused by sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Treatment for uterine infection

Treatment for uterine infection should be guided by a gynecologist and is usually done in a hospital setting with the use of antibiotics, such as Ampicillin, Gentamicin or Penicillin for about 7 days.