The infection in the uterus can be caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria and parasites that can be acquired sexually or be due to the imbalance of the woman's genital microbiota, as is the case of infection by Gardnerella spp. and Candida spp., for example.
The treatment of infection in the uterus varies according to the infectious agent, and the gynecologist may recommend that the treatment be done with the use of pills or ointments. It is important that the treatment is also done by the partner, even if there are no symptoms, as this way it is possible to prevent the development of infection and the appearance of complications.
Symptoms of infection in the uterus
Symptoms of infection in the uterus are more frequent in women who have an active sex life, and there may be:
- Constant discharge, with a bad smell, white, yellowish, brown or gray; Vaginal bleeding outside the menstrual period; Pain during sexual intercourse or soon after; Pain in the belly, with pressure sensation; Fever.
Although the symptoms are frequent, not all women with infection in the uterus have all the symptoms and, in addition, there is the possibility of having an infection in the uterus and not having any symptoms, as can happen in cervicitis, which is inflammation in the cervix. Know how to identify the signs and symptoms of changes in the uterus.
How treatment should be
Treatment for infection in the uterus should be done according to the gynecologist's guidance and may vary according to the infectious agent and signs and symptoms presented by the woman. It is recommended that the treatment be done by both the woman and her partner, even if there are no signs or symptoms.
The recommended treatment can be with the use of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antifungal or antiparasitic, which can be in the form of pills, creams or eggs that must be applied directly to the vagina. Learn more about treatment for changes in the uterus.
Main causes
Infection in the uterus can be caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria and parasites, and can be favored by some situations, such as:
- Sexual intercourse with multiple partners; Do not use condoms in all sexual relations; Lack of intimate hygiene; Use of chemicals or synthetics, such as latex; Injuries to the vagina caused by childbirth; Frequent vaginal showers; Use of tight clothes.
Among the main infectious agents related to uterine infections are the HIV and HPV viruses, which are transmitted sexually, fungi of the genus Candida, the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis , which are transmitted sexually, and Gardnerella spp., which is part of the woman's normal genital microbiota, but which is also associated with infections, and the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis .
