Inflammation of the ovaries, also known as ‘ovaritis’ or ‘ovarite’, occurs when an external agent such as bacteria and viruses begin to multiply in the area of the ovaries. In some cases, autoimmune diseases, such as lupus or even endometriosis, can also cause inflammation of the ovary, leading to the onset of certain symptoms, the main being:
As a result of this inflammation, the alteration of the menstrual cycle occurs and the irregularity of the formation of the hormones that occur there.
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- Because these symptoms are common to other diseases such as endometriosis.
- Inflammation of the tubes.
- And are often confused with inflammation of the uterus.
- It is important to consult the gynecologist to identify the correct cause and initiate the most appropriate treatment.
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Inflammation of the ovary has three different main causes, so it is classified as autoimmune inflammation, chronic because it repeats over and over again, and acute inflammation, which can have a bacterial or viral cause. Thus, the three main causes of inflammation of the ovary are:
Laboratory tests and images such as blood count, blood sedimentation, ultrasound or x-ray are performed for the diagnosis of inflammation of the ovary and differentiation of its classification. These tests are also used to rule out possibilities such as ectopic pregnancy, which is a disease with almost the same symptoms. Understand how an ectopic pregnancy occurs and how to identify it.
Treatment of inflammation of the ovaries, regardless of the classification of the three classifications, is usually performed with the use of antibiotics such as amoxicillin or azithromycin and anti-inflammatory as dexamethasone or prednisolone, prescribed by the gynecologist, for approximately 8 to 14 days.
Other medications, such as acetaminophen and metoclopramide, may also be prescribed if the person has pain or nausea.
However, if the person has already been treated and the inflammation has returned, or if the tubes are also inflamed, hospitalization may be necessary to use medicines injected directly into the vein. In more severe cases, your doctor may also recommend surgery to treat the problem, which may include removal of your ovaries.