Uterine infection is caused by the development of bacteria inside the uterus, leading to symptoms such as fever greater than 38 degrees Celsius, vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain.
Uterine infection should be treated as soon as possible to avoid serious complications, such as a widespread infection, so a woman should consult the gynecologist whenever she has a change in menstruation or bleeding outside the menstrual period.
Symptoms of a uterine infection may include
In some cases, uterine infection may not cause symptoms, but it is only diagnosed when a woman develops endometriosis, inflammatory pelvic disease or Asherman syndrome.
Discover other signs of uterine infection in: Symptoms of uterine infection.
The most common causes of uterine infection are
However, uterine infection can also be caused by sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Treatment of uterine infection should be guided by a gynecologist and usually performed in a hospital setting with the use of antibiotics, such as ampicillin, gentamicin or penicillin for approximately 7 days.