Uterus infection symptoms and treatment

Details of uterus

The uterus is an unpaired hollow organ belonging to the female internal sex organs . It has a predominantly muscular wall and is placed in a small pelvis. It is the body of the flattened pear. The "punch" of this pear is pointing upwards and is tilted slightly forward, while the "pommel" along with the narrower part points down and is connected to the scabbard.

The uterus undergoes major changes during a woman's life. In women who have not been born, it is about 7-8 cm long, in women who have already given birth 8-10 cm. The weight varies between 30-100 g. The uterus has three parts. We write about them because each part can be affected by inflammation.

The first part is the cervix (cervix uteri, its inflammation is cervicitis), the throat is about 3 cm long and its outermost part protrudes into the vagina (vagina) and is called cervix (portio vaginalis).

The second part - the body of the uterus (corpus uteri), has the shape of a triangle, which in its lower corner passes into the cervix. It is adjacent to the bladder at the front, with the bowel loops at the back.

The upper body arches and forms the bottom of the uterus (fundus uteri).
These three parts together create a uterine cavity that is "repaid" in a non-pregnant woman and looks like a slit on the incision. The uterine wall has three layers - the outer layer consists of the peritoneum (the peritoneum called the perimetrium on the uterus), the muscle (myometrium) and the mucosa (the endometrium).

Description of uterine inflammation

Inflammation of the uterus is a medical concept that is too broad . We have already described the womb and know that it has three parts, just as its wall has three layers. Therefore, we briefly analyze each inflammation separately, even though the individual inflammations often overlap.

Most often, the infection penetrates two ways. Ascending Path , where, due to reduced defenses, hormonal disorder or poor hygiene, bacteria from the external genitalia penetrate the vagina into the uterus. A descending path is possible in other pelvic inflammation, for example in appendicitis.

Other possible pathways are blood and lymphatic enlargement, where the infection comes from another body in the body (such as an inflamed tooth).

Throat inflammation (cervicitis)

It is caused by various microorganisms  - staphylococci, streptococci, enterococci and E. coli. These bacteria can endanger the uterus after birth, abortion or sexual manipulation.

Inflammation of the mucosa of the uterus (endometritis)

It can be induced after childbirth or abortion, as retained tissue and blood clots are a good breeding ground for microorganisms. Microorganisms are mostly transferred from the already inflamed throat. Another way of entering the infection is inflammation of the pressure sores and around the dead tissue that occurs when using the IUD .

Inflammation of uterine muscle (myometritis)

It follows the inflammation of the mucosa after abortion and usually spreads further to the outer layer of the uterine wall - the peritoneum. The peritoneum itself may be infected and inflamed ( perimetritis ) from within or outside the inflammation of another neighboring organ.

Risk factors of inflammation of the dura

There are many risk factors associated with uterine inflammation. Most of them can be influenced by the woman. Risk factors include frequent alternation of sexual partners - promiscuity .

Furthermore, insufficient sexual hygiene , both for women and for their partner. The infection may occur during bleeding (even during menstrual periods) because bleeding alkalizes the vagina (making it less acidic) and thus facilitates the transition of bacteria from the external genitals to the vagina and further into the uterus.

However, the infection can also be transmitted from  another part of the body by blood (hematogenous) or lymphatic pathways. Therefore, if you have gynecological problems and other infectious lesions in your body (another inflammation, such as a tooth), please inform your gynecologist.

The risk of uterine inflammation also increases when inappropriate hygiene aids, some soaps and foams are used.

As with all illnesses, the risk of inflammation increases with reduced immunity. As can be seen, the inflammation can go from one part to the other and there is a risk that the inflammation will reach the ovaries as the time goes on.

Prevention of uterine inflammation

To prevent inflammation of the uterus and inflammation of the internal female organs, sufficient personal hygiene is mentioned, not only in the woman but also in her sexual partner. Hygiene should be carried out with special gynecological soaps to avoid unnecessary disturbance of the inside of the vagina, thus preventing the penetration of bacteria from the external genitalia.

Condom use is also beneficial because many infectious agents can be introduced into the vagina along with the penis during sexual intercourse. The condom then forms not only a barrier for sperm but also for microorganisms. It should also be borne in mind that while the microorganisms are not visible, they are all around us, and the infection does not have to be transmitted only to the penis or fingers of your partner (or yours), but also to other subjects.

Symptoms and signs of uterine infaction

In uterine inflammation, we find that women report pain in the lower abdomen and in the lumbar region, which is rather permanent . There are temperatures, chills and dizziness.

Another symptom is poor bleeding or spotting outside the menstrual cycle.
In more severe cases, mucous to purulent odorous discharge (fluorine) is encountered .

Patients report pain or discomfort when urinating or defecating.

If inflammation is chronic, only prolonged menstrual bleeding or irregular out-of-cycle bleeding can be observed . Therefore, it is very important to have a comprehensive overview of when menstrual bleeding should begin and when it usually ends. Any deviations without obvious causes (strong stress or great exertion) may indicate inflammation of the female internal organs, but even worse, the tumor.

Treatment of uterine infection

Inflammations of the uterus are treated with antibiotic- specific bacteria.
The type of bacteria is determined from the collected swab , the gynecologist takes the collection by a sterile cotton swab . The smear is revaccinated on the breeding ground and bacteria, which will then be tested for resistance to various types of antibiotics. As with all other diseases, if inflammation is caught in time, treatment is relatively easy, light and cheap. Antibiotics and local treatment are prescribed.

Local treatment takes the form of suppositories or various ointments or rinses. However, when neglecting or ignoring symptoms, treatment is much more complicated.

Since the infection can spread freely from the uterus to both the fallopian tubes and the vagina, there is a great risk that the inflammation will reach such an intensity that the antibiotic treatment will be short. In this case, the operating solution is accessed  . Surgery is performed with an emphasis on uterine conservation and at least one ovary.

How can I help myself

Gynecologist visits are the easiest to help with uterine inflammation . When relieving symptoms, it is recommended to relax and rest, it is also possible to take different kinds of painkillers.

Complications of uterine inflammation

The main complication is the difficult diagnosis of uterine inflammation due to inflammation of surrounding structures, although it is true that the initial steps are the same, whatever it is.

Inflammation of the uterus should be distinguished from inflammation of the urinary bladder (cystitis), appendicitis (appendicitis), uterine suspension apparatus (parametrritis), ovarian inflammation and ovarian inflammation.

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Another complication is the possibility of rapid transmission of inflammation to surrounding structures, not only to those belonging to the genital organs. The generalized inflammation can then spread through the blood or lymphatic pathways to different parts of the body (the microorganisms get into the blood or lymph vessels, which then "carry" them all over the body).

Other names: metritis, colpitis, uteritis, metritis, endometritis, endometritis, myometritis, myometritis, perimetritis, perimetritis, adnexitis, adnexitis, cervicitis, cervicitis, inflammation of the cervix, inflammation of the cervix