Patient's question:
Female, 58 years old. I went through menopause two years ago, but recently I've been experiencing intense itching in the external genitalia and around the vaginal opening, and the discharge also has a strong odor. Please ask: How is endometritis best treated?Doctor's answer:
The main treatment method is to remove the cause: If it is due to residual placenta or fetal membrane, the focus can be removed through curettage; If it is caused by endometrial polyps or submucosal fibroids, the polyps and fibroids should be surgically removed; If it is due to an intrauterine device (IUD), it should be removed promptly; In elderly patients with recurrent chronic endometritis, a diagnostic (D&C) should be performed, and the cervical os should be dilated to ensure smooth drainage. During treatment, oral antibiotics should be taken concurrently to prevent reinfection. Endometritis is a gynecological disease that is prone to occur. During medication, women need to pay attention to self-care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients pay close attention to maintaining clean external genitalia and changing underwear frequently. Finally, we wish female patients a speedy recovery!