Patient's question:
Last year, I had an episode of it. At that time, after checking at the hospital, I was prescribed medication, which quickly controlled the condition both internally and orally. However, recently, I've started feeling uncomfortable again. Please ask: What effects does endometritis have?Doctor's answer:
The causes of endometritis include:1. Chronic endometritis without obvious triggers, with pathogens often originating from the vagina and cervix.
2. Minimal placental remnants after abortion or poor healing of the placental attachment site are often causes of chronic endometritis.
3. Long-standing tubo-ovarian abscess or severe cervicitis can lead to chronic endometritis.
4. IUDs can cause chronic endometritis.
5. Submucosal uterine fibroids or mucosal polyps can also lead to chronic endometritis.
Additionally, poor personal hygiene, sexual intercourse during menstruation, and sexual contact with a partner who has a sexually transmitted infection can increase the risk of this condition. Elderly women, due to increased estrogen levels, elevated vaginal acidity, and increased cervical mucus plugs, are prone to recurrent atrophic vaginitis, which may further progress to endometritis.