Patient's question:
Abdominal bloating and pain, relieved after applying cold compress, went to the hospital for examination, the doctor diagnosed endometritis. I would like to ask what are the causes of endometritis?Doctor's answer:
The causes of endometritis can be quite complex. The main cause is the downward transmission of gynecological inflammation, such as vaginitis, cervicitis, etc. The second is intrauterine surgical procedures, such as induced abortion, etc.1) Downward transmission of inflammation. For example, gynecological inflammation such as vaginitis, cervicitis, and cervical erosion that is not treated promptly can allow bacteria to descend along the vagina and cervix or ascend along the fallopian tubes, as well as reach the endometrium through the lymphatic system, leading to endometrial sepsis.
2) Intrauterine surgical procedures. Such as induced abortion, labor, or the insertion of an intrauterine device, can all lead to the transmission of pathogens to the endometrium or cause bacterial invasion, resulting in endometritis.
3) Inflammation within the uterine cavity. Such as endometrial polyps, submucosal uterine fibroids, chronic uterine bleeding, or endometrial cancer, that are not treated promptly and effectively.