Endometritis, not to be confused with endometriosis, is a condition in which the uterine lining (endometrium) becomes inflamed. Sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause endometritis, but the irritation is also common in women who have recently given birth or experienced a miscarriage. Fever, stomach and pelvic pain, a distended abdomen and a malodorous vaginal discharge are all symptoms associated with endometritis. Medications and rest are among the treatment methods for endometritis.
Step 1
Schedule an appointment with your gynecologist if you show symptoms that are consistent with endometritis. She will perform a pelvic exam and may take some cultures to determine if you have any other infections present that can be treated at the same time as the endometritis.
Step 2
Take a full course of antibiotics that are designed to clear up infections as well as reduce inflammation. Drugs that are commonly prescribed for endometritis include gentamicin and cephalosporins. Vaginal suppository creams or gels may also be prescribed to reduce irritation.
Step 3
Have your sexual partner treated with antibiotic drugs if you have tested positive for any type of sexually transmitted disease or infection. If your partner is not treated, you could pass the infection back and forth and prolong your recovery from endometritis.
Step 4
Rest as much as you can to allow your body to heal. Endometritis can cause a feeling of general malaise in addition to targeted pain. Take a few days off from your normal routine to aid your recovery.
Step 5
Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water, especially if you have a fever as part of your symptoms.
Step 6
Abstain from sexual intercourse while painful symptoms remain, or if you are treated with vaginal suppository drugs. Once your pain has subsided, use condoms while you are finishing oral antibiotics to avoid re-infection.
Step 7
Contact your doctor if you are not feeling significantly better within 48 hours of beginning antibiotic treatment. Some severe cases of endometritis may require hospitalization and intravenous drug treatment.
