Is endometritis very serious?
May 11, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
If not treated promptly, bacteria may spread to the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and pelvic cavity, causing serious complications such as salpingitis, oophoritis, and pelvic inflammatory disease. In severe cases, this can even lead to infertility or pelvic peritonitis. However, if the infection is mild—limited only to part of the cervix or involving minimal inflammation—and endometritis is diagnosed and treated in time, the condition will not be severe.
Generally, the severity of endometritis depends on the condition's progression. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Severe
If endometritis is caused by intrauterine infections due to bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc., and is not treated promptly, the infection may spread to the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and pelvic cavity, leading to serious complications such as salpingitis, oophoritis, and pelvic inflammatory disease. In severe cases, it may even result in infertility or pelvic peritonitis. Moreover, pathogenic infections can worsen the condition, making treatment more difficult and prone to recurrence.
2. Not severe
When the infection is mild and limited only to part of the cervix or involves slight inflammation, symptoms may include mild lower abdominal pain or discomfort, and fertility and menstrual cycles might remain unaffected. If diagnosed and treated promptly, worsening symptoms and disease progression can be avoided, and the risk of complications reduced.
It should be noted that even mild endometritis requires timely treatment to prevent symptom aggravation and complications. Without prompt treatment, endometritis may lead to serious consequences such as tubal obstruction and infertility. Therefore, any suspected symptoms of endometritis should be evaluated by a healthcare provider as early as possible.
