Endometritis

Treatment:

More complicated cases (those occurring after childbirth or those involving more widespread or well-established infection) may require inpatient care (hospitalization). Intravenous antibiotics are used and usually followed with a course of oral antibiotics. Rest and hydration are important adjuncts to therapy. Regardless of outpatient or inpatient care, the concurrent treatment of sexual partner(s), when appropriate, and the use of condoms throughout the course of treatment is essential.

Expectations (prognosis):

Most cases of endometritis resolve with adequate antibiotic therapy. Untreated endometritis can progress to more serious infection and result in complications with pelvic organs, reproduction, and general health.

Complications:

• pelvic peritonitis (generalized pelvic infection)
• pelvic or uterine abscess formation
• septicemia
• septic shock
• infertility

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of endometritis occur (particularly if within several days after childbirth, abortion, or IUD insertion).