endometritis
Inflamed womb lining
Endometritis is inflammation of the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus.
It typically results from bacterial infection, often following childbirth, miscarriage, or surgical procedures.
Symptoms include pelvic pain, fever, and abnormal vaginal discharge.
She developed postpartum endometritis and needed antibiotics.
Surgical childbirth method
- prolonged laborChildbirth exceeding normal duration
- puerperal feverPost-childbirth uterine infection
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
- postdeliveryAfter something arrives
Elevated body temperature
- chillsShivering spells from illness
- pelvic painDiscomfort between hips
- purulent dischargePus from infection
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
antibiotics · leukocytosis · pyrexia · hospitalization · abscess · peritonitis · tachycardia · malaise
Uterine opening to vagina
- uterine cavityHollow inside the womb
- fundusOrgan's innermost portion
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- implantationEmbedding into tissue
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- chlamydiaBacterial venereal infection
- gonorrheaSexually transmitted bacterial disease
- mycoplasmaCell-wall-free bacterium
- tuberculosisMycobacterial lung disease
streptococcus · E. coli · anaerobes · PID · sexually transmitted · culture · PCR · pathogen
Antibody-producing immune cells
- infertilityInability to reproduce
- subfertilityDiminished reproductive capacity
- hysteroscopyInternal uterine visual exam
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
Disease study through tissue
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- hysteroscopyInternal uterine visual exam
- pelvic examInternal reproductive organ inspection
- speculumMedical opening device
cultures · blood tests · CT scan · MRI · laparoscopy · differential diagnosis · imaging
cesarean section
Surgical childbirth method
- prolonged laborChildbirth exceeding normal duration
- puerperal feverPost-childbirth uterine infection
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
fever
Elevated body temperature
- chillsShivering spells from illness
- pelvic painDiscomfort between hips
- purulent dischargePus from infection
sepsis · antibiotics · leukocytosis · pyrexia · hospitalization · abscess · peritonitis · tachycardia · malaise · emergency
cervix
Uterine opening to vagina
- uterine cavityHollow inside the womb
- fundusOrgan's innermost portion
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
implantation · curettage · hysterectomy · intrauterine · dysmenorrhea
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- chlamydiaBacterial venereal infection
- gonorrheaSexually transmitted bacterial disease
- mycoplasmaCell-wall-free bacterium
tuberculosis · streptococcus · E. coli · anaerobes · PID · sexually transmitted · culture · PCR · pathogen · antibiotic resistance
plasma cells
Antibody-producing immune cells
- infertilityInability to reproduce
- subfertilityDiminished reproductive capacity
- hysteroscopyInternal uterine visual exam
histopathology
Disease study through tissue
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- hysteroscopyInternal uterine visual exam
- pelvic examInternal reproductive organ inspection
speculum · cultures · blood tests · CT scan · MRI · laparoscopy · differential diagnosis · imaging