Infection in the uterus is a disease in the woman's reproductive system caused by the presence of microorganisms, such as viruses or bacteria, that reach the cervix or the inner part of the uterus.
Usually affects sexually active women, which can cause symptoms, such as:
- Constant odor of white, yellowish, brown or gray color;
- Vaginal bleeding outside the menstrual period;
- Pain during intercourse or soon after;
- Pain in the belly, with pressure sensation;
However, not all women with infection in the uterus present all the symptoms and, in addition, there is the possibility of having an infection in the uterus and presenting no symptoms, as can happen in cervicitis, which is inflammation in the cervix. uterus. Read more in: Signs of changes in the uterus.
Generally, inflammation in the uterus is not serious, however, it can spread to other regions, such as ovaries and fallopian tubes, which can lead to the development of pelvic inflammatory disease.
Causes of infection in uterus
The infection in the uterus can be caused by several reasons, such as:
- Sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV;
- HPV virus infection;
- Intimate contact with multiple sexual partners;
- Do not use a condom at all sexual intercourse;
- Lack of intimate hygiene;
- Use of chemicals or synthetics, such as latex;
- Vaginal lesions caused by labor;
- Frequent vaginal showers;
- Frequent vaginal infections;
- Use of tight clothing.
In addition, people with weaker immune systems, such as patients with diabetes or HIV, are more likely to develop infections. Here's how to prevent recurrent genital infections in diabetes.
Treatment for infection in the uterus
Treatment for uterine infection should be guided by your gynecologist and is usually done with antibiotics, antivirals or even anti-inflammatories such as Gynopac, Gynotran or Gyno-iruxol, for example.
Treatment should be done by the patient and her partner and can be done by taking pills or by applying cream or egg directly into the vagina.
In addition, in some cases, cauterization may be necessary, and it is essential to use condoms in all relationships to avoid recontamination. Read more about treatment in: Treatment for inflammation in the uterus.
Read too:
- Inflammation in uterus
- Wound in uterus
- How to treat the wound in the uterus
