Endometritis

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• Endometritis is a condition where the inner tissue lining (endometrium) of your uterus (womb) becomes inflamed (swollen). The womb is found in the lower part of your abdomen (stomach) where babies grow and develop. This condition commonly occurs after giving birth, but may also occur in women who have not been pregnant. This condition may go away with treatment or become chronic (long-term or recurrent) and damage your female organs. Female organs allow the body to become pregnant and have babies.
  
  
• You may need blood and urine tests, a vaginal discharge culture, and tissue biopsy or hysteroscopy. Imaging tests such as a computed tomography (CT) scan may also be needed to learn more about your condition. Treatment includes antibiotic medicines and procedures to remove the cause of your infection. Treatments may cure the swelling in the lining of your womb. Treatment may also prevent further damage to your uterus and other female organs.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Take your medicine as directed:

Call your primary healthcare provider if you think your medicine is not working as expected. Tell him if you are allergic to any medicine. Keep a current list of the medicines, vitamins, and herbs you take. Include the amounts, and when, how, and why you take them. Take the list or the pill bottles to follow-up visits. Carry your medicine list with you in case of an emergency. Throw away old medicine lists.

• Antibiotics: This medicine is given to fight or prevent an infection caused by bacteria. Always take your antibiotics exactly as ordered by your primary healthcare provider. Do not stop taking your medicine unless directed by your primary healthcare provider. Never save antibiotics or take leftover antibiotics that were given to you for another illness.
  
  

Follow-up visit information:

You may need blood tests or other testing done after your treatment. Testing may be done to be sure your infection and swelling has gone away. Keep all appointments. Write down any questions you may have. This way you will remember to ask these questions during your next visit.

CONTACT A CAREGIVER IF:

• You have a fever.
  
  
• Your symptoms come back after treatment.
  
  
• You have questions or concerns about your condition, treatment, or care.

SEEK CARE IMMEDIATELY IF:

• You feel lightheaded or you have fainted (passed out).
  
  
• You have vaginal bleeding that is not menstrual (period) bleeding.
  
  
• Your symptoms become worse, even after starting treatment with medicine.

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The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.

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