Endometritis

Your Path

  • Endometritis

Etiology

  • Bacterial infection of uterine lining
  • Strep, chlamydia, anaerobes, enteric GNRs

Risk Factors

  • Non-pregnant from ascending STI as part of PID spectrum, post uterine procedure→ d&c, hysteroscopy, or miscarriage
  • Post-partum from bacteria introduced at time delivery vaginally or c-section

Symptoms

  • Lower abd pain
  • F
  • S
  • D/c

Physical Exam Findings

  • Elevated temp
  • Cervical d/c
  • Lower abd/uterine tenderness