Endometritis is an infection caused by various germs (gonococcus, chlamydia and mycoplasma) that reaches the endometrium or the lining of the uterus. This microbial infection occurs under the effect of germs from the vaginal cavity. High fevers that appear between 24 and 48 hours after childbirth are caused by streptococci. Endometritis is an inflammation that occurs mainly after childbirth, hence its name postpartum endometritis.
Termination of pregnancy is also a cause of endometritis. Apart from these direct factors, other causes such as caesarean section, prolonged rupture of membranes, prolonged labour or repeated vaginal examinations during labour can be the cause of endometritis. Other risk factors include endouterine maneuvers, large hemorrhages or general anesthesia.
Symptoms of endometritis
Endometritis is an infectious condition that manifests itself as fever after childbirth. This fever may be accompanied by other symptoms such as lower abdominal pain and smelly lochia. Women with endometritis also quite often have a large and soft uterus accompanied by hyperleukocytosis.
In some cases, endometritis also manifests itself as metrorrhagia, i.e. bleeding that occurs outside of menstruation. Late signs are also period disorders, smelly dark discolouration or difficulty getting pregnant. Finally, endometritis can manifest itself in an acute or chronic form, in which case the pathology is manifested by pelvic inflammation accompanied by pain.
Recommended homeopathic treatments
As a preventive measure, it is recommended to opt for Pyrofium 7 CH during pregnancy as this remedy acts as an antibiotic to better fight infection. To relieve a uterus that is painful when pressed, it is better to administer a dose of Belladona 15 CH per day, until the general condition of the affected person improves significantly.
Hepar sulfuris calcareum 30 CH is also very effective in treating endometritis. This remedy makes it possible to treat the infection and inflammation of the uterine lining while limiting the risk of recurrence. The dosage to be followed is then 1 dose per week for three months. In the absence of significant improvement, it is strongly recommended to repeat the treatment. Finally, to reduce the intensity of the pain felt, it is advisable to take 5 granules of Platina 9 CH until the discomfort experienced disappears.
When to see a doctor?
Medical consultation is necessary as soon as symptoms such as pain, discharge or fever appear. Indeed, if left untreated, the inflammation can spread to the peritoneum and pelvis. The disease contracted at the time was pelviperitonitis, which manifested itself as a high fever of 39°C with vaginal dead ends that were painful to the touch.
