In a recent article, Does Abortion Affect Fertility?, we talked about some potential complications of abortion that could physically affect you long-term. One health risk that we didn’t talk about is endometritis. Although antibiotics can treat endometritis, getting prompt treatment is essential.
Let’s review this condition and look at some of the effects it can have on your physical health.
What Is Endometritis?
Endometritis [pronounced “en-doh-muh-TRY-tis”] is an inflammation of the inner lining of your uterus due to infection. It can start suddenly and only last a short time, or it can last a long time.
It is caused by a bacterial infection in your uterus, which can occur after a surgical procedure, childbirth, or STI.
What Are the Symptoms?
The symptoms of endometritis include the following:
- Fever.
- Pelvic pain.
- Vaginal bleeding or discharge.
- Constipation or pain with bowel movements.
- Swelling in your abdomen.
- General unwell feeling.
What Happens If I Don’t Receive Treatment?
Untreated endometritis can lead to more serious infections and complications, including:
- Infertility.
- Pelvic infection.
- Pelvic or uterine abscesses.
- An infection in your blood (Septicemia).
Who’s at Risk for Endometritis?
If you’ve had a medical procedure involving your cervix (which leads to the uterus), you may be at risk. Procedures might include:
- Dilation and curettage (D&C).
- Dilation and evacuation (D&E).
- A C-section.
- Placement of an IUD (intrauterine device).
- An abortion. The Cleveland Clinic states that a medical abortion can also cause an infection.
- Surgery on your uterus or cervix.
How Can Choices Assist Me?
Like the Cleveland Clinic, if you are sexually active, we recommend regularly screening and treating STIs. Untreated STIs often cause endometritis.
Choices screens for gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, and syphilis. Our free and confidential screenings are available when you schedule a urine pregnancy test appointment.
We care about your health and safety. Take the precautions necessary to protect your overall well-being. If you’ve recently had an abortion, come to Choices for a free follow-up exam, or schedule an STI screening.
Please complete the Contact Form online, or call or text us at (423) 892-0803. You have Choices for better health care, so choose us. We’re here for you.
Choices does not perform or refer for abortion.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
Pregnancy Testing
To confirm your pregnancy, start with a no-cost pregnancy test from Choices. We will confidentially provide conclusive results at no cost to you.
STD/STI Services
During your pregnancy test, we also offer limited STD/STI screening. You and your partner receive no-cost treatment if you test positive for gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, or syphilis.
Ultrasounds
If your pregnancy test is positive, complete the confirmation process with a no-cost limited ultrasound. An ultrasound confirms viability, the gestational age, and the location of your pregnancy.
Abortion Pill Reversal
If you’ve taken the first dose of the abortion pill method and regret your decision, it may not be too late to save your pregnancy. There’s a process called Abortion Pill Reversal, but you must act quickly.
Pregnancy Testing
To confirm your pregnancy, start with a no-cost pregnancy test from Choices. We will confidentially provide conclusive results at no cost to you.
STD/STI Services
During your pregnancy test, we also offer limited STD/STI screening. You and your partner receive no-cost treatment if you test positive for gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, or syphilis.
Ultrasounds
If your pregnancy test is positive, complete the confirmation process with a no-cost limited ultrasound. An ultrasound confirms viability, the gestational age, and the location of your pregnancy.
Abortion Pill Reversal
If you’ve taken the first dose of the abortion pill method and regret your decision, it may not be too late to save your pregnancy. There’s a process called Abortion Pill Reversal, but you must act quickly.
