Video - Endometritis

Endometritis refers to inflammation of the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus. It is usually caused by normal flora of the genital tract if the endometrium is breached, but can also be caused by sexually transmitted infections, such as Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections.

Common symptoms are fever, pain in the pelvis or lower abdomen, abnormal vaginal discharge, and painful sexual intercourse. Procedures which can lacerate the endometrium such as childbirth, abortion, surgery on the uterus or other pelvic organs, and insertion of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD), all increase a chance of having endometritis.