UNIVERSITY OF SAINT ANTHONY

(Dr. Santiago G. Ortega Memorial)

Iriga City

HEALTH CARE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

I. INTRODUCTION
Postpartum endometritis is an infection that occurs after a woman has
given birth. The infection develops in the uterine lining (endometrium) or the
upper genital canal.
Bacteria are responsible for the postpartum infection. Bacteria may be
present in your body before to birth or may enter during childbirth. The
germs usually enter the body through the lower vaginal or gastrointestinal
system. During childbirth, these germs penetrate the endometrial cavity,
causing infection.
Most cases of postpartum endometritis are discovered within ten days
following delivery. Some cases, on the other hand, can take up to six weeks
to fully develop. Postpartum endometritis can be caused by bacteria of any
kind. However, group B streptococci and staphylococcus are the most
common culprits (staph).
The most common symptom of postpartum endometritis is a fever that
occurs up to 72 hours after giving birth. The following are some more
indicators of a postpartum infection: Soreness, tenderness, or swelling of the
belly or abdomen, Chills, Pain while urinating or during sex,  Abnormal vaginal
discharge that has a bad smell or blood in it, A general feeling of discomfort or
unwellness and Headache.
 UNIVERSITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
(Dr. Santiago G. Ortega Memorial)
Iriga City

HEALTH CARE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Reference

 https://www.uptodate.com/contents/postpartum-endometritis
 https://www.webmd.com/parenting/what-is-postpartum-
endometritis#1