Re: uterine infection

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At Tue, 28 Mar 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote: >
>At Tue, 28 Mar 2000, anonymous wrote:
>>
>>What causes a uterine infection? Would it have anything to do with a
>>laparoscopy and D and C? I had these to remove an ovarian ectopic
>>pregnancy about 3 weeks ago. Is a uterine infection a common occurence
>>after these procedures? I'm also concerned on the effects that it might
>>have on my fertility.
>
>Uterine infections can be caused by a number of things. Any surgical
>procedure has the potential to cause an infection-it is a risk that
>accompanies any surgery. The D&C also dilate the cervix making it
>easier for bacteria to migrate from the vagina to the uterus-bacteria
>that normally reside in the vagina, can cause an infection in the
>uterus.
>As long as the infection is treated appropriately, there should be no
>concern regarding future fertility. Severe uterine infections can
>result in a repeat D&C and IV antibiotics. Milder ones can be treated
>with oral antiboitics.
>
>--
>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>Missoula, Montana
>

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