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Infection Of The Uterine Lining
Infection Of The Uterine Lining (Overview)
An infection of the uterine lining is called endometritis. If the infection involves the uterine wall it is call endomyometritis.
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What are the symptoms associated with an infection of the uterine lining after childbirth?
Uterine tenderness: Uterine tenderness is one of the most common symptoms. Obs use the term "tenderness" or "tender" to refer to discomfort or pain in the uterus, typically when pushing gently on the uterus. There can also be signs like a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, fever, etc. In cases of postpartum endometritis. ...Read more
Infection Of The Uterine Lining (Overview)
An infection of the uterine lining is called endometritis. If the infection involves the uterine wall it is call endomyometritis.
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What are the tests for infection of the uterine lining?
Blood tests/biopsy: First with be a history and physical exam and then possibly blood tests. Also, a biopsy of the uterine lining may be needed. ...Read more
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What is the treatment for infection of the uterine lining after childbirth?
Depends: If there is tissue remaining in the uterus a dilation and curettage may be needed. Other than that the mainstay to treatment would be antibiotics of course. The type and route of antibiotics would depend upon specifics of the situation. ...Read more
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I took Monistat 1 (tioconazole) 5 days ago and there's still cream from it lining my vaginal walls. Is this normal? Can I get rid of this since infection is now gone
It's gone : Monistat cream from 15 days ago would be long gone. If you are still seeing stuff then you either still have yeast, BV or another infection. ...Read more
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What are the tests for infection of the uterine lining?
Blood tests/biopsy: First with be a history and physical exam and then possibly blood tests. Also, a biopsy of the uterine lining may be needed. ...Read more
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What is the definition or description of: infection of the uterine lining?
Endometritis: An infection of the uterine lining is called endometritis. If the infection involves the uterine wall it is call endomyometritis. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms associated with an infection of the uterine lining after childbirth?
Uterine tenderness: Uterine tenderness is one of the most common symptoms. Obs use the term "tenderness" or "tender" to refer to discomfort or pain in the uterus, typically when pushing gently on the uterus. There can also be signs like a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, fever, etc. In cases of postpartum endometritis. ...Read more
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What is the treatment for infection of the uterine lining after childbirth?
Depends: If there is tissue remaining in the uterus a dilation and curettage may be needed. Other than that the mainstay to treatment would be antibiotics of course. The type and route of antibiotics would depend upon specifics of the situation. ...Read more
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It is not h pylori. I was tested for that. What other infection of the lining could there be?
See answer: I assume you're asking about stomach lining. Due to acidity very few things can thrive in stomach acid. How were you tested? Not enough info. A consult maybe helpful so more info can be provided including symptoms. ...Read more
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Doctor told me I have infection of lining of my stomach. He said it's not Helibactoplyori (H.plyri). What could this be?
Yes: You're really have to ask your doctor for specific diagnosis and treatment I can't even guess what he would be talking about ...Read more
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I have an infection of the lining of my stomach. It is NOT an H-ployri infection.
What type of infection could it be? Also, how long will it last.
More info needed: Did you have an endoscopy with biopsies showing an infection? If not, what are your symptoms? Feel free to consult us. ...Read more
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I took Monistat 1 (tioconazole) 5 days ago and there's still cream from it lining my vaginal walls. Is this normal? Can I get rid of this since infection is now gone
It's gone : Monistat cream from 15 days ago would be long gone. If you are still seeing stuff then you either still have yeast, BV or another infection. ...Read more
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Went to the Dr. Office and found out I have an infection of the lining of my stomach. (Not h ployri) Any ideas of the type? I have lots of tenderness.
Usually: It is caused by a bacterium, helicobacter pylori, usually treated with a combination of medications, which you should already be on. ...Read more
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Can augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) cause parotitis? Shall I stop taking them? 3 more tablets left — prescribed for bacterial infection of uteral lining
No: Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) cannot cause parotitis. Finish your prescription. ...Read more
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Is there anything I can do to increase the thickness of my uterine lining and to increase my chance of a successful IUI?
Yes: Follow the treatment recommendations of your fertility specialist. Do nothing more or less. ...Read more
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How do I know that my uterine lining is receptive to implantation? Are there any symptomp when it's rejecting the fertilized egg?
No way: The uterus becomes receptive to implantation for a few days which is mostly controlled by hormones that come from the ovary. Unfortunately, it is impossible to tell based on these symptoms whether an embryo implants or not. ...Read more
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Progestin is used to thin out uterine lining. But I passed 1 inch thick piece of lining after over dosing myself with progestin for 3 weeks. Why?
Does both: Progestins can thin the endometrium but they also will cause sloughing of a secretory endometrium, it depends on the specific situation and timing. Btw it's not really possible to 'overdose' on progestins, good news! ...Read more
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How to prevent uterine lining from thickening on bhrt. And once it thickens from too much estrogen can I make it thin out by decreasing my estrogen?
key is progesterone: The key is to supplement with additional natural progesterone. ...Read more
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I was wondering does the uterine lining really build up overtime?
Tissue layer: The inner lining of the uterus builds up under the influence of estrogens from the ovaries during the first half of the menstrual cycles, and under the influence of progesterone released from the ovary after ovulation transforms into a tissue layer suited to nurture a fertilized egg. If there is no pregnancy, this inner lining is shed during the menstrual period. ...Read more
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I'm trying to conceive but have been told my uterine lining is thin. Is there anything I can do to thicken it up?
Thin Endometrium: This is one of the most difficult problems wee see. Often it is not something that can be corrected. Viagara suppositories, trental, vitamin e, acupuncture and herbal medicine have all been tried with very unpredictable results. If all attempts to address this fail, you may resort to working with a gestational carrier. ...Read more
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Is a polyp usually detected with a hysterescopy & removed with D&C. Mine wasn't, only seen when I had hysterectomy for thickened uterine lining.
Yes: A polyp should be seen with hysteroscopy, D&C alone may result in incomplete removal of the polyp, unless hysteroscopy is done after the D&C to make sure that the polyp was removed. ...Read more
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Can I opt NOT to get the D&C in combo with a hysteroscopy/polypectomy and just have the two without a d&c as I don't want my uterine lining scrape?
Confirm with doctor: The surgical plan will depend on why the doctor is doing the surgery in the first place. It you have a simple polyp then a D and C is usually not done. If the doctor feels that tissue sampling is needed for whatever medical problem you have prompting the surgery then a D and C may be warranted. Each surgery must be individualized. ...Read more
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I understand that during your period, the uterine lining sheds. I check every month and noticed this month it didn't come out. What could that mean?
Lining of the uterus: When a woman has a regular period the lining of the uterus always sheds, whether her normal periods are light and short or long and heavy. Some women see just blood with their period, others see what looks like tissue or blood clots. Either way, if it is a normal period for her, she shed the lining of the uterus. Bleeding that is abnormal may not be shedding the lining. ...Read more
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If I had a uterine infection (not std), would I have symptoms? If so, what?
Many symptoms: Perhaps the most common symptoms from a uterine infection would be pain, bleeding and abnormal discharge. However, some uterine infections can be asymptomatic. That is why it is critical for women to have routine obgyn examinations. ...Read more
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Is 1.2cm uterine lining too big?
Usually: The endometrial thickness is considered normal when up to 8 or 10 mm thick. 1.2 cm would be 12mm and would represent some degree of endometrial hyperplasia. ...Read more
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What causes a thin uterine lining?
Thin lining: At certain times of your cycle the lining is thin — immediately after your period. Estrogen thickens/ grows the uterine lining. A low amount of estrogen production will result in a thin lining. The most common thing that causes a thin lining in young women is hormonal contraceptives (pills, depo, mirena, (levonorgestrel) NuvaRing). Here, it is normal and not an indication of any problem. ...Read more
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What causes you to pass uterine lining?
Menstruation: During the monthly menstrual cycle, the uterine lining is typically shed/passed. ...Read more
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Could the uterine lining really build up overtime?
Yes: If estrogen is unopposed by progesterone, not ovulating, not on progestin medication, this can be a problem ...Read more
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How can I improve the uterine lining if this is too thin?
Thanks for asking!: Uterine lining is dependent on adequate amounts of estrogen and progesterone. If your hormone secretion is normal and well-balanced then the uterine lining should be normal. ...Read more
Infection (Definition)
Infections are invasions of some other organism (fungus, bacteria, parasite) or viruses into places where they do not belong. For instance, we have normal gut bacteria that live within us without causing problems; however, when those penetrate the bowel wall and enter the bloodstream, ...Read more
Uterus (Definition)
The uterus is a muscular organ in a woman's pelvis where the the fertilized egg attaches ...Read more