Disease of the female reproductive system, characterized by inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries, is called adnexitis. In the form of flow, adnexitis is acute and chronic.
As a rule, the chronic form appears, if the timely therapy in relation to the acute inflammatory process has not been carried out. Chronic adnexitis can be in the stage of remission and relapse, depending on the state of the immune system. When hypothermia, stressful situations and any other factors contributing to a decrease in immunity, the sleeping infection becomes more active, and the inflammation worsens. In its location, chronic adnexitis can be either one-or two-sided.
Symptoms of chronic adnexitis
Chronic adnexitis is a big threat to women's health, as most women suffer from symptoms that are not very pronounced, so they do not rush to get help from a specialist. Nevertheless, while in the stage of remission, chronic adnexitis can have the following symptoms:
- violation of the menstrual cycle - the main symptom of chronic adnexitis;
- slight increase in body temperature;
- purulent discharge;
- disorders in the genitourinary system;
- problems with the gastrointestinal tract, obstructed defecation;
- the most accurate diagnosis of chronic adnexitis is carried out according to echosamples that can be obtained by ultrasound.
Causes of adnexitis
In most cases, chronic one- and two-sided adnexitis is the result of infection into the female genital organs. Microorganisms can be very diverse: from common streptococci to chlamydia , gonococcus, and other malignant bacteria that are transmitted during sexual intercourse,
When diagnosing - chronic adnexitis, you should immediately start treatment. Since this ailment can lead to obstruction of the fallopian tubes or an increase in the likelihood of an ectopic pregnancy. If the inflammatory process lasts long enough, then the ovaries also undergo changes, which can lead to endocrine-neurotic disorders.
Signs of chronic adnexitis are similar in many respects with the symptoms of many other diseases, so you can not definitely be treated independently. It is necessary to turn to a gynecologist for a complete examination and the appointment of adequate therapy.