Probably all the girls heard from their mothers that they should protect their appendages: do not sit on the cold, do not allow the legs to freeze, and, of course, wear the jacket more authentic. But this is not all causes of inflammation of the appendages in women.
Inflammation of the appendages of the uterus or, in a different way, adnexitis is a disease of the female genitalia, accompanied by an inflammatory process in the fallopian tubes, ovaries and supporting ligaments. The consequences of this disease are very serious for women's health and at times increase the risk of complications, they can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy and even removal of the fallopian tubes. Therefore, you need to know the symptoms, the causes of inflammation of the appendages and get timely treatment.
Causes of inflammation of the appendages
The main causes of inflammation include:
- Sexually transmitted infections, such as: chlamydia , trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, mycoplasmosis, candidiasis and others;
- nervous overstrain, reduced immunity, chronic diseases (diabetes, HIV and others) can become a trigger;
- mechanical causes - this includes injuries during childbirth, abortion, the presence of an intrauterine device, a large number of sexual partners and unprotected sex;
- do not forget about the rules of personal hygiene.
Treatment of inflammation largely depends on the cause that caused it. But in the general case, in the beginning, it is necessary to influence the infection with antibacterial drugs, if the disease is caused to it, then to eliminate the inflammation,
If the treatment is not fully completed, the inflammation may recur or develop into a chronic process, which may need to be treated surgically. But in any case, do not engage in self-medication, the doctor will pick you the most effective method, considering all the features of the disease in your case.
Not only honor, but also appendages need to be protected from youth, so it should be remembered that inflammation of the uterine appendages has numerous causes.