Genital infection: What is salpingitis?

Genital infection: What is salpingitis?
Extract from the article: Salpingitis is an inflammation of the fallopian tubes caused by infection. In some cases, only one tube is affected. It is best to consult a doctor as soon as symptoms appear: this infection is benign as long as it is treated quickly.

Salpingitis is an inflammation of the fallopian tubes caused by infection. In some cases, only one tube is affected. It is best to consult a doctor as soon as symptoms appear: this infection is benign as long as it is treated quickly.

The main signs of Salpingitis are: « pelvic pain, which is often intense and can radiate to the thighs and lower back, pain during sexual intercourse, fever and blood loss outside the period. PID also manifests itself as copious vaginal discharge, often yellowish and foul-smelling, bloating, nausea and constipation », says Dr Dédé Benedicta Améwoui, Obstetrician-Gynaecologist and Head of the Group Medical clinic in Lomé. These symptoms are not necessarily present and their intensity can vary from one woman to another: consult a doctor if you have the slightest doubt. Intensity may vary from one woman to another: consult a doctor if in doubt.

Causes and treatment

Salpingitis is a bacterial genital infection. Dr Dédé Benedicta Améwoui, Obstetrician Gynaecologist, shows that « in many cases, it is due to an STI (sexually transmitted infection), contracted during unprotected sexual intercourse. Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the main bacteria responsible.It is very important to consult a doctor, particularly a gynaecologist ». If left untreated, this infection of the fallopian tubes can become chronic and eventually lead to infertility, stresses Dr Dédé Benedicta Améwoui.

William O.

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Salpingitis is an inflammation of the fallopian tubes caused by infection. In some cases, only one tube is affected. It is best to consult a doctor as soon as symptoms appear: this infection is benign as long as it is treated quickly.

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