When Does Endometritis Occur?

When does postpartum endometritis occur? Postpartum endometritis can occur any time up to six weeks after a baby has been born. It is most common between the second and tenth day after the delivery.

How does endometritis happen?

Endometritis is caused by an infection in the uterus. It can be due to chlamydia, gonorrhea, tuberculosis, or a mix of normal vaginal bacteria. It is more likely to occur after miscarriage or childbirth. It is also more common after a long labor or C-section.

How common is endometritis?

Epidemiology. Puerperal endometritis is the most common postpartum infection.[4] In patients without risk factors, following normal spontaneous vaginal delivery, there is an incidence of 1% to 2%. Risk factors, however, can increase this rate to a 5% to 6% risk of infection following vaginal delivery.