CHRONIC ENDOMETRITIS

Chronic endometritis is an inflammatory condition of the uterus and is characterized by the presence of plasma cells in the endometrium. Thi s disorder may be discovered when an endometrial biopsy is performed t o evaluate hormonal therapy, abnormal vaginal bleeding or other condit ions. If the specific etiology of chronic endometritis (e.g., infectio n with Chlamydia trachomatis or a postpartum state) can be determined, appropriate treatment should be initiated. However, empiric treatment is often required, since the etiology of chronic endometritis frequen tly is unclear. Treatment consists of antimicrobial therapy and hormon al manipulation.