Acute salpingo-oophoritis is agynecological disease affecting uterine tubes and ovaries. In the event that there is no rational timely treatment, chronization of the pathological process may occur, which in the future can lead to infertility of the woman.
Inflammatory processes in the female organs arethe most common diseases in the world. Gynecology of any country faces many cases of their occurrence each year. For example, the main reason for the development of acute salpingo-oophoritis is infection. And pathogenic microflora can be both nonspecific (streptococci, staphylococcus), and specific (chlamydia). Infection can penetrate from the lower parts of the reproductive system (uterus), and from the abdominal cavity (for example, with the development of appendicitis).
Symptomatology
This disease has a number of symptoms.Today, thanks to the development of technology, you can personally see how various gynecological diseases manifest themselves. Photos with clear signs of salpingo-oophoritis at the same time will not be found. The main symptoms of this disease are pain sensations, which can be localized in both iliac regions, and in one of them. In addition, there are clear signs of intoxication (fever to 39 ºC, worsening of well-being, fast fatigue, etc.). In the event that this gynecological disease is not treated, the pathological process that began in the fallopian tubes also affects the ovaries. This leads to the formation of the so-called salpingo-ovarian tumor. Later, in the fallopian tubes, spikes begin to form. This prevents the passage of the egg, resulting in a woman developing infertility. Often there are parts of the fallopian tube bordered by spikes. They gradually accumulate water. In this case, they speak of the development of hydrosalpinx. If infection occurs in such a limited space, pus accumulates over time and a pyosalpinx is formed.
Treatment
This gynecological disease followsbegin to treat at the earliest possible time. This is due to the fact that it tends to be chronic. The basis for the treatment of acute salpingo-oophoritis is antibacterial therapy. Initially, they are prescribed broad-spectrum drugs (cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, semisynthetic penicillins). After it has been established, as a result of the penetration of a pathogenic microorganism, this gynecological disease developed, antibiotics are selected taking into account the sensitivity of the detected infection to them. It is also often necessary to use proteolytic enzymes. They are necessary in order to prevent the appearance of adhesions. In the event that they are not used, it can lead to infertility even when the pathogenic microorganism is completely removed from the fallopian tubes and ovaries. Only full and rational treatment can prevent the development of complications.
