Typically, most cases of postpartum endometritis are diagnosed within 10 days of giving birth. However, some cases can take up to 6 weeks to fully develop.
What are the signs of endometritis?
Symptoms may include:
- Swelling of the abdomen.
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge.
- Discomfort with bowel movement (including constipation)
- Fever.
- General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling.
- Pain in lower abdomen or pelvic region (uterine pain)
Can you get an infection 3 weeks after giving birth?
Endometritis. Endometritis is an infection you can get up to six weeks after giving birth, and affects the lining of your womb, which becomes swollen and inflamed. The womb infection is caused by bacteria getting into your womb during the process of giving birth.
