To prevent endometritis (uterine inflammation), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Sexual intercourse
- Promiscuity (frequently changing sexual partners).
- Sexual practices
- Excessive intimate hygiene
Disease-related risk factors
- Sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea (gonorrhea), HIV infection and AIDS, syphilis (lues), ulcus molle (soft chancre).
Other risk factors
- Intrauterine device (“IUD”)
- Abdominal hypothermia
