Bacterial infection on fallopian tubes?

Question:

Hello Ladies...i am 19 years old and just had a D and C done because of irregular/heavy periods. During the D and C my doctor found endocervical polyps as well as a bacterial infection on my fallopian tubes. I was wondering how I could have gotten the bacterial infection because i am not sexually active...nor have i ever been? Could it be caused by my extremely heavy periods and using a tampon ((my periods would last from 14-18 days...and i used tampons everyday!))? And becasue she fould endocervical polyps am i now prone to polyps in the future? thanks for the help...i also had a laparoscopy and that is how they detected the bacterial infection! how long will the pain from a d and c last and is it normal for my stomach to feel hard and bloated?? even 5 days later? i had it done last friday...

Answers:
The bacterial infection of your fallopian tubes can have many contributing factors. Yes, Tampon use can in some cases cause a beacterial infeaction and given that you have never been sexually active is probably the most logical cause.

Tampons hold moisture in a very damp and dark environment which is a prime breeding ground for bacteria which can travel to the fallopian tubes and uterus. FOr that reason - it is best to use them minimally and alternate with sanitary pads. Never leave them in for prolonged periods of time or overnight.

As far as polyps - while quite common they rarely become "big" trouble. However they do cause concern in that you will need to be vigilant about yearly checkups to make sure they dont grow back at the cervical os (opening) and cause issues with allowing bacteria etc to enter the uterus. Having them removed was prudent and in all cases does not mean reoccurence. This os one of those "wait and see" type areas that you will address as any issues arise.

Most likely the laparoscopy is the culprit for your continued symptoms. In that procedure air is actially introduced into the abdominal cavity to that structures can be readily viewed. Some of this air gets trapped at the end of the procedure and cquses that bloated stiff feeling in your abdomin ---it can take up to 10 days sometimes for that air to dissipate.

HANG IN THERE! Hope you are feeling better soon!

Bacterial infection on fallopian tubes?

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