What is the difference between uterine effusion and pelvic effusion?

Both uterine effusion and pelvic effusion belong to the scope of gynecological diseases, but in fact there are still big differences between the two. Patients and friends must pay attention to the difference. So what is the difference between uterine effusion and pelvic effusion? How to diagnose?

Intrauterine effusion and pelvic effusion are two different concepts. First of all, the two locations are different. Intrauterine effusion is formed when endometritis is accompanied by cervical canal obstruction, so that the inflammatory secretions in the uterine cavity cannot flow out or the drainage is not smooth. Pelvic effusion is the fluid accumulated in the rectouterine pit at the lowest point of the abdominal cavity. It can be divided into physiological and pathological. Physiological ones generally need treatment, while pathological ones are generally caused by pelvic inflammation.

For the diagnosis of intrauterine effusion and pelvic effusion, it is generally recommended that patients go to a local regular hospital for a B-ultrasound examination. The price is low, and the cost of the examination is generally 1/10 of that of a CT scan and 1/30 of that of an MRI. This is more affordable for most working-class people. Therefore, "B-ultrasound" is often used for health examinations.

The diagnosis of pelvic effusion can also be achieved by observing symptoms. The main symptoms of patients with pelvic effusion are lumbosacral pain or lower abdominal pain (bilateral or unilateral), lower abdominal distension and pain, low back pain, lower abdominal prolapse, etc., or due to long-term standing, overwork, sexual intercourse, or premenstrual aggravation, severe cases affect work. Or there may be increased leucorrhea, menstrual disorders, heavy menstrual blood, dysmenorrhea, sexual discomfort; fallopian tube obstruction, infertility, etc. Over time, there may be physical weakness, great mental stress, and often combined with neurasthenia.