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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is defined as an inflammation of the upper genital tract due to an infection in women. The disease affects the uterus, Fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries. It is typically an ascending infection, spreading from the lower genital tract.

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  • heavy periods.
  • painful periods.
  • pain when peeing.
  • pain around the pelvis or lower tummy.
  • bleeding between periods and after sex.
  • discomfort or pain during sex that's felt deep inside the pelvis.
  • unusual vaginal discharge, especially if it's yellow, green or smelly.
  • Tubo-ovarian abscess.
  • Ectopic pregnancy. PID is a major cause of tubal (ectopic) pregnancy.
  • Infertility. Damage to your reproductive organs may cause infertility — the inability to become pregnant.
  • Chronic pelvic pain. Pelvic inflammatory disease can cause pelvic pain that might last for months or years.

Most cases of PID are caused by a bacterial infection that's spread from the vagina or the cervix to the reproductive organs higher up. Many different types of bacteria can cause PID. In many cases, it's caused by a sexually transmitted infection (STI), such as chlamydia or gonorrho

Being in a sexual relationship with someone who has more than one sex partner. Having sex without a condom. Douching regularly, which upsets the balance of good versus harmful bacteria in the vagina and might mask symptoms. Having a history of pelvic inflammatory disease or a sexually transmitted infection.

If you are sexually active, you can do the following things to lower your chances of getting PID: Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and has negative STD test results; Using latex condoms the right way every time you have sex.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

How is pelvic inflammatory disease treated? Several types of antibiotics can cure PID. Antibiotic treatment does not, however, reverse any scarring caused by the infection. For this reason, it is critical that a woman receive care immediately if she has pelvic pain or other symptoms of PID.

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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

Laparoscopy. During this procedure, your provider inserts a thin, lighted instrument through a small incision in your abdomen to view your pelvic organs. Endometrial biopsy. During this procedure, your provider inserts a thin tube into the uterus to remove a small sample of endometrial tissue.

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