07/04/2021
👉What is pelvic inflammatory disease?
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs. The pelvis is in the lower abdomen and includes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix, and the uterus.Several different types of bacteria can cause PID, including the same bacteria that cause the s*xually transmitted infections (STIs) gonorrhea and chlamydia. What commonly occurs is that bacteria first enter the va**na and cause an infection. As time passes, this infection can move into the pelvic organs.
PID can become extremely dangerous, even life-threatening, if the infection spreads to your blood. If you suspect that you may have an infection, see your doctor as soon as possible.
👉Risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease
Your risk of pelvic inflammatory disease increases if you have gonorrhea or chlamydia, or have had an STI before. However, you can develop PID without ever having an STI.
Other factors that can heighten your risk for PID include:
👉having s*x under the age of 25
👉having multiple s*x partners
👉having s*x without a condom
👉recently having an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted
👉douching
👉having a history of pelvic inflammatory disease
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👉Symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease
Some women with pelvic inflammatory disease don’t have symptoms. For the women who do have symptoms, these can include:
👉pain in the lower abdomen (the most common symptom)
👉pain in the upper abdomen
fever
👉painful s*x
👉painful urination
👉irregular bleeding
👉increased or foul-smelling va**nal discharge
tiredness
Pelvic inflammatory disease can cause mild or moderate pain. However, some women have severe pain and symptoms, such as:
👉sharp pain in the abdomen
👉vomiting
👉fainting
👉a high fever (greater than 101°F)
If you have severe symptoms, call us immediately or come to our clinic . The infection may have spread to your bloodstream or other parts of your body. This can be life-threatening.call or what's up +260970665499
