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Pelvic inflammatory disease is a general term for infection of the uterus lining, fallopian tubes, or ovaries.PID; Oophoritis; Salpingitis; Salpingo-oophoritis; Salpingo-peritonitis.Most cases of pelvic inflammatory dis... |
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Symptoms
The most common symptoms of PID include:Fever (not always present; may come and go)Pain in the abdomen or pelvisVagin...
Causes
Most cases of pelvic inflammatory disease are caused by the same bacteria that lead to sexually transmitted diseases(...
Tests
You may have a fever and abdominal tenderness. A pelvic examination may show:A cervix that bleeds easilyCervical dis...
Treatments
If you are diagnosed with mild PID, you may be given antibiotics and told to closely follow-up with your health care ...
Complications
PID infections can cause scarring of the pelvic organs, possibly leading to:Chronic pelvic painEctopic pregnancyInfer...
Prevention
Preventive measure include:Get prompt treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. Practice safer sex behaviors.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of PID. Also call if you think you have been exposed to a sexuall...
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