Pelvic inflammatory disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease, known as pelvic  inflammatory disease (PID)  is an infection of the female reproductive organs.  Usually occurs when bacteria that cause sexually transmitted diseases  spread from the vagina  into the uterus and upper genital tract.

cause

Unsafe sexual practices that increase your chances of getting sexually transmitted infections, such as unprotected sex or bergonta couples can increase the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease.

symptom

Pelvic inflammatory disease can be recognized with the following symptoms: 1. Pain in lower abdomen and pelvis 2. Vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor 3. Irregular menstrual bleeding 4. Pain during intercourse 5. Back pain 6. Fever, fatigue, diarrhea or vomiting 7. Difficult urination Many women who experience pelvic inflammatory disease did not experience any signs or symptoms. No symptoms of PID is very common when the infection is caused by chlamydia and can only be detected when you are having difficulty getting pregnant or if you already suffer from chronic pelvic pain.

treatment

Immediately see a doctor if you are already showing signs as follows: 1. Severe pain in the abdomen 2. Vomiting 3. Fainting 4. Fever, with temperature higher than 38.3 C, smelly vaginal discharge, pain during urination, or bleeding between menstrual cycles can be associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If signs and symptoms appear, stop having sex and consult a physician. Antibiotics are the standard treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease. The doctor may prescribe a combination of antibiotics prior to receiving the results of your laboratory tests. Antibiotics can be adjusted after the results are known. Your doctor may also prescribe medication to relieve pain and recommend bed rest. Surgery is rarely needed. However, if the abscess ruptured or nearly ruptured, the doctor will drain it. In addition, surgery can be performed on women who do not respond to treatment. In this case, doctors often try antibiotic treatment before surgery. Sources: MayoClinic