Pelvic
inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs.
It usually occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria spread from your vagina to
your uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries.
Pelvic
inflammatory disease often causes no signs or symptoms. As a result, you might
not realize you have the condition and get needed treatment. The condition
might be detected later if you have trouble getting pregnant or if you develop
chronic pelvic pain.
Symptoms
Signs
and symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease might include:
- Pain in your lower abdomen and pelvis
- Heavy vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor
- Abnormal uterine bleeding, especially during or after intercourse, or between menstrual cycles
- Pain or bleeding during intercourse
- Fever, sometimes with chills
- Painful or difficult urination
PID
might cause only mild signs and symptoms or none at all. When severe, PID might
cause fever, chills, severe lower abdominal or pelvic pain — especially during
a pelvic exam — and bowel discomfort.
When to see a doctor
See your
doctor or seek urgent medical care if you experience:
- Severe pain low in your abdomen
- Nausea and vomiting, with an inability to keep anything down
- Fever, with a temperature higher than 101 F (38.3 C)
- Foul vaginal discharge
If your
signs and symptoms persist but aren't severe, see your doctor as soon as
possible. Vaginal discharge with an odor, painful urination or bleeding between
menstrual cycles can be associated with a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
If these signs and symptoms occur, stop having sex and see your doctor soon.
Prompt treatment of an STI can help prevent PID.
Source: WEbMed
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