Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: What You Need to Know

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the upper female reproductive tract, involving the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. It most commonly occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria ascend from the lower genital tract. PID may present with pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal discharge, fever, and dyspareunia, though some cases are asymptomatic. If not treated promptly, PID can lead to serious long-term complications such as infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain.

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