Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Symptoms

DESCRIPTION

Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of an infection of one or more of the upper reproductive organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Untreated PID can cause scar tissue and pockets of infected fluid to develop in the reproductive tract, which can cause permanent damage.

Symptoms –

• Pain
• Unusual or heavy vaginal discharge
• Unusual bleeding
• Pain during sex
• Fever
• Pain while urination

Risk factors –

• Being sexually active and younger than 25years
• Multiple sexual partners
• Unprotected sex
• Douching regularly
• History of pelvic inflammatory disease

Diagnosis and test –

• Your medical history
• A pelvic exam
• Blood and urine test
• Ultrasound
• Laparoscopy
• Endometrial biopsy

Treatment –

• Antibiotics
• Treatment for your partner
• Temporary abstinence