Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

- Most cases can be prevented
- Often a severe complication of an STD
- Rare to not be caused by an STDNWHIC: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Most cases caused by gonorrhea or chlamydiaNWHIC: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Can lead to infertilityCDC: STD Facts - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease is a serious infection of a woman's uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and other reproductive organs. Most cases of pelvic inflammatory disease stem from the complications of a sexually transmitted disease (STD).NWHIC: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
The women that are most susceptible to pelvic inflammatory disease are menstruating and sexually active. Additionally, women over the age of 25 are less likely to develop pelvic inflammatory disease than women under the age of 25.CDC: STD Facts - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
United States Statistics
- Cases: Over 1 million per yearCDC: STD Facts - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Causes infertility in 100,000 per yearCDC: STD Facts - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Linked to 100,000 ectopic pregnancies per yearWebMD: Your Guide to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, PID
Symptoms
- Abdominal pain
- High fever
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
- Painful urination
- Nausea
- Irregular menstruation
- Pain during intercourse
Disclaimer

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have pelvic inflammatory disease, please consult your doctor.

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