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WHAT IS PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE (PID)?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is
an infection of a woman's pelvic
organs. The pelvic organs include the
uterus (womb), fallopian tubes (fuh-
LOH-pee-uhn toobs), ovaries, and
cervix.


WHAT CAUSES PID?

A woman can get PID if bacteria
(germs) move up from her vagina
and infect her pelvic organs. Many
different types of bacteria can cause
PID. But, most cases of PID are
caused by bacteria that cause 2 common sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) — gonorrhea (gah-
nuh-REE-uh) and chlamydia (kluh-MI-dee-uh). It
can take from a few days to a few months for an
infection to travel up from the vagina to the pelvic
organs.
You can get PID without having an STI. Normal
bacteria found in the vagina and on the cervix can
sometimes cause PID. No one is sure why this
happens.


ARE SOME WOMEN MORE LIKELY TO GET PID?


Yes. You’re more likely to get PID if you:
1. Have had an STI

2. Are under 25 years of age and are having sex

3. Have more than one sex partner

4. Douche. Douching can push bacteria into the
pelvic organs and cause infection. It can also hide
the signs of an infection.

5. Have an intrauterine device (IUD). You should get
tested and treated for any infections before
getting an IUD. This will lower your risk of getting
PID.



HOW DO I KNOW I HAVE PID?

Many women don't know they have PID because
they don't have any symptoms. For women who
have them, symptoms can range from mild to
severe. The most common symptom of PID is
pain in your lower abdomen (stomach area).

Other symptoms include:

a. Fever (100.4°F or higher)

b. Vaginal discharge that may smell foul

c. Painful sex

d. Painful urination

e. Irregular periods (monthly bleeding)

f. Pain in the upper right abdomen


HOW IS PID TREATED?

PID can be cured with antibiotics (drugs that kill
bacteria). Most of the time, at least two antibiotics
are used that work against a wide range of
bacteria. Your doctor will work with you to find
the best treatment for you. You must take all
your medicine, even if your symptoms go
away. This helps to make sure your infection is
fully cured. You should see your doctor again 2 to
3 days after starting treatment to make sure the
antibiotics are working.



https://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/pelvic-inflammatory-disease.html