Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Pelvic inflammatory disease is a general term which refers to the infection of female reproductive organs.

• The female reproductive system consists of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.
• Pelvic Inflammatory disease or PID is a serious consequence of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Sexually active women in the age group of 15 to 25 years, especially who have multiple sexual partners are at a higher risk although the disease may occur in women with monogamous relationship.
• Increased risk of Infertility and ectopic pregnancy, especially tubal pregnancies are serious consequences of Pelvic Inflammatory disease.

Symptoms of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

General: The most common symptoms of Pelvic Inflammatory disease include -

• Abdominal pain
• Fever
• Vaginal discharge

Other symptoms include -

• Lack of appetite,
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Bleeding after intercourse
• Irregular menstrual bleeding
• Low back pain
• Frequency of urination
• Painful urination
• Tenderness.

Sometimes, there may be no symptoms at all and the Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) may be silent.