Tuesday, 13 October 2015

PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE (PID)

DESRIPTION

This is the inflammation of the genital tract accompanied by fever and lower abdominal pains. It can also be described as an infection of the upper part of the female reproductive system namely the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries and inside of the pelvis.



SYMPTOMS

Often there may be no symptoms. When present they include lower abdominal; pain, fever, pain with sex, vaginal discharge or irregular menstruation. When these symptoms are iognored, they may lead to long term complications including infertility, ectopic pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain and cancer.




CAUSES

It is caused by bacteria that spread from the vagina and cervix. Infections by chlamydia and gonorrhea are present  in 75% to 90% of cases. Without treatment about 10% of those with a chlamydial infection and 40% of those with a gonorrhea will develop PID. Vaginal douching may also increase the risk.


TREATMENT
 There are many different antibiotics that can help treat PID. Some are safe for pregnant women. The type one takes depends on the cause of the infection. One may receive a different treatment if they have gonorrhoea or chlamydia.

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