What is a pelvic inflammatory disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection and inflammation of the female reproductive organs.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pelvicinflammatorydisease.html

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a general term that refers to infection of the uterus (womb), fallopian tubes (tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus) and other reproductive organs. It is a common and serious complication…

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is caused by a type of bacteria, often the same type that is responsible for several sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. In some cases, PID develops from bacteria that has travel…

http://www.rwjuh.edu/health_information/adult_gyneonc_pid.html

Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

What are the symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease?

Q: Can anyone tell me the symptoms and causes of pelvic inflammatory disease? How long can you have it before any symptoms begin to show? Is bloody discharge a symptom?

A: Symptoms:FeverVaginal painAbdominal painUnusual vaginal dischargePain during sexual intercourseIrregular menstrual bleeding Pelvic inflammatory disease is often caused by STDs, usually either Chlamydia or Gonorrhea. Though it can also be caused by miscarriages or a coil (birth control device).Unfortunately you can have it for months without is causing any symptoms. Many woman first begin to suspect something is wrong when they start seeing symptoms. Sadly, this means that the condition is often discovered too late, which increases the risk of infertility, due to scaring of the fallopian tubes.In answer to your question, sporadic bloody discharge can be a symptom. I would suggest you consult your doctor as soon as possible.

What methods do doctors use to test for pelvic inflammatory disease?

Q: I talked to two different doctors. The doctor I go to said that she had tested me for pelvic inflammatory disease when doing a pap smear by checking for infections, but when I went to another doctor she said the only way to know if an individual has pelvic inflammatory disease is to have a sonogram. So I was wondering what methods doctors can use to diagnose the disease.

A: i know papsmear can be used but have to be cultured so it will takes days for the result. wherein sonogram, you can see right then and there if there is anything wrong..

Can Pelvic Inflammatory Disease be caused from something other than an STD?

Q: Can Pelvic Inflammatory Disease be caused from something other than an STD? I was recently told that this may be the cause of the pain I have been living with for the past 6 years. Everything I read about says that PID is caused by an STD. I’ve been married for 15 years and have only had one partner. I’m confused…

A: PID is not always caused by an STD. There is quite a list of other things that could cause it so ask your doctor what the cause might be.