Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of a
woman’s reproductive organs. It is a complication
often caused by some STDs, like chlamydia and
gonorrhea . Other infections that are not sexually
transmitted can also cause PID.

How do I get PID?

You are more likely to get PID if you
Have an STD and do not get treated;
Have more than one sex partner;
Have a sex partner who has sex partners
other than you;
Have had PID before;
Are sexually active and are age 25 or
younger;
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Use an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth
control.

How can I reduce my risk of getting PID?

The only way to avoid STDs is to not have vaginal,
anal, or MouthAction.
If you are sexually active, you can do the following
things to lower your chances of getting PID:
Being in a long-term mutually monogamous
relationship with a partner who has been
tested and has negative STD test results;
Using latex condoms the right way every time
you have sex.

How do I know if I have PID?

There are no tests for PID. A diagnosis is usually
based on a combination of your medical history,
physical exam, and other test results. You may not
realize you have PID because your symptoms may
be mild, or you may not experience any
symptoms. However, if you do have symptoms,
you may notice
Pain in your lower abdomen;
Fever;
An unusual discharge with a bad odor from
your vagina;
Pain and/or bleeding when you have sex;
Burning sensation when you urinate; or
Bleeding between periods.
You should
Be examined by your doctor if you notice any
of these symptoms;
Promptly see a doctor if you think you or your
sex partner(s) have or were exposed to an
STD;
Promptly see a doctor if you have any genital
symptoms such as an unusual sore, a smelly
discharge, burning when peeing, or bleeding
between periods;
Get a test for chlamydia every year if you are
sexually active and 25 years of age or
younger.

Can PID be cured?

Yes, if PID is diagnosed early, it can be treated.
However, treatment won’t undo any damage that

has already happened to your reproductive
system. The longer you wait to get treated, the
more likely it is that you will have complications
from PID. While taking antibiotics, your symptoms
may go away before the infection is cured. Even if
symptoms go away, you should finish taking all of
your medicine. Be sure to tell your recent sex
partner(s), so they can get tested and treated for
STDs, too. It is also very important that you and
your partner both finish your treatment before
having any kind of sex so that you don’t re-infect
each other.
You can get PID again if you get infected with an
STD again. Also, if you have had PID before, you
have a higher chance of getting it again.

What happens if I don't get treated?

If diagnosed and treated early, the complications
of PID can be prevented. Some of the
complications of PID are:
Formation of scar tissue both outside and
inside the fallopian tubes that can lead to
tubal blockage;
Ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the
womb);
Infertility (inability to get pregnant);
Long-term pelvic/abdominal pain.
www.cdc.gov/std

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