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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Fact Sheet (ladies come in here) by gamaliel121(m): 10:11pm On Nov 16, 2015 |
Ladies, don't be too lazy to read this!!! 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 |
Re: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Fact Sheet (ladies come in here) by fpeter(f): 4:55pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
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