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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the uterus, ovaries, and other female reproductive organs. PID causes scarring in these organs. This can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic pain, abscesses (a collection of pus), and other serious problems. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/pelvicinflammatorydisease.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Pelvic%20inflammatory%20disease; Guideline: BASHH 2019 PID guideline, CDC 2021
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the uterus, ovaries, and other female reproductive organs. PID causes scarring in these organs. This can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic pain, abscesses (a collection of pus), and other serious problems.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: pelvic pain discharge, fever.
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See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: pregnancy test, STI swabs, treat empirically if tender.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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BASHH 2019 PID guideline, CDC 2021
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