Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is caused by bacterial infections such as Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea that enter the reproductive tract. Symptoms include lower abdominal pain, fever, unusual discharge, painful intercourse and urination. Treatment involves antibiotics for both patients and partners to prevent further damage. Without treatment, PID can cause long-term complications like infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pain due to scar tissue and fallopian tube damage.

1. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Jamie Thomas MCB2011 Patricia Cipriano

3. Opportunistic can cause secondary infection

5. Fever

6. Unusual vaginal discharge

7. Painful intercourse

8. Painful urination

9. Irregular menstrual bleeding

10. Sometimes no symptoms

12. Partner should also be treated

13. Irreversible damage

15. Use protection

16. Abstinence

17. Long-term relationship

18. Yearly chlamydia testing

19. Limit sexual partners

20. Refrain from using IUDs

21. Avoid douching

23. Chronic pain

24. What It Looks Like

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