Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

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  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Symptoms
  • Complications & Risks

  • Testing & Diagnosis
  • Treatment

  • Do I Have PID?

What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)?

Pelvic inflammatory disease, PID, refers to inflammation and infection of the main female reproductive organs. It can affect the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and other reproductive organs. PID is caused by bacteria and is most commonly a complication of gonorrhea or chlamydia. PID can cause infertility and is considered the most common preventable way of becoming infertile.

Transmission

While PID itself is not contagious, the infections that cause it are passed during sexual contact, including:

• Anal Sex
• Oral Sex
• Vaginal Sex

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