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.
While PID itself is not contagious, the infections that cause it are passed during sexual contact, including:
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See Tests & PricingYes and No. Gonorrhea is easily treated with a course of antibiotics.
Bacterial. Gonorrhea is caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium.
Antibiotics. A single Cefixime, Ceftriaxone, or Cephalosporin.
Upto 1 week. One to two weeks can be needed for symptoms to fully disappear.
No. Sexual activity should be avoided until treatment is successful.
Yes. Re-infection is possible from sexual activity with an infected person.