Diseases
female pelvic infections
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Overview
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs. It most often occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria spread from your vagina to your uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries. The signs and symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease can be subtle or mild
Symptoms
- pain — ranging from mild to severe — in your lower abdomen and pelvis
- unusual or heavy vaginal discharge that may have an unpleasant odor
- unusual bleeding from the vagina, especially during or after sex, or between per
- pain during sex
- fever, sometimes with chills
Causes
- many types of bacteria can cause pid, but gonorrhea or chlamydia infections are the most common. these bacteria are usually acquired during unprotected sex.
Risk factors
- being sexually active and younger than 25 years old
- having multiple sexual partners
- being in a sexual relationship with someone who has more than one sex partner
Diagnosis
- medical history.
- blood and urine tests.
- a pelvic exam.
- signs and symptoms.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is female pelvic infections?
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs. It most often occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria spread from your vagina to your uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries. The signs and symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease can be subtle or mild
What are the symptoms of female pelvic infections?
pain — ranging from mild to severe — in your lower abdomen and pelvis, unusual or heavy vaginal discharge that may have an unpleasant odor, unusual bleeding from the vagina, especially during or after sex, or between per, pain during sex, fever, sometimes with chills
What causes female pelvic infections?
many types of bacteria can cause pid, but gonorrhea or chlamydia infections are the most common. these bacteria are usually acquired during unprotected sex.
Which medicines are used for female pelvic infections?
ertapenem, piperacillin-tazobactam
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