Joined: 20 Jul 2005 Posts: 3050 Location: Georgia, USA
Posted: 09-12-05 17:43pm
Pelvic inflamatory disease
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cougartron
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Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 22 Location: Ont Canada
What Is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease? Posted: 09-12-05 18:39pm
Pelvic inflammatory disease affects
millions of women each year in the united
states and is an infection of one or more
pelvic organs, including the uterus,
cervix, and fallopian tubes.
Pid occurs when a bacteria or organism
enters the cervix and spreads upward.
Symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease
include:
lower abdominal pain,
fever up to 103 degrees,
rapid pulse,
chills,
back pain,
pain during sex,
vaginal discharge.
Pid is a serious condition and requires
immediate medical attention. If you are
experiencing pelvic pain or symptoms you
should see your gynecologist immediately.
Make a record of your pain and take it
with you to your appointment. It will
help your physician to know exactly when
your pain occurs, where your pain is
located, and the severity of your pain.
If pelvic inflammatory disease is left
untreated it can become life- threatening!
Pelvic inflammatory disease is usually
contracted through sexual contact.
Untreated gonorrhea and chlamydia cause an
estimated 90 percent of all cases of pid.
However, it's sometimes caused by
abortion, childbirth, or a pelvic
procedure.
