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Pelvic inflammatory disease (or disorder) (PID) is a generic term for infection of the female uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries as it progresses to scar formation with adhesions to nearby tissues and organs. This may lead to tissue necrosis with/or without abscess formation. Pus can be released into the peritoneum. 2/3 of patients with laparoscopic evidence of previous PID were not aware they had had PID (Cecil's 5th ed). PID is often associated with sexually transmitted diseases, as ...
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Complications
... Untreated PID may cause scar tissue and collections of infected fluid (abscesses) to develop in your fallopian tubes. This damage can lead to chronic pelvic pain and may seriously affect your reproduc...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Antibiotics are the standard treatment for PID. Your doctor may prescribe a combination of antibiotics before receiving the results of your laboratory tests. The antibiotics may be adjusted once your ...
Source: MayoClinic
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
... About one million American women have pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). It is an infection that goes up through the uterus to the fallopian tubes. One or more types of bacteria and/or other parasites...
Source: HealthWorld
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Resources
- American Social Health Association
- Chronic Pelvic Pain: Puzzling, Frustrating Condition (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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