Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (Pelvic Infection) - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Pelvic inflammatory disease or pelvic inflammatory disorder (PID) or pelvic infection is an infection of the upper part of the female reproductive system namely the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and inside of the pelvis.

Symptoms-

Abdominal pain (both upper and lower abdomen)

Pelvic pain

Fever

Painful intercourse

Bleeding during intercourse

Painful or difficult urination

Heavy vaginal discharge with a foul smell

Tiredness

Abnormal uterine bleeding between menstrual cycles

Chills

Causes-
Although many types of bacteria can cause Pelvic inflammatory disease, but gonorrhea or chlamydia infections are the most common which are usually acquired during unprotected sex
Several risk factors

Having sex being under the age of 25

Having multiple sexual partners

Having sex with a person who has more than one sex partner

Having sex without a condom

Douching

History of Pelvic inflammatory disease or a sexually transmitted infection

Using an intrauterine device (IUD) to prevent a pregnancy

Specialist to visit
Gynecologist and Obstetrician

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References

https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.medicinenet.com