Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

What are the symptoms of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

Symptoms can be severe, minor or nonexistent. The most common symptoms include: Pain in the pelvis and lower abdomen Discharge from the vagina with an unpleasant odor Fever and chills Nausea an....

What is the expected duration of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

Most cases of pelvic inflammatory disease clear up after 10 to 14 days of antibiotic treatment. More severe cases may need to be treated in a.......

How does one prevent Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

Other than avoiding sexual intercourse, there is no guaranteed way to prevent pelvic inflammatory disease. However, women who are in stable sexual relationships with only one partner have very little ....

What is the diagnosis of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

Your doctor will ask about your medical history, including the sexual habits of both you and your partner or partners. Your doctor also will ask about your symptoms and methods of birth control. A pel....

What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries.   It is the most common serious infection among young women, with approximately 1 million new cases diagnos....