PELVIS INFLAMMATORY DISEASE

PID (PELVIS INFLAMMATORY DISEASE)

PID is a disease that affects the pelvis-of female reproductive organs consisting of the
uterus, ovaries,fallopian tubes, and cervix.

Bacteria Infection if untreated can travel from the vagina through the cervix and into the pelvic region to cause PID.

CAUSES:
Majorly bacteria infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia, coliforms gram positive bacteria.

SYMPTOMS
-Lower abdominal pain
-Fever
-Lots of vaginal discharge mostly foul smelling
-Frequent Urination
-Painful Sex
-Irregular bleeding

Some women might not show symptoms.

Men are Carriers and sometimes do not show symptoms too.

WAYS TO PREVENT PID

• Practice good hygiene
• wipe from front to back after using the toilet
• practice safe sex
• make sure your partner get treated as you.
• Always complete your medication to avoid re-infection.

COMPLICATIONS:
Untreated PID can cause

• Discomfort, high fever,
• blockage of the Fallopian tubes, damages to the uterus and difficulty in getting pregnant.