What
is PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
How do I get PID?
What does PID do to my body?
Is there a cure for PID?
How do I find out if I have PID?
How can I reduce my risk of getting PID?
How do I learn more about PID?
What is PID, Pelvic Inflammatory
Disease?
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a sexually transmitted infection
(STI) of the female reproductive system parts.
How do I get PID?
PID is usually caused when another STI—such
as chlamydia or gonorrhea—is left
untreated. If you have one of these
two diseases or other germs and don't do anything to get rid of
them, you are much more likely to get PID.
What does PID do to my body?
Most of the time, the signs that
you have PID are not very obvious, and sometimes there are no
signs at all. This is why you must be extremely careful if you
notice any of the following signs:
- Cramping, pain, or temderness in the
pelvic or lower abdominal area
- Bleeding between periods
- Increased
or different discharge from your
vagina
- Pain when having sex
- Nausea and/or
vomiting
- Fever
Is there a cure for PID?
Yes! Luckily, if
you treat it early, PID can be cured with antibiotics. If you
have had the disease for a long time before you catch it, you
may have to be hospitalized in order to get the necessary treatment.
How do I find out if I have PID?
If you have been exposed to sexual
activity and notice any of the above signs of PID, you should
visit a physician's office or clinic to get tested as soon as
possible.
How can I reduce my risk of getting PID?
Get Tested
A simple blood test can determine if
you or any of your partners have PID.
Limit Number of Partners
The fewer partners you have who are
known to be uninfected, the less chance you will get PID.
Don't Have Sex
Do not have sex or take part in any
sexual activity with anyone who is exhibiting symptoms of PID.
Also, if you know you have an STI, do not continue to have sex.
Protect Yourself
Use a condom or any barrier, such as
plastic wrap or dental dam, to prevent skin to skin contact
with the infected area. This method will not guarantee prevention,
but it will increase protection and is a good way to prevent
other STIs.
How do I learn more about PID?
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more about PID and other STIs call:
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