Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease has gained attention amid concerns over rising sexually transmitted infections and preventable female infertility. The condition involves infection of the upper female reproductive system.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID):

Dimension	Key Details
Definition	Infection of the upper female reproductive system affecting uterus fallopian tubes and ovaries
Symptoms	Lower abdominal pain foul smelling vaginal discharge pain during intercourse irregular bleeding fever or chills
Primary Cause	Bacteria migrating from vagina and cervix to pelvic cavity
STI Pathogens	Chlamydia and gonorrhoea infections
Microbiome Factor	Douching and scented feminine washes disturb vaginal flora leading to bacterial vaginosis
Protective Mechanism	Vagina is self cleaning due to Lactobacillus bacteria
Vulnerable Groups	Sexually active women with partners of unknown STI status women with multiple partners and those using vaginal douches
Progression	Bacteria ascend to pelvic cavity causing inflammation scarring of fallopian tubes infertility or ectopic pregnancy
Clinical Outcome	Treatable in early stages but may cause infertility and ectopic pregnancy if untreated