Pelvic inflammatory disease

What is Pelvic inflammatory disease❓

 Internal infection of the either female womb/fallopian tube and ovaries 👩

 Causes: bacterial infection and sexually transmitted infection

What are the symptoms of Pelvic inflammatory disease❓

 Pain around lower tummy, during sex and urination 😖

 Bleeding between periods and after sex

 Abnormal vaginal discharge 💧

 Heavy and/or painful periods 😖

How do you diagnose Pelvic inflammatory disease❓

 Having classical symptoms 🏨

 Ultrasound scans of the pelvis 🏨

 Check for infection:

 Vaginal swab tests

 Blood tests can show signs of infection

How do you treat Pelvic inflammatory disease❓

 Pain relief and antibiotic medication 💊

 Advice on contraception 💊

 Avoid sex until treatment completed ❌

 Treat sexual partners

Why should I worry about Pelvic inflammatory disease❓

 Inability to get pregnant 🤰

 Long term pelvic pain 😖

 Increased risk of pregnancy outside of normal anatomy 🤰