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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

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What causes Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

 

PID may be caused by chlamydia, gonorrhea or other bacteria.

 

How is PID transmitted?

 

PID is transmitted by fluids - contact of mucous membranes with infected person's body fluids (mucus, semen).  Most common exposure through oral, anal, or vaginal sex.. 

 

What are the signs or symptoms of PID?

 

Symptoms of PID may include lower abdominal pain, fever, chills and other bowel symptoms.

 

What treatment is available?

 

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease can be treated with antibiotics.  Partners must be treated at the same time.

 

How can PID be prevented?

 

Barrier methods (condoms) should provide protection.