Question 1

can you get  pelvic inflammatory disease  after a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Very unlikely as there is no direct access to the internal structures from the vagina.

Question 2

what happens when you have pelvic inflammatory disease diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Usually combined antibiotic treatment for acute disease to get rid of infections.  The partner may need to be screened for sexually transmitted diseases.  Fertilty problem can be evaluated later.

Question 3

could you tell me what happens when you have pelvic inflammatory disease?

Accepted Answer

PID: If you had pid, you may have damaged your fallopian tubes and getting pregnant naturally may be a problem.  Therefore, you need to get them checked out before doing anything else. If the tubes are blocked, it may not matter about the other issues as there is a lower chance for getting pregnant.  If they are open, then you can get pregnant.  Still as you get older, you may need additional help.

Question 4

please tell me, could a virgin have pelvic inflammatory disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes but very rare: Pid is most common in young women ( under age 25) who are sexually active.  It is usually caused by chlamydia and gonnorhea.  Both of these are sexually transmitted diseases.  It is possible to have pid from other bacteria.  It is also possible but very rare in a virgin.

Question 5

if i have pelvic inflammatory disease, will my hip hurt all the time or will my hip hurt only when i am walking or standing?

Accepted Answer

PID pain: PID is usually  painful in then lower abdomen and pelvis. Hip pain is not typical. If your pain is mostly in your hip then evaluation by a doctor is warranted to make sure nothing else is going on.  PID is most commonly caused by the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea and chlamydia

Question 6

how do i treat pelvic inflammatory disease?

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Your GYN MD can: This type of very serious infection requires intensive antibiotic and sometimes surgical treatment to preserve the reproductive structures and  possibly fertility.Find a GYN MD who has the experience to address this issue.

Question 7

does all pelvic inflammatory disease have symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Not at first: Pid is an ascending infection, beginning in the cervix and rising through the uterus to the fallopian tubes and out into the pelvic peritoneal cavity.  Cervical culture screening catches many cases before any pain develops.

Question 8

what is the damage done by pelvic inflammatory disease?

Accepted Answer

Infertility: The major damage is scarring and occlusion of the fallopian tubes leading to infertility.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease pid?

Accepted Answer

Varied: Pelvic pain, abdominal pain, fever, painful sex, vaginal discharge, nausea, vomiting, generally not feeling well.  Can be a difficult diagnosis and you need careful evaluation to be certain.

Question 10

how is pelvic inflammatory disease tested for and treated?

Accepted Answer

Culture/amribiotics: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the Fallopian tubes caused by untreated STD like gonorrhea or chlamydia. The symptoms include discharge, pelvic pain, fever etc.  If you have these symptoms you should be evaluated immediately.  Untread PID can be associated with tubal scarring, infertility and ectopic pregnancy.  Early treatment can prevent these complications.

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