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A member asked:

Got diagnosed today with a pelvic infection. i'm 19 its my first one, its from iud removal two months ago. will i be able to have kids someday?

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Hopefully ...: ....When you are ready. Pelvic inflammatory disease can cause scarring of fallopian tubes. Each episode of pid can increase the risk of tubal infertility.

Dr Mcgranahan agreed

Answered 10/1/2015

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