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Is it possible pid was caused from untreated well water getting into my vagina? it stains everything brown.or maybe past partner from a year ago ?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

PID: This is generally from a poorly managed or non-managed std, and you probably acquired it from your prior partner. It is important that you go and get tested for other stds as well. Good luck.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Is it possible pid was caused from untreated well water getting into my vagina? it stains everything brown.or maybe past partner from a year ago ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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