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Hello i inal, i have pid and i am 22 years old and most important, i am still virgin. i don't understand that why this is to me. please reply?

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Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

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Pid: Usually PID is caused by a sexually transmitted disease, but in women who douch, it tends to move the bacteria up causing inflammation . of the tubes and masks any discharge from the vaginal orifice hence one does not seek attention, usually mistaken for appendicitis in virginal females.

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Answered 5/30/2015

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A member asked:

Hello i inal, i have pid and i am 22 years old and most important, i am still virgin. i don't understand that why this is to me. please reply?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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