A member asked:

I having symptoms of pid but my boyfriend not does this mean i have an std or can u get pid other ways?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Usually is: Pid is usually from a std. The cultures will help determine the source. Your boy friend should be tested as well.

Dr Samuel agreed

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Need check up: Both of you need to be tested for stds. One partner may indeed be asymptomatic, but still be infected.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 4/7/2013

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Dr. JUSTIN Aurbach answered

Not only from std : Tere are many reasons for pid other than std hormonal balance can play role.

Dr Samuel agreed

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A member asked:

I having symptoms of pid but my boyfriend not does this mean i have an std or can u get pid other ways?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Dr Samuel agreed

Dr. Marvin Den answered

Dr Samuel agreed

Dr. JUSTIN Aurbach answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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