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I had bv 3 years ago, is it possible to have contracted pid and be unsymptamatic for all this time? no sex for a while, now noticing deep pain during

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Seems unlikely: It seems unlikely that a 3 year case of asymptomatic PID would be the source of intercourse pain. Painful intercourse is a complex issue with multiple potential causes. A one on one visit will be needed so that a detailed history and physical can be done to begin the evaluation

Answered 1/5/2019

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