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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
An infection of a womanâs upper reproductive organs inside pelvis , including uterus lining, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries.
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
How it is usually transmitted?Sexual contact
Body locations
Pelvis, Lower abdomen
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Medications
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