Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Specialists in Maharashtra
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the female reproductive organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, most commonly resulting from …
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can pelvic inflammatory disease affect my ability to have children later?
Yes, if left untreated or inadequately treated, PID can cause scarring of the fallopian tubes leading to chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, or infertility, which is why prompt treatment is so important.
Does my partner need to be treated too?
Yes, sexual partners should be tested and treated even if they have no symptoms, since untreated partners can reinfect and perpetuate the cycle of infection.
Can PID occur without any symptoms?
Yes, some cases involve mild or no symptoms at all, which can delay diagnosis and treatment and increase the risk of long-term complications like infertility developing silently.
Is PID always caused by an STI?
Most commonly yes, particularly chlamydia and gonorrhea, though other bacteria can occasionally ascend into the upper reproductive tract and cause the infection as well.
How urgently should PID be treated?
Treatment with antibiotics should begin promptly, often even before definitive test results return, since delayed treatment significantly increases the risk of long-term reproductive complications.