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This articles looks at the statistics and research with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and discusses its implications.

Many women suffer from misdiagnoses’ and years of pain, which they soon discover after a bit of research, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is responsible for. PID is an inflammation and infection in the woman’s reproductive organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes (which carry the eggs from the ovary to the uterus), and/or the ovaries as well as any other organs that are related to reproduction.

The organs can become scarred, resulting in infertility, chronic pelvic pain, abscesses, ectopic pregnancy and other serious health concerns. Because of the prevalence of the disease and the consequences to women researchers continue to look for ways to improve the treatment protocols.

It has been said that PID is the most common cause of infertility in the United States, which could have been treated. Canadian statistics show that it is likely that one in 10 women will actually have at least one case of PID in their lives. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia are 2 of the most common causes of the disease, although there are other bacteria which can be responsible.

Women who are at the most risk for PID are those who are also at risk for sexually transmitted infections, as well as those who have already had an episode with PID. Women under the age of 25 who are sexually active are more susceptible due to the cervix, (which is the opening to the uterus), of teens and young women being more at risk of sexually transmitted infections. It is believed that their cervixes are not fully matured, which puts them at more risk of infection.

For some women, they will have no symptoms indicating PID and will never realize they are suffering from the illness until long term effects begin to show. Others will suffer from lower abdominal pain or cramping, foul smelling vaginal discharge, fever, irregular bleeding, abnormal discharge with pain and pain during intercourse. Symptoms will usually start to show right after a woman’s menstrual cycle. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease can actually be treated with a simple round of antibiotics, which is why early detection is essential to avoid the risk of infertility.

The best way to prevent the disease is, of course, to practice abstinence, or at the least be in a monogamous relationship with one partner who has been tested for sexually transmitted infections. Condoms can prevent the spread of gonorrhoea and Chlamydia as well, if used properly. You can also prevent yourself from getting PID by receiving early treatment if you do end up with a sexually transmitted infection.

It is so important to seek treatment early, since statistics indicate that each year, over 100,000 women will end up infertile, and more than 150 women will die as a result of PID and the many complications from the disease. If you feel you may be at risk, research Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and the complications and symptoms to be sure that you do all you can to protect yourself.

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