Pelvic inflammatory disease
What is it?
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection that starts in the uterus and moves into one or both fallopian tubes (these are tubes that connect the uterus to the ovaries). From there it can move to the ovaries and can spread into the abdomen as well. The organisms that cause sexually transmitted diseases can cause pelvic inflammatory diseases. (Gonorrhea and chlamydia are common causes of pelvic inflammatory diseases). Symptoms may include the following:
- Lower stomach pain
- Thick, creamy, yellow, or clear vaginal discharge
- Bleeding or spotting between periods
- Fever or chills
- Pain during sex
- Pain or burning when you go to the bathroom
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