Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

and infertility

© Joanna Karpasea-Jones

Meds, Jason Aaberg

What PID is, how it's caused and fertility problems resulting from PID.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is an infection of the female reproductive system. It starts as a bacterial vaginal infection which then spreads to other organs such as the uterus and fallopian tubes. It is a serious infection and can kill if left untreated.

What Causes PID?

What Are The Symptoms?

Around 15% of those affected by PID have secondary infertility as a result. Abcesses may form in the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes, which cause scarring, resulting in the inability of the egg to travel down the tubes or the womb lining to be so damaged that a potential embryo cannot implant. These abcesses can also be life-threatening to the woman and require surgical removal.

Treatments

PID is treated with oral or injectable antibiotics for minor cases, and IV antibiotics (through a drip) in more severe cases. If caught early enough, this can prevent any infertility. If there is any scarring, though, such treatment will not correct this. If you have damaged tubes, you may require In Vitro Fertilization in order to conceive. You will also be at increased risk of ectopic pregnancy and pre-term birth.

Preventative Measures


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