Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the generic term used to describe a variety of infections of the female inner reproductive organs (the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes).
The following precise terms are used when indicating that areas are infected:
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Prevention Other than avoiding sexual intercourse, there is no guaranteed way to prevent pelvic inflammatory disease. However, women who are in... Read more »
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PID; Oophoritis; Salpingitis; Salpingo-oophoritis; Salpingo-peritonitis Symptoms The most common symptoms of PID include: Fever... Read more »
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