Other than avoiding sexual intercourse, there is no guaranteed way to prevent pelvic inflammatory disease. However, women who are in stable sexual relationships with only one partner have very little risk if neither person was infected with an STD from a previous partner. Condoms provide protection against STDs. Although oral contraceptives can prevent pregnancy, women with more than one sex partner also should make sure their partners use condoms every time they have vaginal...
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There have been a few items in the news lately related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease that I thought prudent to pass along to... Read more »
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This isn't going to be a terribly informative post today. Rather I'm going to whine and moan for a bit. If you have any chronic health... Read more »
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Q. I’ve been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. What can you tell me about it, and what my treatment might be like?A. Inflammatory breast... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PID; Oophoritis; Salpingitis; Salpingo-oophoritis; Salpingo-peritonitis Symptoms The most common symptoms of PID include: Fever... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the generic term used to describe a variety of infections of the female inner reproductive organs (the uterus,... Read more »
Of all the questions people email me with, "What can I eat?" is near the top of the list. And, unfortunately, there is no easy answer I can give. But... Read more »
As a college student, it's hard enough balancing your work load and social life; maybe even a job. Add a chronic disease to the mix, and college can... Read more »