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Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries. It is the most common serious infection among young women, with approximately 1 million new cases diagnosed in the United States each year. It usually affects sexually active women during their childbearing years. About one in every seven women receives treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease at some point in her life.
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Male Pelvic Floor Therapy Research
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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Pelvic laparoscopy
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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