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Do You Have To Have A Pelvic Exam To Take Birth Control?
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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Endometritis is an infection of the endometrium or lining of the uterus. - Myometritis is an infection of the muscular layers of the uterus.
- Salpingitis is an infection of the fallopian tubes.
- Oophoritis is an infection of the ovaries.
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