Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Pelvic inflammatory disease or pelvic inflammatory disorder (PID) is an infection of the upper part of thefemale reproductive system namely the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and inside of the pelvis. Often there may be no symptoms. Signs and symptoms, when present may include lower abdominal pain, vaginal discharge,fever, burning with urination, pain with sex, or irregular menstruation. Untreated PID can result in long term complications including infertility, ectopic pregnancy,chronic pelvic pain, and cancer.