Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection in the pelvis commonly caused by ascending infection with sexually transmited organisms but can also involve a broad range of endogenous vaginal and enteric organisms.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection in the pelvis commonly caused by ascending infection with sexually transmited organisms but can also involve a broad range of endogenous vaginal and enteric organisms.
What is it?
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs—usually the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. It often happens when bacteria from the vagina, especially from untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia or gonorrhea, spread upward into the reproductive system. PID can also sometimes be caused by normal vaginal bacteria after childbirth, miscarriage, or procedures like IUD insertion. Inline content unavailable
Why it matters:
If not treated quickly, PID can cause serious, long-term health problems. These include chronic pelvic pain, difficulty getting pregnant (infertility), and a higher risk of ectopic pregnancy (when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus). Some people may also develop abscesses (pockets of infection) that require hospitalization. Inline content unavailable
Symptoms:
Pain in the lower belly or pelvis
Abnormal vaginal discharge (may be yellow, green, or smell bad)
Pain during sex or while peeing
Irregular bleeding or spotting
Fever, chills, nausea, or vomiting
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Diagnosis and treatment:
There’s no single test for PID. Doctors usually diagnose it based on your symptoms, a pelvic exam, and lab tests. Treatment typically includes antibiotics taken for about two weeks. Severe cases may need IV medication or, rarely, surgery. Inline content unavailable
Prevention tips:
Get tested regularly for STIs
Use condoms or other barrier methods
Talk to your provider about STI screening if you’re sexually active or have a new partner
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How Amissa Helps
Amissa helps support early identification and follow-up by providing tools that improve communication between patients and clinicians.
Symptom Tracking Between Visits
Amissa allows users to log symptoms like pelvic pain, fever, unusual discharge, or fatigue. Tracking these over time helps reveal patterns that might suggest an infection is developing—even before a clinical visit.
Clinical Dashboards for Early Intervention
Healthcare providers using Amissa can view detailed symptom trends in real time. If PID-like symptoms begin to emerge, this data can help guide faster decisions around diagnostics, imaging, or pelvic exams.
Summary
Amissa does not diagnose PID, but it enhances awareness, improves symptom tracking, and enables more personalized, responsive care—especially during the postmenopausal years when infections may present differently.
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