Infection of the female reproductive organs such as the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tube leads to inflammation or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Persistent vaginal infection and sexually transmitted infections are its common causes. Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea are the most common causative organisms. It may lead to abscess formation, scarring, and infertility. Symptoms include pain in the pelvic region and lower back, increased urinary frequency, pain during intercourse, vaginal discharge, spotting between periods, fever, etc. Antimicrobials are the treatment of choice. Rarely surgery may be needed to drain the abscess or to treat scarring.
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Could my wife's late periods be due to PID?
Query: Hi, My wife was diagnosed with GUTB (Genitourinary Tuberculosis) and was tested positive for TB PCR. HSG showed blocked fallopian tube whereas USG showed normal ovaries and uterus. After 9 months of ATT (Antitubercular Treatment) her fallopian tube opened during the HSG test. Thereafter doctor start... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your wife is suffering from tuberculosis and it affects her fallopian tube. Now she is suffering from PID, it may be because of tuberculosis or because of some other infection. She feels nausea because of PID or because of drugs used in conception. Please do... Read Full »