PID, pelvic inflammatory disease, is an infection in the female reproductive system, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. It occurs when the reproductive system gets infected with sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia or gonorrhea. The symptoms include pain in the lower abdomen, fever, unusual discharge with bad odor from the vagina, and pain during urination. Taking antibiotics helps to treat this condition.
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I get abdominal pain a week after periods. Can this be PID?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old married woman with two children. Although earlier I was having regular periods with 28 days cycle, but for the last six months, I am having irregular periods with less than 28 days gap in between. The gaps in the last four periods are within 20 days. And this is noti... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should be investigated for urine infection, and for PID (pelvic inflammatory disease). Meanwhile, you can start tablet Zenflox Oz (Ofloxacin and Ornidazole) twice a day for five days for foul smell and infection which can help you in PID and UTI both. Drink more ... Read Full »