Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) generally refers to an infection of a female’s reproductive organs. “It usually occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria spread from your vagina to your uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries” (“Pelvic Inflammatory,” n.d.). Douching regularly can also cause PID and disrupts the balance of natural bacteria that women have in their body. Inflammation can cause irreversible damage causing scar tissue formation and may even prevent conception in women with this disease if left untreated. Chronic inflammation can be termed as lasting “2 weeks or longer, regardless of cause” (McCance & Huether, 2013, p. 214). This chronic inflammation can take years to heal and does not always result in cell or tissue regeneration.
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This is why it is so important to get pap smears if one is sexually active every year or if there is a significant change that the patient is aware of. “Signs and symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease may include: pain in your lower abdomen and pelvis, irregular menstrual bleeding, pain during intercourse, fever, heavy vaginal discharge or painful urination” (“Pelvic Inflammatory,” n.d.). Sexually transmitted diseases are common with this type of disease and patients should be aware of any malodorous discharge that may indicate an infection. Any type of severe pain, persistent vomiting or sustained fevers should be looked into immediately. It is important to know that pelvic inflammatory disease may sometimes present with very little symptoms or none at all. This is common with a diagnosis of chlamydia (“Pelvic Inflammatory,”
This is why it is so important to get pap smears if one is sexually active every year or if there is a significant change that the patient is aware of. “Signs and symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease may include: pain in your lower abdomen and pelvis, irregular menstrual bleeding, pain during intercourse, fever, heavy vaginal discharge or painful urination” (“Pelvic Inflammatory,” n.d.). Sexually transmitted diseases are common with this type of disease and patients should be aware of any malodorous discharge that may indicate an infection. Any type of severe pain, persistent vomiting or sustained fevers should be looked into immediately. It is important to know that pelvic inflammatory disease may sometimes present with very little symptoms or none at all. This is common with a diagnosis of chlamydia (“Pelvic Inflammatory,”