Wht is the effect of PID (Pelvic Infamatory Disease)?

Question

I m 29, single, no child. Recently my USG test result is showing tht I m having an enlarged uterous with some collection in it and I ve got PID as well. I m having some medicined for PID. Doctor is recomending me to get a child ASAP (if i ve any plan for so). But i want to wait another 3/4 yers to take a baby. Can any body tell me under this situation can i wait such long or not?

Answer 1

Scarring can be a big problem with PID. Unfortunately in women who have endometriosis when they have certain symptoms it can make a doctor think PID (just passing this on in case you run in to other problems).

I would recommend getting another opinion and preferably from someone that does not share the same office of the doctor that you currently see.

Answer 2

Hi,
Pl get treated first. Pl. find here the details .
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a condition in which there is inflammation of pelvic organs, that is the uterus, fallopian tubes and the ovaries as well as the surrounding tissues. It is an extremely common condition, and about 20% of all women attending a gynaecology outpatient clinic will may have PID. The condition is easily treated if diagnosed early and managed appropriately.

PID is caused by an infection by certain bacteria. The infection ascends from the vagina. It can occur spontaneously, but more often follows like medical termination of pregnancy (MTP), curettage (D&C) and other minor operations performed on the cervix or uterus. It may also occur as a sexually transmitted disease. The commonly infecting organisms could be N. gonorrhoea, chlammydia or MTb.


Patients with PID present with pain in lower abdomen, pain during intercourse, irregular periods and vaginal discharge. The discharge is usually whitish, but may be thick, yellow and foul smelling, indicating pus. Fever is sometimes present. Most patients have a general feeling of ill health. The gynaecologist will usually elicit pain on internal examination.

THE TREATMENT

The treatment of PID is by antibiotics. Ciprofloxacin and metronidazole are the most commonly used medicines. Painkillers, such as ibuprofen and diclofenac, are often required. In severe acute cases the patient may need hospitalisation and treatment with intravenous antibiotics. In less severe cases, patients may be treated on outpatient basis with oral antibiotics. Antibiotic treatment is usually given for 7-10 days. Chronic cases may need treatment for longer periods. Local treatment can be effective, with the use of vaginal pessaries containing antibiotics and anti-fungal agents.

Patients resistant to treatment may have collections of pus in the pelvic cavity. These patients may require laparoscopy, which helps in diagnosis, rules out other conditions as well as allows aspiration of the pus. In very severe illness, not responding to high dose antibiotics, an open operation may be needed to remove the uterus (hysterectomy).