Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a very common gynecological disease. If it is not effectively treated and cared for in its early stages, it can easily lead to more gynecological problems. However, some women do not pay attention to self-observation in the early stages of PID, nor do they know that they should receive treatment, resulting in delaying the best treatment time and causing very serious consequences. So today, we will explain what PID is.
The pelvic cavity is part of the female reproductive system and is the lowest part of the reproductive system. Any bacterial infection can affect pelvic health because the pelvic cavity is closest to the vagina and vulva. To understand what pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is, you should first understand its symptoms. Only in this way can you detect its occurrence and presence in a timely manner.
One of the symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease: lumbosacral pain
Most patients with pelvic inflammatory disease will experience lumbosacral pain, because the pelvis is located closest to the lumbosacral region. Therefore, the most obvious symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease are lower back pain and abdominal pain.
If a woman experiences lower back pain for no apparent reason, and this symptom persists for a long time, it is very likely a symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease.
The second symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease: increased vaginal discharge.
Gynecological diseases often cause abnormal vaginal discharge, and pelvic inflammatory disease is no exception.
Because pelvic infection alters the amount of cervical mucus secretion, most patients with pelvic inflammatory disease experience increased vaginal discharge. Additionally, the discharge may turn yellow and have a cottage cheese-like consistency.
The third symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease: menstrual irregularities.
Pelvic inflammatory disease can significantly affect a woman's menstrual cycle and flow. Therefore, if menstruation is suddenly delayed or significantly delayed, it is very likely caused by gynecological inflammation, among which pelvic inflammatory disease is common.
In daily life, women must maintain good hygiene and care to prevent diseases like pelvic inflammatory disease from affecting their bodies. It is especially important to note that sexual intercourse during or immediately after menstruation is most likely to cause pelvic inflammatory disease.
