Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Diagnosis and Prevention
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is also known as Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder or PID. PID is the infection of the upper part of the female reproductive system, namely the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the uterus. It is a bacterial infection that spreads upwards from the vagina and the cervix. It further infects the upper parts of the reproductive system. Women with more than one episode of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease are at a greater risk of infertility and should consult their gynecologist for an infertility evaluation.
Symptoms:
The early onset of PID exhibits almost no signs and symptoms. While the following symptoms are observed in severe infection cases.
- Lower abdominal pain
- Heavy, unpleasant vaginal discharge
- Irregular bleeding between periods
- Pain during intercourse
- Fever, and chills
- Pain while urination
Severe infections give rise to complications such as
- Endometritis
- Tubo-ovarian abscess (fluid build-up in fallopian tubes and ovaries),
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Infertility and
- an increased chance of Ectopic Pregnancy
Risk Factors:
The chances of having Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder might increase if the woman has
- Multiple Sexual Partners
- Being in a sexual relationship with a person who has multiple sexual partners,
- Unprotected Sex
- Douching (vaginal rinsing)
- Having a previous history of PID.
- Sexually Active Females aged below 25 years are at higher risk.
Diagnosis
- Blood and urine tests: which check the white blood cell count as a sign of infection.
- Ultrasound Sonography
- Laparoscopy
Prevention:
Prevention is possible for pelvic inflammatory disorder and is generally simple. It includes having protected sex, having a single sexual partner, regular screening for STIs, using barrier methods of protection such as condoms while performing intercourse, avoid douching, and abstinence.
Treatment:
Treatments options include
- Antibiotic therapy depending upon the infectious agent.
- In the case of no relief of symptoms, a stronger course of treatment is needed.
- Intravenous antibiotic therapy followed by regular oral antibiotics
- Surgery in cases of abscess and rupture in the fallopian tubes or ovaries.
- Avoiding sexual intercourse until the complete recovery.
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Is there a correlation between PCOD and brain stroke? How to prevent it?
PCOD may not be serious in all women having it, as the world’s one-third women population suffers from the same. it is observed, many women with PCOD, live a healthy life, as they do not notice any signs and complications. With dietary control, medication and exercise, PCOD can be effectively treated.
However, PCOS is more alarming (than PCOD) and has shown an increased risk of strokes in later life. The major contributor to stroke is increased BMI.
It is difficult to estimate the duration of developing the condition of brain stroke in PCOD/PCOS cases, as many factors determine the same, e.g. BMI, age, the severity of the condition, preexisting diseases (cardiac disease, diabetes), etc.
Prevention:
Keep a watch on your weight and BMI (it is the actual culprit). Follow a strict routine of diet, exercise, and medication, as advised by the doctor. Go for regular health screening to assess your health condition.
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