Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

(PID)

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is an infection of a female's reproductive organs. Untreated STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea can lead to PID. 1 in 8 women who have had PID in the past have trouble getting pregnant. If you know how to protect yourself, you can avoid PID.

Symptoms

The sexual parts of a woman get infected with pelvic inflammatory disease. Some STDs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, can cause this issue. PID can also be caused by illnesses that are not spread sexually.

How do you get it?

PID is more likely to happen if you: 

  • Don't get treated for an STD;

  • Have more than one sex partner;

  • Have a sex partner who has other sex partners besides you;

  • Have had PID before;

  • Are sexually active and younger than 25 years old;

  • Douche;

  • Use an intrauterine device (IUD) to keep from getting pregnant. But the small risk is mostly only there for the first three weeks after a doctor puts the IUD in the uterus.

How do you protect yourself?

STIs can only be avoided by not having vaginal, oral, or anal sex. If you are sexually active, you can lower your chances of getting PID by doing the following:

Being in a long-term, stable relationship with a partner who has been tested for STDs and has clear results; Using latex condoms the right way every time you have sex.

For additional information, visit cdc.gov

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