Pelvic infection, which has names such as pelvic inflammatory disease, pelvic inflammatory disease, PID, is one of the most damaging types of infection in the female genital organs. A pelvic infection, caused by microorganisms that spread from the vagina or cervix upwards into the upper genital area, is usually transmitted during sexual intercourse. It can also sometimes occur in women during childbirth, abortion or surgery. Polygamy, intrauterine device use, vaginal douching, AIDS and bacterial vaginosis are among other factors that cause pelvic infections.
Symptoms of Pelvic Infection
A pelvic infection, a serious type of infection, occurs in the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries. Some symptoms of pelvic infection, which affects the reproductive organs and can lead to serious consequences such as infertility if left untreated, are as follows:
- Pelvic and lower abdominal pain
- Vaginal discharge
- Intermittent and post-coital bleeding
- Tenderness on pelvic examination
- Pain in cervical movements
What are the Risks of Pelvic Infection?
Pelvic infection, which is often confused with joint pain and therefore delayed in treatment, can lead to serious health problems, especially infertility and miscarriage, if left untreated. Pelvic infection can also lead to blockage of the fallopian tubes and adhesions between organs in the pelvis. The type of pelvic infection transmitted through sexual intercourse is called gonorrhea, commonly known as gonorrhea. In addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, mycoplasmas, toxoplasma, tubercle bacilli, group B streptococci and the use of a spiral can cause pelvic infection.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Pelvic Infection
In order to diagnose pelvic infection, the patient undergoes examination, ultrasound and laboratory tests. Since pelvic infection can be confused with appendicitis, endometriosis, adnexal mass torsion, ectopic pregnancy and urinary tract infections, caution should be exercised in the diagnostic phase and laparoscopy should be performed if the tests are not sufficient.
In the treatment of mild to moderate pelvic infections, patients can be treated as outpatients. The patient is usually treated with antibiotics. However, surgery (laparoscopic or open surgery) may be necessary in some cases. If the disease is transmitted through sexual intercourse, partner treatment is applied.
