06.12.26 Public Health Education Topic: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Health Department
- 6 days ago
- 1 min read
Per CDC:
Key points
Untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a serious condition, in women
1 in 8 women with a history of PID experience difficulties getting pregnant.
You can prevent PID if you know how to protect yourself.
What is PID?
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) an infection of a woman's reproductive organs. It is a complication often caused by some STIs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea. Other infections that are not sexually transmitted can also cause PID.
How do I get PID?
You are more likely to get PID if you
Have an STI and do not get treated
Have more than one sex partner
Have a sex partner who has sex partners other than you
Have had PID before
Are sexually active and are age 25 or younger
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Use an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control. However, the small increased risk is mostly limited to the first three weeks after the IUD is placed inside the uterus by a doctor
How can I reduce my risk of getting PID?
The only way to avoid STIs is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
If you are sexually active, you can do the following things to lower your chances of getting PID:
Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and has negative STI test results
Using latex condoms the right way every time you have sex
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