What is PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE (PID)

IT IS A LEADING CAUSE OF INFERTILITY

This is a bacterial infection of the upper reproductive structures in women. These include the uterus, the fallopian tubes, the ovaries and surrounding support ligaments and peritoneum. This infection may disrupt the functioning of the fallopian tubes causing blockage and difficulties to get pregnant.

What cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

It occurs when bacteria infects the vagina and spreads upwards toward the upper reproductive structures. The most common bacteria is Neisseria gonorrhea and Chlamydia trachomatis. How ever it most often caused by more than one type of bacteria

Risk factors

Younger reproductive age group

Multiple sexual partners and non use of condoms

Invasive gynecological procedures like insertion of Intrauterine Device (IUD)

Poor menstrual hygiene. Use of dirty sanitary pads or keeping then in for too long.