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    What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

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    Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is infection of the reproductive organs of women which may be caused by chlamydia or gonorrhoea. This may include infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix  or ovaries.
    Symptoms may occur suddenly with abdominal pain or pain with deep penetration during sex, and fever. PID may also have more subtle signs such as irregular periods and abnormal vaginal discharge.
    PID can cause severe illness requiring treatment in hospital. In the long term PID can lead to difficulties becoming pregnant or problems when pregnancy occurs. PID is a major cause of infertility among women.
    Brenda
    Women’s Health EducatorHealth Information Line, Women’s Health Queensland Wide Women living in Queensland can also call our Health Information Line - a free information and referral service for Queensland women - on 3839 9988 or 1800 017 676 (toll free outside Brisbane). Please note that all health information provided by Women’s Health Queensland Wide is subject to this disclaimer

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