Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Gul, Bayan Khalid Sabb; Albati, Zainab Ali; Badr, Rawan Rafat Ismaeel; Alfaraj, Zainab Mohammed; Almatrafi, Ali Shuja; Banoun, Ahmad Abdullatif; Maki, Razan Mohammad Hassan; Bagdood, Sara Faisal; AlJuhani, Amro Sulaiman; Alahmari, Asma Saad

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Umm Alqura University

² Pavol Jozef Safari

³ Maternity And Children Hospital In Makkah

⁴ Maternity And Children Hospital Dammam

⁵ Ibn Sina National College

⁶ University Of Kassala

⁷ King Abdulaziz University

⁸ King Khalid University

Abstract

Introduction: Pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID) is caused by infections in the female reproductive tract that includes pelvic peritoneum, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the endometrium. These infections are commonly caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhea, or other sexually transmitted infections. 800,000 women get a diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease annually in the United States. PID usually causes irreversible damage to the reproductive tract, and treatment mainly depends on preventing further scarring or complications. Immediate broad spectrum antibiotics are indicated. Treatment can include hospitalization as well as surgery.
Methodology: We conducted this review using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE, from January 1985 to February 2017. The following search terms were used: pelvic inflammatory diseases, pathogens causing pelvic inflammatory diseases, causes of infertility, treatment and diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory diseases. Aim: In this review, we aim to study the pathophysiology and etiology of pelvic inflammatory diseases, as well as to study the diagnosis, treatment, and possible complications of this condition.
Conclusion: It is essential to raise the awareness and knowledge of females in general regarding PID and its symptoms, as early detection will significantly decrease the likelihood of severe complications. Other than infertility, complications of pelvic inflammatory disease include chronic pain. More research is needed in this field to improve management and care of patients suffering from this condition.

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