Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) usually needs an emergency room, not urgent care. If this is happening now, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
General
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the uterus, tubes or ovaries, usually from sexually transmitted bacteria such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. It can cause lower belly pain, fever and abnormal discharge or bleeding, and untreated infection can lead to infertility and serious illness.
- Emergency room
What is pelvic inflammatory disease (pid)?
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the uterus, tubes or ovaries, usually from sexually transmitted bacteria such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. It can cause lower belly pain, fever and abnormal discharge or bleeding, and untreated infection can lead to infertility and serious illness.
Common symptoms
- Lower belly or pelvic pain
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Fever
- Pain with sex or urination
How we treat it at AfterOurs
PID needs a pelvic exam and testing for infection and pregnancy, and it is treated with antibiotics. More seriously ill patients need hospital care. Because of the risk of complications, we recommend a prompt in-person evaluation.
When to come in
Pelvic pain with fever, discharge or bleeding should be evaluated promptly. Go to the ER if pain is severe or you feel very ill.