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Usually the cervix protects internal organs against bacterial attacks. But if it is infected by any sexual diseases like gonorrhea, Chlamydia, infection quickly spreads from cervix to uterus and fallopian tubes. Sometimes, abortion, childbirth, pelvic procedures like endometrial biopsy can trigger the infection. It can lead to infertility/ increased risk of ectopic pregnancy and chronic pelvic pain. Symptoms:- Usually no signs or symptoms are evident in initial stage. It is usually detected when there are problems getting pregnant. 1.Upper abdominal pain 2.Tender stomach 3.Nausea and vomiting 4.Pain during urination 5.Pain during sexual intercourse 6.Fever 7.Chills 8.Green or yellow vaginal discharge with unusual odor 9.Unusual bleeding between periods Causes:- 1.Unsafe sexual activity 2.STDs like gonorrhea and Chlamydia 3.Previous occurrence of PID 4.Promiscuous sexual behavior 5.Regular douching-it disturbs balance of bacteria in vaginal tract 6.Teenagers / Individuals before 25 having regular sex Diagnosis:- 1.Pelvic exam and cervical exam to check severity of infection 2.History of sexual activity 3.Testing vaginal discharge to detect occurrence of gonorrhea and Chlamydia. 4.Blood test to detect infection 5.Ultrasound 6.Endometrial Biopsy 7.Laparoscopy Treatment:- 1.Antibiotics:-If the disease has not much progressed, antibiotics dosages are prescribed. If the infection is mild, antibiotics are to be taken orally. In severe case, a patient is hospitalized and administered antibiotics intravenously. Even if Sexual partner(s) are not diagnosed positive, they also need preventive medications. Sexual activity is banned till full recovery is achieved. 2.Laparoscopy: - It is performed if infection has lead to pus formation in damaged tissue. The tissue is removed to prevent rupture of tissue and further infection. 3.Hysterectomy:- If the puss formation is on uterus, doctors recommend removal of uterus 4.Oophorectomy: - Removal of ovaries to remove abscess formation on ovaries. 5.Nerve ablation surgery to destroy nerves which regulate sensation of pelvic organs. It is performed in case of chronic pain. Prevention:- 1.Avoiding multiple sexual partners 2.Quick medical advice if symptoms are evident 3.Regular gynecologic check ups 4.Applying barrier methods like condom/ diaphragm/ spermicides 5.Removing IUD if having multiple sexual partners 6.Avoiding douching One should be vigilant about the signs and re occurrences of PID as it can cause significant harm to reproductive organs. She should consult the doctor about fertility options available. John Anderson has written above article and he is having the knowledge about the sexual health, its medicines like Kamagra Jelly, Penegra, Kamagra kamagra oral jelly and kamagra soft tabs.
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