4. Chronic Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID, is an umbrella term for a distinct set of conditions and clinical manifestations that affect women suffering from an inflammatory disorder of the genital tract. These conditions include endometritis, salpingitis, salpingooforitis, fallopian tube abscesses, pelvic peritonitis and in extreme cases, septic shock.
Pelvic inflammatory disease is generally the result of an infection caused by common bacteria or virus. However, PID is commonly seen in females with HIV infection. The most commonly reported symptoms include lower abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, irregular menstruation, and painful intercourse.
PID can cause serious complications, including infertility and, if left untreated, death.
