Abstract
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is defined as infection-induced inflammation of the upper female genital tract. Infection is usually ascending from the lower genital tract and may involve any combination of endometritis, salpingitis, parametritis, tubo-ovarian abscess, and pelvic peritonitis. Young women under the age of 25 are more likely to develop PID, with most cases being caused by sexually transmitted infections such as Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Mycoplasma genitalium. Diagnosis is primarily clinical and can be difficult, with symptoms ranging from asymptomatic to serious illness, and may be non-specific. Early diagnosis and treatment can potentially prevent both short-term complications, including tubo-ovarian or pelvic abscess, and long-term complications, such as chronic pelvic pain, infertility and ectopic pregnancy. This article aims to discuss the clinical presentation, diagnosis and management using a clinical case scenario as an example within the primary care setting using the latest evidence available.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practice
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
