Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Archives

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is an infection of a woman’s uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and the inside of the pelvis. It is caused by certain STIs, such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea. However, other infections that are not sexually transmitted can also cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

PID can be silent or may cause abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, fever, burning when passing urine, pain during sex or irregular vaginal bleeding. Some women can become very ill with PID, and may need admission to hospital for high dose antibiotic treatment. PID can lead to complications such as ectopic pregnancy, chronic (long term) pelvic pain, infertility, and an increased risk of cancer- so early diagnosis and treatment is important.

Mycoplasma Genitalium- a common STI that people don’t know about
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Mycoplasma Genitalium- a common STI that people don’t know about

Mycoplasma Genitalium- a common STI that many people don't know about what is it? symptoms diagnosis treatment What is Mycoplasma Genitalium? Most people have heard of STIs such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea and Genital Herpes, but there is much less awareness about Mycoplasma Genitalium. However, we now know it’s [...]

Chlamydia- do I have it? what should I do?
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Chlamydia- do I have it? what should I do?

Chlamydia- could I have it and what should I do? what is it? symptoms diagnosis treatment Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Australia. It is particularly common in people under the age of 30. All sexually active people should [...]

6 tummy pains women should know about
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6 tummy pains women should know about

Causes of tummy pain in women We all get abdominal aches and pains now and then- most of the time it’s nothing much to worry about and gets better by itself. However, certain causes of tummy pain can indicate a serious underlying problem and shouldn’t be ignored: [...]

What are the complications of Chlamydia?
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What are the complications of Chlamydia?

What are the complications of Chlamydia? Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Australia. It is caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. In women, Chlamydia infection usually affects the neck of the womb (cervix) and the womb (uterus). In men, it usually affects the [...]

Chlamydia- PID and other complications
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Chlamydia- PID and other complications

Chlamydia- PID and other complications What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common STI (sexually transmitted infection). In most cases it is a silent condition, with no symptoms- this means it’s important for people who are sexually active to have regular testing. In women, it may present with vaginal discharge or irregular vaginal bleeding. [...]

Chlamydia- a common STI that can be a serious problem
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Chlamydia- a common STI that can be a serious problem

Chlamydia- a common infection that can be silent but serious What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection or STI that can infect men and women- it is the most commonly reported communicable disease in Australia. While it often goes undetected, it can cause a lot [...]