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

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 quite a common infection, and doctors are starting to include it more [...]

Sexual health, Vaginal bleeding, Mycoplasma Genitalium, STI, Vaginal Discharge, STI test, Pelvic pain, PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease|

Chlamydia- do I have it? what should I do?
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Chlamydia- do I have it? 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 consider regular STI checks, particularly if they have multiple partners. It [...]

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Sexual health, STI, STI test, Pelvic pain, PID, Chlamydia|

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: [...]

Endometriosis, PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Gallstones, Biliary Colic, Cholecystitis, Abdominal pain, Women's Health|

What are the complications of Chlamydia?
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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 urethra (the tube urine passes through), in [...]

Women's Health, Sexual health, STI, STI test, PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Chlamydia|

Chlamydia- PID and other complications
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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. In men, it may present with [...]

PID, Women's Health, Sexual health, STI, STI test, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Chlamydia|

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

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 of damage to a woman's reproductive system, putting her future ability [...]

Sexual health, STI, STI test, PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Chlamydia, Women's Health|