What are the sequelae of pelvic inflammatory disease?

What are the sequelae of pelvic inflammatory disease?

Pelvic inflammation is a common gynecological inflammation caused by infection during uterine surgery, lack of attention to hygiene during menstruation, etc. Pelvic inflammation is also prone to cause some sequelae, such as infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain, which is very harmful.

Pelvic inflammatory disease can cause lower abdominal pain, fever, increased vaginal discharge, and worsening symptoms after sexual intercourse. Active treatment is required. If not treated in time or not treated thoroughly, it can easily cause many sequelae and bring greater harm.

1. Infertility: Infertility is a sequela of pelvic inflammation. Pelvic inflammation can cause adhesion or blockage of the fallopian tubes, thereby affecting ovulation and the combination of eggs and sperm, leading to infertility. The probability of infertility caused by acute pelvic inflammation is about 25%. If the treatment is not thorough during the treatment process, resulting in repeated attacks of pelvic inflammation, the probability of infertility will be higher.

2. Ectopic pregnancy: If you have pelvic inflammation, the possibility of another pregnancy will increase. For example, chronic pelvic inflammation is generally bilateral fallopian tube inflammation, which will cause the fallopian tube to turn over after a long time, leading to narrowing or even closure of the tube cavity. When the sperm and egg combine to form a fertilized egg, there is no way to implant in the uterus, which will lead to ectopic pregnancy.

3. Chronic pelvic pain: sequelae of pelvic inflammation and chronic pelvic pain. Pelvic inflammation can cause adhesion of the fallopian tubes, but it is also easy to form scars and cause pelvic congestion. This will often cause symptoms of lower abdominal pain, swelling, and lumbar pain. The pain is more intense after fatigue or after sexual intercourse. Data show that about 20% of acute pelvic inflammation will have sequelae of chronic pelvic pain after the attack.

The above three points are common sequelae of pelvic inflammation. Recurrent attacks and sexual frigidity are also sequelae of pelvic inflammation. Once you have pelvic inflammation, you must treat it in time, preferably through surgery to prevent recurrence and cause greater harm.