PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)

PID is inflammation of the upper female genital tract caused by infection.

How you get it: 

PID can be caused by some sexually transmitted diseases including Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea.  It is sometimes caused by other infections which are not sexually transmitted.

Signs and symptoms: 

New and severe cramping and pain in the lower tummy, and pain deep inside during sex.  You may feel unwell in yourself and have fevers.

Treatment: 

Antibiotics can cure the infection.

If it’s not treated: 

Can occasionally cause scarring inside which could lead to infertility (unable to get pregnant) and a risk of ectopic pregnancy.  The risk of these complications increases if you have PID more than once.