Patient's question:
I am a woman, 35 years old. I went through menopause two years ago, but recently I have been experiencing intense itching in my external genitalia and around the vaginal opening, and the odor of my discharge is also quite strong. Please ask: What conditions can cause pelvic inflammatory disease?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is caused by poor hygiene habits in patients or infections triggered during or after childbirth or abortion. A small portion of patients develop PID due to infections resulting from multiple abdominal surgeries. It is recommended that after diagnosis, active treatment must be initiated. Then, patients need to maintain a balanced diet, follow a regular sleep schedule, and regulate their physical and mental health. In daily life, it is important to maintain a positive mood, eat more light, soft, and liquid foods, drink plenty of water, and consume more vegetables and fruits.