Patient's question:
I am a 67-year-old woman who has been feeling quite tired recently. I have a sense that something is not healthy with my body. Could it be this disease? Please ask: How is pelvic inflammatory disease caused?Doctor's answer:
The causes of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) are varied:(1) Postpartum or post-abortion infection: During labor, the mother's physical condition is weak, or sexual activity is engaged in too soon after childbirth. Pathogens take advantage of this vulnerability to enter the uterine cavity, easily leading to infection and causing PID.
(2) Lack of hygiene: Infrequent replacement of sanitary pads and liners, as well as bathing during menstruation or sexual intercourse during menstruation, can allow pathogens to enter and cause PID.
(3) Prolonged sitting: Long periods of sitting can lead to bacterial growth, allowing pathogenic bacteria to infiltrate and trigger PID.