Patient's question:
I am a 72-year-old woman who has been feeling quite tired lately. I have a sense that something is not right with my body. Could it be this disease? Please ask: What is pelvic inflammatory disease in women?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) refers to inflammation of the female upper genital tract and its surrounding tissues, primarily including endometritis, salpingitis, tubo-ovarian abscess, and pelvic peritonitis. The inflammation can be limited to one area or affect multiple areas simultaneously, with the most common being salpingitis and tubo-ovarian inflammation. PID is more commonly seen in sexually active women with menstruation, while it rarely occurs in premenarchal, postmenopausal, or unmarried women. The main symptoms include low-grade fever, lower abdominal and lumbosacral pain, and increased vaginal discharge. It is more prevalent in middle-aged women aged 30-50, especially among working women who sit for long periods and lack physical activity.