Patient's question:
Usually there's not much going on, but every time I have sex with my boyfriend, I feel uncomfortable in my private area. Not only is the color of my discharge abnormal, but the smell is also very unpleasant. This issue has been troubling me for a long time. Please ask: What are the treatments available for treating pelvic inflammatory disease?Doctor's answer:
Common symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease:1. Dysmenorrhea: Often recurs 2-3 days before menstruation and intensifies during the menstrual period.
2. Lower abdominal pain of varying degrees: Pain is located in the lower abdomen or pelvic area, characterized as persistent dull pain, usually bilateral. Mild cases may cause discomfort in the lower abdomen, while severe cases, in addition to pain, may also have a sense of heaviness and fullness in the lower back. The pain often worsens after physical exertion, sexual activity, before menstruation, and during the menstrual period.
3. Increased menstrual flow: Due to pelvic blood clots, patients may experience an increase in menstrual flow. When ovarian function is impaired, menstrual disorders may occur.
4. Fever or chills: Mild pelvic inflammatory disease may present with mild fever. If the condition is severe, chills, high fever, headache, nausea, and dry vomiting may occur, with body temperature generally above 38°C.
5. Increased vaginal discharge: Abnormal vaginal discharge, such as mucopurulent secretions, may be observed.