Patient's question:
I've been pregnant for five months, and I've been experiencing lower abdominal heaviness and pain. At first, I thought it was because my stomach was too heavy. But during my prenatal check-up yesterday, I found out it was pelvic inflammatory disease. Will pelvic inflammatory disease affect the fetus? Besides the heaviness and pain, I don't have any other symptoms. Is it okay if I don't treat it?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) may cause slight discomfort to the fetus in the early stages, increasing the likelihood of recurrent threatened miscarriage compared to the general population. However, at five months, it is relatively less likely to cause fetal distress. Pay attention to your diet and avoid spicy foods. If the condition is particularly severe, with significant pelvic fluid accumulation, you may consider using suppositories for treatment. This is because oral medications are not suitable for treating PID during pregnancy.