Patient's question:
I've been married to my husband for almost a year now. After giving birth to my first child, my menstrual cycle has been irregular. Recently, I've experienced abnormal vaginal discharge with a fishy odor and lower abdominal pain. When I was talking with a friend recently, considering my symptoms, I started to suspect I might have pelvic inflammatory disease. I want to ask if my condition could be pelvic inflammatory disease?Doctor's answer:
You are experiencing abnormal leukorrhea again, along with a sensation of lower abdominal heaviness and pain. This is likely caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). It may also be accompanied by inflammation of the vagina or cervix. It is recommended that you visit a gynecology clinic for a thorough examination, including a color Doppler ultrasound, gynecological examination, and leukorrhea routine test. If PID and vaginal inflammation are confirmed, timely treatment should be administered. Oral medication can be used to treat PID, while medication can be inserted into the vagina to treat vaginal inflammation. Regular follow-up tests should also be conducted.