Patient's question:
When I was with my boyfriend, I accidentally got pregnant. At that time, I had an abortion, and it was a year ago. I noticed stomach pain and had a thorough check-up, which revealed pelvic inflammation. What kind of help do I need: I was busy at the time and didn't recover promptly. What should I do? Is it still treatable?Doctor's answer:
The condition of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is very stubborn, and it is essential to undergo thorough treatment. Otherwise, over time, the body's resistance becomes weak, making it easy to develop other diseases. If PID does not heal on its own, it can lead to ovarian dysfunction and fallopian tube adhesion or blockage, resulting in abdominal pain, lower back pain, excessive vaginal discharge, and even infertility. If pregnancy occurs, there is a risk of ectopic pregnancy (tubal pregnancy), which is relatively dangerous. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure the condition has healed before giving birth.