Patient's question:
I have pelvic inflammatory disease with yellow discharge, and I experience abdominal pain every time I have my period. My cycle is 25 days. How should I treat it?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) refers to an infection of the uterus (uterus), fallopian tubes (tubes connecting the uterus and ovaries), and other reproductive organs, causing symptoms such as lower abdominal pain. This is a complication of many sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly severe ones like chlamydia and gonorrhea. It can damage nearby organs such as the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and tissues. It may lead to serious consequences, including infertility, ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the fallopian tubes or elsewhere in the uterus), the formation of abscesses, and chronic pelvic pain. Prompt treatment is recommended, with the best approach being a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine.