Patient's question:
I want to have a child this year, but I was recently diagnosed with chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. My menstrual periods are also irregular (I had my period on the 10th of last month and on the 11th of this month). Can chronic pelvic inflammatory disease affect pregnancy?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. It is often a serious complication of many sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly chlamydia and gonorrhea. It can damage nearby structures such as the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and their connections. It may lead to severe consequences, including infertility, ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the fallopian tubes or elsewhere in the uterus), the formation of abscesses, and chronic pelvic pain. Timely treatment is recommended, with the best approach being a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. This helps avoid drug resistance and ensures better treatment outcomes.