Patient's question:
Recently, my girlfriend has been experiencing lower abdominal pain every time we have sex. During her period, the pain is so severe that she can't straighten up. Seeing her in pain, I'm very worried. Could this be a symptom of chronic pelvic inflammatory disease?Doctor's answer:
Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease mainly includes: (1) Systemic symptoms are often not obvious, sometimes with low fever and easy fatigue. The course of the disease is prolonged, and some patients may have symptoms of neurasthenia. (2) Scar adhesions and pelvic congestion caused by chronic inflammation can lead to lower abdominal heaviness, pain, and lower back and sacral soreness, often worsening during exertion, sexual intercourse, and before or after menstruation. (3) Due to pelvic congestion, patients may experience excessive menstrual bleeding. Damage to ovarian function can lead to menstrual disorders, and tubal adhesions and blockages can cause infertility.