Patient's question:
I have chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, which has been going on for more than half a month. I want to ask, if this condition is left untreated, will it lead to ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) refers to the inflammation of the female internal reproductive organs and their surrounding connective tissues, as well as the pelvic peritoneum. Lower abdominal pain is the most significant and common symptom of PID patients. After suffering from PID, women may experience recurring lower abdominal pain. To alleviate lower abdominal pain caused by PID, it is essential to thoroughly treat the PID. When treating chronic PID, it is necessary to completely eliminate the inflammation while also reducing the body's immune response. It is important to actively treat endocrine disorders of ovarian function and prevent the concentrated impact of estrogen. For patients, if the PID condition is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment should be administered, and appropriate medications should be used. Otherwise, PID may recur.