Patient's question:
Last time I had pain in my lower abdomen, and the hospital's thorough examination said I had pelvic inflammatory disease. I pay attention to personal hygiene, so why did I get this disease? What are the main causes of this disease? Would a man living a promiscuous life outside cause this disease?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) refers to the inflammation of the female pelvic reproductive organs, the connective tissues surrounding the uterus, and the pelvic peritoneum. Chronic PID is often a result of inadequate treatment during the acute phase. In fact, the female reproductive system has natural protective functions. Under normal circumstances, it can resist bacterial invasion. However, PID may recur only when the body's resistance increases or when the natural protective functions of the female reproductive system are compromised due to other reasons. Patients with PID are prone to fatigue, lower abdominal discomfort, pain, and sacral pain, which often worsen during physical exertion, sexual intercourse, and before or after menstruation. It is recommended to adopt a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatments, which will not lead to drug resistance.