Patient's question:
I have been pregnant for three and a half months. A few days ago, when I went for a prenatal check-up, the doctor said I had adnexitis. I am very sad now and don't know if I can still keep the baby.Doctor's answer:
1. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) increases the risk of miscarriage during pregnancy. Due to the inflammatory stimulation of PID, the pelvic area is prone to congestion, and the uterus also becomes congested and soft, leading it to press closer to the rectum. This controls the sacral nerves, producing a sensation of downward pressure. The uterus compresses the rectum, stimulating the rectal mucosa to contract and causing defecation. If pregnancy occurs, the congestion in the pelvic area and uterus becomes more pronounced, and if the inflammation affects the rectum, it will stimulate the rectum, leading to nausea and vomiting again. This can easily cause the newly implanted embryo to undergo miscarriage.2. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) during pregnancy can also lead to ectopic pregnancy. Although there are several causes of ectopic pregnancy, clinical diagnosis has found that it is primarily caused by tubal inflammation. Inflammation of the fallopian tubes can lead to narrowing and deformation of the tubal lumen, making it difficult for the fertilized egg to pass through smoothly.