Can pelvic inflammatory disease affect fertility?

Patient's question:

This October, we got divorced because we weren't very young and chose to have children after getting married. Later, he often felt abdominal discomfort and pain when falling, with lower back pain, especially after sitting for a long time. Additionally, the amount of white discharge had a bad odor. Later, she went to the hospital for a gynecological examination and discovered pelvic inflammatory disease. Will pelvic inflammatory disease affect childbirth?

Doctor's answer:

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can lead to pregnancy. However, it is recommended to treat the inflammation first and control it before preparing for conception. Folic acid tablets should be taken orally during the first three months of early pregnancy to prevent cardiovascular malformations in the fetus. Pay attention to external genital hygiene, keep the external genital area dry and breathable, and change underwear frequently. Symptomatic treatment can be carried out using some medications. If severe abdominal pain occurs, oral antibiotics should be taken for treatment.

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