Patient's question:
Every day I have lower abdominal pain. The day before my period, I have brown discharge, but it's not much, then it disappears. The next day, my period (bleeding) starts normally. On the fifth day of my period, there's no blood, only brown discharge, which continues for 5 days before stopping.Doctor's answer:
Mycoplasma genitalium, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae are major causes of chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and are recommended for screening. Although PID is a relatively long-term condition to treat, it is curable. At least, it can alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life, so it's important to have confidence in yourself. When seeking medical treatment, it's essential to go to a reputable hospital. Some hospitals I know of include: Southern Medical University Nanfang Hospital, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, and The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University