Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Could dizziness and leg cramps be caused by pelvic inflammatory disease?Doctor's answer:
Hello, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is one of the common gynecological diseases, which is divided into chronic and acute types. If acute PID is treated promptly, thoroughly, and effectively, it is often curable. If treatment is delayed, it can become chronic, and this type of PID often causes infertility in women. However, the condition can be stubborn, and during periods of weakened immunity, it may have acute flare-ups. Since PID often affects quality of life and sexual life due to prolonged duration, it can also lead to infertility and tumor induction. Incomplete treatment also makes it highly prone to recurrence. Therefore, the treatment for this disease must be thorough. It is recommended to combine traditional Chinese and Western medicine, as this approach does not lead to drug resistance and yields better results. Recommended traditional Chinese medicine: Women's Golden Pill (capsules). Generally, 3–4 courses of treatment are recommended, with 2–3 courses for milder conditions. Each course lasts 14 days. During sensitive periods, sexual activity should be avoided. During menstruation, after induced abortion, and after gynecological surgeries such as IUD insertion or removal, vaginal bleeding should be strictly prohibited. Additionally, sexual activity, swimming, tub baths, and saunas should be avoided, and sanitary pads should be changed frequently.