Is there a difference between vaginitis, adnexitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease? Can chronic inflammation occur?

Patient's question:

Go to the hospital for a check-up, different doctors examine different inflammatory conditions. Pain on both sides, occasionally when it flares up, it can be a needle-like pain on both sides or one side. The vagina is a bit dry, and sometimes it itches too. What kind of inflammation is this? Can it be cured?

Doctor's answer:

Appendicitis is an infection of the fallopian tubes and ovaries caused by pathogenic microorganisms invading the reproductive organs. It is a common disease, often resulting from poor hygiene during menstruation, sexual intercourse during menstruation, or the entry of bacteria during induced abortion. Pelvic inflammatory disease refers to the inflammation of the upper reproductive tract and surrounding tissues in women, including endometritis, salpingitis, tubo-ovarian abscess, and pelvic peritonitis.
Medications primarily involve the use of traditional Chinese herbal medicines, such as Fule Chongji, Kingjinteng capsules, Fuyanning, and Gongyanping. When taking these medications, it is essential to adhere to continuous use for at least one month.

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