Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My girlfriend took emergency contraception 12 days ago, and her period started 6 days later. The color was darker than usual, and the flow was irregular. The day before yesterday morning, after she washed her private area, she noticed pain in her lower abdomen every time she used the bathroom since then.Current general condition: Pain during urination, strange sensations in the lower abdomen upon waking up every morning, followed by pain when using the bathroom. Additionally, her period is almost over, but she feels slight bloating and lower back pain.
Is it possible to have pelvic inflammatory disease or a urinary tract infection (though this condition is recent)?
First follow-up question: She has been feeling
Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease does not directly cause urinary tract infections, but long-term inflammatory stimulation can indirectly lead to urethritis, although it does not cause infection. It is recommended that you seek medical attention as soon as possible!