Patient's question:
Married for two years, no children. Had an abortion after trying to get pregnant for 10 years. Now want to do pre-pregnancy tests. Had candidiasis, and recently have lower back pain and mild dysmenorrhea.Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can cause lower back pain, especially with increased pain after exertion, sexual intercourse, and before or after menstruation, accompanied by abnormal gynecological symptoms such as irregular periods. PID is an inflammation of the connective tissues surrounding the female's ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus, as well as the pelvic peritoneum. The main treatment is antibiotic therapy using sensitive antibiotics.