Patient's question:
I've been having irregular periods recently, often delayed, and sometimes with a lot of blood flow. There's also some lower abdominal pain. I went to the hospital for a gynecological examination and found out that I have pelvic inflammatory disease. I don't know if this will affect pregnancy.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the main symptoms of acute pelvic inflammatory disease are lower abdominal pain, fever, and increased vaginal discharge. The abdominal pain is persistent and worsens with activity or sexual intercourse. If the condition is severe, it may include chills, high fever, headache, and loss of appetite. In women who develop the condition during their menstrual period, symptoms may include heavier menstrual flow and prolonged periods. If pelvic inflammation forms an abscess, it can cause local pressure symptoms. Pressure on the bladder may lead to frequent urination, dysuria, and difficulty urinating; pressure on the rectum may cause rectal symptoms such as tenesmus. Acute pelvic inflammatory disease can further progress to diffuse peritonitis, sepsis, and septic shock, which can be life-threatening in severe cases.