Pelvic inflammatory Disease

Pelvic inflammatory Disease What is PID? - Answer-A clinical syndrome resulting from cervical microorganisms ascending to the endometrium, fallopian tubes, and contiguous structures What are the risk factors for PID? - Answer-Being a teenage girl, having multiple sexual partners, using intrauterine devices, and having prior PID What are the usual pathogens in PID? - Answer-Usually polymicrobic agents: N. gonorrhea, C. trachomatis, and mixed aerobic and anaerobic bacteria What is the classic triad of symptoms and signs in PID? - Answer-Pelvic pain, increased vaginal discharge, and fever (found in only 20% of women). Asymptomatic PID may also occur. What are the sequelae of PID? - Answer-Infertility, ectopic pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain, and recurrent episodes of PID