Question

what is pelvic inflammatory disease ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

An infection of the female reproductive organs.

It usually occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria spread from the vagina to the womb (uterus), fallopian tubes or ovaries.

Common:

More than 1 million cases per year (India)

Spreads by sexual contact

Treatable by a medical professional

Short-term: resolves within days to weeks

Requires a medical diagnosis

Lab tests or imaging often required

Common symptoms include pelvic pain and fever. There may be vaginal discharge.