Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is inflammation or infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. It's usually caused by a bacterial infection, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. If it isn't treated, PID can cause scar tissue in the pelvic organs and lead to infertility and other problems.
It may not cause any symptoms. But when it does, they may include pelvic pain, fever, and vaginal discharge.
After you've had PID, you are more likely to get it again.
Current as of: November 8, 2019
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Kevin C. Kiley MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology