&lt;h1 data-start=&quot;169&quot; data-end=&quot;217&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;219&quot; data-end=&quot;494&quot;&gt;Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a &lt;strong data-start=&quot;258&quot; data-end=&quot;313&quot;&gt;serious infection of the female reproductive organs&lt;/strong&gt;, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and cervix. It occurs when bacteria ascend from the vagina or cervix into the upper genital tract, causing inflammation and damage.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;496&quot; data-end=&quot;853&quot;&gt;If left untreated, PID can lead to long-term complications like &lt;strong data-start=&quot;560&quot; data-end=&quot;575&quot;&gt;infertility&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;577&quot; data-end=&quot;598&quot;&gt;ectopic pregnancy&lt;/strong&gt; (when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus), and &lt;strong data-start=&quot;656&quot; data-end=&quot;679&quot;&gt;chronic pelvic pain&lt;/strong&gt; that affects quality of life. In some cases, the infection can spread beyond the pelvic organs into the bloodstream, creating a life-threatening condition called &lt;strong data-start=&quot;842&quot; data-end=&quot;852&quot;&gt;sepsis&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;855&quot; data-end=&quot;1028&quot;&gt;The majority of PID cases are linked to &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/stis-in-hong-kong&quot;&gt;sexually transmitted infections (STIs)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, particularly &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/chlamydia-in-hong-kong-testing-symptoms-treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;948&quot; data-end=&quot;961&quot;&gt;chlamydia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/gonorrhoea-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;966&quot; data-end=&quot;979&quot;&gt;gonorrhea&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, though it can sometimes develop without an STI.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;855&quot; data-end=&quot;1028&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1035&quot; data-end=&quot;1081&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Causes Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1083&quot; data-end=&quot;1193&quot;&gt;PID is caused by &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1100&quot; data-end=&quot;1124&quot;&gt;bacterial infections&lt;/strong&gt; that invade the upper reproductive tract.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;1083&quot; data-end=&quot;1193&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The main culprits include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1197&quot; data-end=&quot;1278&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1197&quot; data-end=&quot;1222&quot;&gt;Chlamydia trachomatis&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; a common STI that is often symptomless but damaging&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1281&quot; data-end=&quot;1365&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1281&quot; data-end=&quot;1306&quot;&gt;Neisseria gonorrhoeae&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; the bacteria causing gonorrhea, another widespread STI&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1368&quot; data-end=&quot;1472&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1368&quot; data-end=&quot;1405&quot;&gt;Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma species&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; less well-known bacteria linked to PID and bacterial vaginosis&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1475&quot; data-end=&quot;1543&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1475&quot; data-end=&quot;1501&quot;&gt;Other vaginal bacteria&lt;/strong&gt; that disrupt the normal healthy balance&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;1545&quot; data-end=&quot;1584&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Certain factors can increase your risk:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1588&quot; data-end=&quot;1628&quot;&gt;Having multiple or new sexual partners&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1631&quot; data-end=&quot;1663&quot;&gt;Unprotected sexual intercourse&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1666&quot; data-end=&quot;1747&quot;&gt;Recent insertion of an &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1689&quot; data-end=&quot;1718&quot;&gt;intrauterine device (IUD)&lt;/strong&gt;, especially within 3 weeks&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1750&quot; data-end=&quot;1800&quot;&gt;Douching, which upsets the natural vaginal flora&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1803&quot; data-end=&quot;1836&quot;&gt;Previous history of PID or STIs&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1843&quot; data-end=&quot;1880&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Symptoms: What to Watch Out For&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1882&quot; data-end=&quot;2004&quot;&gt;PID can be &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1893&quot; data-end=&quot;1913&quot;&gt;silent or subtle&lt;/strong&gt; in many women, making early diagnosis tricky. When symptoms do appear, they often include:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2008&quot; data-end=&quot;2068&quot;&gt;Lower abdominal or pelvic pain &amp;mdash; often dull but persistent&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2071&quot; data-end=&quot;2112&quot;&gt;Painful or bleeding during or after sex&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2115&quot; data-end=&quot;2182&quot;&gt;Unusual vaginal discharge, often foul-smelling or yellow/greenish&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2185&quot; data-end=&quot;2219&quot;&gt;Burning or pain during urination&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2222&quot; data-end=&quot;2280&quot;&gt;Irregular menstrual bleeding or spotting between periods&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2283&quot; data-end=&quot;2356&quot;&gt;Fever, chills, nausea, or vomiting (signs infection might be spreading)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2358&quot; data-end=&quot;2487&quot;&gt;Because symptoms overlap with other conditions, it&amp;rsquo;s important to see a healthcare provider if you experience any of these signs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2358&quot; data-end=&quot;2487&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2494&quot; data-end=&quot;2521&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Is PID Diagnosed?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2523&quot; data-end=&quot;2627&quot;&gt;Diagnosing PID can be challenging because symptoms vary widely. Your healthcare provider will typically:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2631&quot; data-end=&quot;2675&quot;&gt;Take a detailed medical and sexual history&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2678&quot; data-end=&quot;2737&quot;&gt;Perform a pelvic exam to check for tenderness or swelling&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2740&quot; data-end=&quot;2834&quot;&gt;Collect vaginal and cervical swabs for &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2779&quot; data-end=&quot;2792&quot;&gt;lab tests&lt;/strong&gt;, including &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2804&quot; data-end=&quot;2821&quot;&gt;Real-Time PCR&lt;/strong&gt; testing for:
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2839&quot; data-end=&quot;2850&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/chlamydia-in-hong-kong-testing-symptoms-treatment&quot;&gt;chlamydia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2855&quot; data-end=&quot;2866&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/gonorrhoea-hong-kong&quot;&gt;gonorrhea&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2871&quot; data-end=&quot;2883&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/ureaplasma-urealyticum&quot;&gt;ureaplasma&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2888&quot; data-end=&quot;2900&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/mycoplasma-genitalium&quot;&gt;mycoplasma&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2905&quot; data-end=&quot;2918&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/trichomoniasis-hong-kong&quot;&gt;trichomonas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, blood tests or ultrasound imaging may be ordered to assess the extent of infection.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2920&quot; data-end=&quot;3014&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;3458&quot; data-end=&quot;3551&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Protect your reproductive health&amp;mdash;book your PID screening today!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book your consultation now for expert testing and treatment &amp;mdash; because your reproductive health deserves the best care.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start=&quot;3458&quot; data-end=&quot;3551&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3021&quot; data-end=&quot;3059&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Treatment: What You Need to Know&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3061&quot; data-end=&quot;3263&quot;&gt;Prompt treatment is essential to prevent permanent damage. PID is usually treated with &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3148&quot; data-end=&quot;3180&quot;&gt;a combination of antibiotics&lt;/strong&gt; that cover the common bacteria causing the infection. Treatment plans may include:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3267&quot; data-end=&quot;3321&quot;&gt;Oral or injectable antibiotics, often a mix of drugs&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3324&quot; data-end=&quot;3375&quot;&gt;Treatment of sexual partners to avoid reinfection&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3378&quot; data-end=&quot;3456&quot;&gt;Avoiding sexual intercourse until treatment is complete and symptoms resolve&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3458&quot; data-end=&quot;3551&quot;&gt;In rare severe cases, hospitalization may be required for intravenous antibiotics or surgery.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3458&quot; data-end=&quot;3551&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3558&quot; data-end=&quot;3594&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Complications of Untreated PID&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3596&quot; data-end=&quot;3660&quot;&gt;Ignoring PID or delaying treatment can lead to serious problems:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3664&quot; data-end=&quot;3737&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3664&quot; data-end=&quot;3680&quot;&gt;Infertility:&lt;/strong&gt; Scarring of fallopian tubes prevents egg fertilization&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3740&quot; data-end=&quot;3836&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3740&quot; data-end=&quot;3762&quot;&gt;Ectopic pregnancy:&lt;/strong&gt; Damaged tubes increase risk of dangerous pregnancies outside the uterus&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3839&quot; data-end=&quot;3905&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3839&quot; data-end=&quot;3863&quot;&gt;Chronic pelvic pain:&lt;/strong&gt; Persistent pain that impacts daily life&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3908&quot; data-end=&quot;3992&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3908&quot; data-end=&quot;3930&quot;&gt;Abscess formation:&lt;/strong&gt; Pockets of pus around reproductive organs requiring surgery&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3995&quot; data-end=&quot;4047&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3995&quot; data-end=&quot;4006&quot;&gt;Sepsis:&lt;/strong&gt; Life-threatening bloodstream infection&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4054&quot; data-end=&quot;4098&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Preventing Pelvic Inflammatory Disease&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4100&quot; data-end=&quot;4193&quot;&gt;The good news: PID is &lt;strong data-start=&quot;4122&quot; data-end=&quot;4137&quot;&gt;preventable&lt;/strong&gt;! Protect yourself with these simple but powerful steps:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4197&quot; data-end=&quot;4260&quot;&gt;Practice &lt;strong data-start=&quot;4206&quot; data-end=&quot;4218&quot;&gt;safe sex&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;mdash; use condoms and limit sexual partners&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4263&quot; data-end=&quot;4354&quot;&gt;Get &lt;strong data-start=&quot;4267&quot; data-end=&quot;4293&quot;&gt;regular &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/std-testing&quot;&gt;STI screenings&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, especially if you&amp;rsquo;re sexually active or have new partners&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4357&quot; data-end=&quot;4420&quot;&gt;Avoid &lt;strong data-start=&quot;4363&quot; data-end=&quot;4375&quot;&gt;douching&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;mdash; it disturbs the natural bacteria balance&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4423&quot; data-end=&quot;4483&quot;&gt;Get timely treatment for any &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/vaginal-infection&quot;&gt;vaginal or urinary infections&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4486&quot; data-end=&quot;4578&quot;&gt;Discuss with your doctor before getting an IUD and follow post-insertion care instructions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4581&quot; data-end=&quot;4639&quot;&gt;Encourage your sexual partners to get tested and treated&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4646&quot; data-end=&quot;4687&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Choose PULSE CLINIC for PID Care?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4689&quot; data-end=&quot;4731&quot;&gt;At PULSE CLINIC Hong Kong, we&amp;rsquo;re committed to:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4735&quot; data-end=&quot;4815&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4735&quot; data-end=&quot;4773&quot;&gt;Fast, accurate STI and PID testing&lt;/strong&gt; using advanced Real-Time PCR technology&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4818&quot; data-end=&quot;4879&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4818&quot; data-end=&quot;4854&quot;&gt;Confidential, judgment-free care&lt;/strong&gt; tailored to your needs&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4882&quot; data-end=&quot;4951&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4882&quot; data-end=&quot;4915&quot;&gt;Comprehensive treatment plans&lt;/strong&gt; with clear guidance and follow-up&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4954&quot; data-end=&quot;5021&quot;&gt;Supporting your reproductive health with compassion and expertise&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;5028&quot; data-end=&quot;5066&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Take Control of Your Health Today&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;5068&quot; data-end=&quot;5224&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don&amp;rsquo;t wait for symptoms to worsen or complications to arise.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early diagnosis and treatment of PID can save your fertility and prevent serious health issues.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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