PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female upper genital tract, including the womb, fallopian tubes and ovaries.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is caused by an infection developing in the female upper genital tract.
There's no single test for diagnosing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) it is diagnosed based on your symptoms and a gynaecological examination.
If it's diagnosed at an early stage, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can be treated easily and effectively with antibiotics. These can be prescribed by your GP or a doctor in a sexual health clinic.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can sometimes lead to serious and long-term problems, particularly if the condition isn't treated with antibiotics quickly.