PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE

COMMON OR NAHH

• Yes pelvic inflammatory disease is very common among women
• Each year more than 1-million women contract this disease
• Most common in teenagers that are sexually active

SYMPTOMS

• irreversible damage to the uterus
• Overies
• Fallopian tubes
• And other parts of the female reproductive system
• Dull pain or tenderness in the stomach

SYMPTOMS CONTINUED

• Abnormal vaginal discharge that is yellow or green in color or that has an unusual odor.
• Painful urination
• Chills or high fever
• Nausea and vomiting
• Pain during sex

WHAT CAUSES PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE?

• If you have a std it weakens the cervix and causes it to not prevent other things

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REVIEW QUESTIONS

• What does this disease hurt in women
• Who does this occur in
• What has to be infected to contract this