Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
PID is the name given to inflammation of a woman’s organs (the womb, fallopian tubes, ovaries or surrounding tissues).
It is usually caused by a bacterial infection that spreads from the cervix (neck of the womb) up into these organs. In about a quarter of women it is caused by a sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea.
Symptoms can include bleeding in between periods or after sex, lower abdominal pain and painful sex.
PID is easily treated with antibiotics, but if left untreated can sometimes lead to scarring of the fallopian tubes, ectopic pregnancy or persistent pain. You will usually receive treatment for this at the time of your consultation in the clinic.
Partner Notification: Not all cases of PID are caused by having sex, but the bacteria can be passed on through sex and therefore any sexual partner you may have had in the last 6 months will need to be treated. Partners can book an appointment for testing at one of our clinics, please contact the booking and information Freephone number on 0800 328 3383.