What happens if you have pelvic inflammatory disease for too long?

Untreated pelvic inflammatory disease might cause scar tissue and pockets of infected fluid (abscesses) to develop in the reproductive tract. These can cause permanent damage to the reproductive organs. Complications from this damage might include: Ectopic pregnancy.

How long do the effects of pelvic inflammatory disease last?

Pain from PID usually lasts less than 7 days. If pain lasts longer than 3 weeks, the likelihood that the patient has PID declines substantially.

How long does it take for PID to cause damage?

After exposure to the bacteria, it can take a few days to a few weeks for a woman to develop PID. In the United States, one fourth of women who have PID are hospitalized. Some of these women may need surgery. PID can lead to serious long-term problems.

Can you have PID for years and not know?

PID is really common, and it’s easy to develop PID without knowing it. That’s why it’s so important to get tested for STDs and see a doctor if you notice any symptoms of PID.

Can pelvic inflammatory disease be cured?

Can PID be cured? Yes, if PID is diagnosed early, it can be treated. However, treatment won’t undo any damage that has already happened to your reproductive system. The longer you wait to get treated, the more likely it is that you will have complications from PID.

What happens if PID does not go away?

Without treatment, PID can lead to serious problems like infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain (pain that does not go away). If you think you may have PID, see a doctor or nurse as soon as possible. Antibiotics will treat PID, but they will not fix any permanent damage done to your internal organs.

What is severe PID?

PID is an inflammation of the pelvic organs. It is usually caused by an infection spreading from the vagina and cervix to the uterus (womb), fallopian tubes, ovaries and pelvic area. If severe, it can cause an abscess (collection of pus) inside the pelvis.

Can PID spread to other organs?

PID infection can spread to other parts of the body. Bacteria can leave the fallopian tubes and infect the belly (abdomen). This is called peritonitis. Nearby organs, such as the bowel and the bladder, may become bound together by scar tissue.

Can PID affect your liver?

Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome is a rare disorder that happens when pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) causes swelling of the tissue around the liver. You may also hear it called “gonococcal perihepatitis” or “perihepatitis syndrome.”

Can PID lead to death?

PID can spread beyond the reproductive tract, causing serious and potentially deadly complications. Each year about 250,000 US women are hospitalized because of PID, and more than 150 die. Even aside from the immediate dangers, the long-term effects of PID can be devastating.

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