Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

What Is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a term that covers a variety of inflammatory disorders in the female genital tract, mainly involving the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. If not treated in time, complications can progress to include a uterus infection and endometrial polyps, ultimately leading to infertility.

Pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis, as well as other inflammatory disorders, can often be difficult to diagnose and treat properly. But when you rely on the expertise of experienced gynecologists like Dr. Felix Cohen and his team at Cohen Medical Practice (CMP), you receive prompt attention to the tackle the various painful symptoms you’re experiencing. You get the most accurate diagnosis and effective treatments for PID and other gynecological conditions.

What Causes Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

The most common causes of pelvic inflammatory disease are gonorrhea and chlamydia infections. Less commonly, bacteria can enter your reproductive tract when the normal barrier created by the cervix is disturbed. This can happen during a menstruation period, following a miscarriage, an abortion, or childbirth.

Rarely, bacteria can also enter the reproductive tract during the insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD).

How Serious Is This Condition?

If left untreated, a pelvic inflammatory disease can cause abscesses to develop in the reproductive tract. This can permanently damage your reproductive organs. Moreover, this condition can lead to ectopic pregnancy, infertility, and chronic pelvic pain. If these are concerns you are already struggling with, we may still be able to provide you with services and medication to help you live a happier life.

How Is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Treated?

Practicing safe sex through contraception and limiting the number of sex partners you have are the best methods to prevent PID. When it comes to treatment, our team at Cohen Medical Practice offers laparoscopic surgery for diagnostic purposes.

When you arrive at one of our three NYC locations, we can evaluate your condition and perform this operation in order to determine the best treatment course. In most cases, antibiotics can prove effective in addressing this issue.