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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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Contents:
•What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
•What causes PID?
•How common is PID?
•Are some women more likely to get PID?
•How do I know if I have PID?
•Are there any tests for PID?
•How is PID treated?
•What if my partner is infected?
•My friend was told she can't get pregnant because she has PID. Is this true?
•How can I keep myself from getting PID?
•What should I do if I think I have an STI?
•For more information

See also…
•Sexually Transmitted Diseases
•Douching
•Chlamydia
•Gonorrhea

What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of a woman's pelvic organs. The pelvic organs include the uterus (womb), fallopian (fuh-LOH-pee-uhn) tubes (tubes), ovaries, and cervix.

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