What causes pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a common gynecological disease, mainly caused by bacterial infection, involving inflammation of the female upper reproductive organs (such as the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries). In recent years, the incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease has increased and has become one of the hot topics in women's health. This article will combine the hot content of the entire Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the causes, symptoms and preventive measures of pelvic inflammatory disease in detail, and provide structured data for readers' reference.
1. The main causes of pelvic inflammatory disease

The cause of pelvic inflammatory disease is complex and is usually caused by a combination of multiple factors. The following are common causes:
| Cause type | specific reasons | Proportion (reference data) |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infection | Neisseria gonorrhoeae, chlamydia, anaerobic bacteria, etc. | About 70%-80% |
| sexually transmitted infections | Unclean sex, multiple sex partners | About 50%-60% |
| hospital-acquired infection | Abortion, uterine surgery, intrauterine device insertion | About 20%-30% |
| other factors | Low immunity and poor hygiene habits | About 10%-15% |
2. Common symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease
The clinical manifestations of pelvic inflammatory disease are diverse, and some patients may have no obvious symptoms, but typical symptoms include:
| Symptom type | Specific performance | frequency of occurrence |
|---|---|---|
| lower abdominal pain | Persistent or intermittent pain that worsens with activity | About 80%-90% |
| Abnormal discharge | Purulent, foul-smelling leucorrhea | About 70%-80% |
| Fever | Low or high fever with chills | About 40%-50% |
| Abnormal menstruation | Prolonged menstrual period and increased menstrual flow | About 30%-40% |
3. Preventive measures for pelvic inflammatory disease
The key to preventing pelvic inflammatory disease is to block the source of infection and enhance immunity. The following are the prevention suggestions that have been hotly discussed across the Internet in the past 10 days:
| Precautions | Specific methods | effectiveness |
|---|---|---|
| safe sex | Use condoms, regular sex partners | high |
| Regular gynecological examination | Screen for infections at least once a year | Middle to high |
| Pay attention to hygiene | Avoid bathing in the bath and change underwear frequently | in |
| Avoid hospital-borne infections | Choose a regular medical institution for surgery | high |
4. Recent hot discussions
In the past 10 days, topics related to pelvic inflammatory disease have attracted widespread attention on social media and health forums. The following are some hot topics:
1."The relationship between pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility": Multiple studies have pointed out that pelvic inflammatory disease that is not treated in time may lead to fallopian tube blockage and increase the risk of infertility. Experts recommend early intervention.
2."The impact of antibiotic resistance on the treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease": The abuse of antibiotics in some patients has led to reduced therapeutic effects, triggering discussions on the rational use of drugs.
3."The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in treating pelvic inflammatory disease": Some netizens shared their experience of using traditional Chinese medicine combined with acupuncture to relieve chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, but attention should be paid to individual differences.
5. Summary
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a preventable and treatable disease, but its causes are complex and require comprehensive prevention and control based on lifestyle habits, medical behaviors and other factors. The risk can be significantly reduced through safe sex, regular check-ups and good hygiene. If you have suspected symptoms, you should seek medical treatment promptly to avoid delaying treatment.
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