Can PID Cause Infertility?

Can PID cause infertility?

Yes. PID can cause severe complications like infertility, ectopic pregnancies and chronic pelvic pain.

In regards to infertility, bacteria enter the fallopian tubes and cause inflammation, resulting in scar tissue of this organ. Scar tissue blocks your tubes, and subsequently, makes it difficult or impossible for a pregnancy to take place.

So what can be done? PID can be cured with antibiotics or herbal medicine. Due to the possible irreversible damage that PID may cause, remember it is best to take all of the medicine prescribed, even if symptoms subside before you’ve used them all.

It cannot be emphasized enough to see your doctor as soon as possible after the first symptoms appear. Persons who delay in obtaining medical treatment risk severe and permanent damage to the pelvic organs.

Are there ways to prevent this condition?

Yes, there are. Some preventive measures are as follows:

Practice monogamy
The use of condoms consistently and correctly during sex
Avoid douching
Getting tested for STDs or STIs on a regular basis if sexually active
Knowing about symptoms of STIs - awareness
Abstinence