Pelvic inflammatory disease - Symptoms 

Symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease 

The symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) are fairly general, which means the condition can be difficult to diagnose.

The warning signs include:

  • pain around the pelvis or lower abdomen,
  • discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse that is felt deep inside the pelvis,
  • bleeding between periods and after sex,
  • unusual vaginal discharge, especially if it is yellow or green,
  • fever and vomiting, and
  • pain in the rectum (back passage).

You may have PID without being aware of it. Sometimes, there are no symptoms at all or symptoms may not be obvious. For example, you may only experience mild discomfort.

Last reviewed: 28/01/2010

Next review due: 28/01/2012

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ketty said on 23 May 2011

Pelvic inflammatory disease is infection of a woman's reproductive organs or the inflammation of the upper genital tract involving the fallopian tubes and the ovaries. It symptoms are fairly general and is difficult to diagnose. Some of these <a href="http://www.healthandsoul.com/symptoms-of-pelvic-inflammatory-disease.html">Pelvic inflammatory disease symptoms</a> are,
1) An abnormal aginal discharge with an unpleasant odor.
2) Irregular menstrual bleeding or having heavier bleeding than normal
3) pain during intercourse
4) Low back pain
5) painful urination
6) Fever, vomiting, feeling sick

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