Untreated sexually transmitted diseases can cause pelvic inflammatory disease.
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of a woman’s reproductive organs. It is a complication usually caused by some sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, as well as other non-sexually transmitted infections.
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection and inflammation of the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tube. Inflammation of the uterus is a health problem that is generally caused by some changes in the vaginal mucosa, which favors the entry of some microorganisms such as bacteria that finally reach this organ, causing irritation in its tissues.
If you do not receive treatment on time or at all, you may suffer from the following:
- Formation of scar tissue both inside and outside the fallopian tubes that can cause blocked tubes.
- Pregnancy outside the uterus.
- Infertility.
- Chronic pelvic or abdominal pain.
- Abscesses and other serious problems.
SYMPTOMS:
- Mild to severe pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis.
- Unusual or heavy vaginal discharge that may have an unpleasant odor.
- Bleeding between periods and fever.
TREATMENT:
The doctor will recommend the combination of cefoxitin or cefotetan, or gentamicin, antibiotics and some topical applications for pregnant patients. However, the treatment does not reverse any damage that has already been done to the female reproductive system.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Avoid cold and humidity.
- Diet rich in vegetables and fruits.
- Drink grape, orange and apple juice.
- Perform a 10-minute daily leg and belly bath with water obtained from boiling two handfuls of chamomile with flaxseeds.
- Rest in bed.
- Drink lots of water.
- Don’t douche or use tampons.
- Use condoms.
- Get tested.
- Practice monogamy.
- Limit the number of sexual partners.
- Do not consume alcohol or drugs in excess.
See a doctor if you experience severe pain in the lower abdomen, nausea and vomiting, fever, and foul-smelling vaginal discharge. Don’t leave it for later.
