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Acute pelvic inflammatory disease.

D A Eschenbach

    The Urologic Clinics of North America
    |February 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) affects one million women annually in the US. Prompt treatment is crucial to prevent serious long-term health issues like infertility and chronic pain.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Gynecology

    Background:

    • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a significant complication of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
    • Approximately one million sexually active women in the United States are affected by PID annually.
    • PID can lead to severe long-term health consequences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the prevalence and sequelae of acute pelvic inflammatory disease.
    • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for PID.
    • To identify common causative agents of PID.

    Main Methods:

    • This abstract summarizes existing knowledge on PID, its causes, and consequences.
    • It reviews epidemiological data regarding PID prevalence in the US.
    Keywords:
    Age FactorsBacterial And Fungal DiseasesBehaviorContraceptionContraceptive Methods--side effectsDiseasesExaminations And DiagnosesFamily PlanningInfectionsInfertilityIud--side effectsLaboratory Examinations And DiagnosesPainPelvic Infections--etiologyPhysical Examinations And DiagnosesPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy, EctopicReproductive Tract InfectionsSex BehaviorSexually Transmitted DiseasesSigns And SymptomsTreatmentUrogenital Effects

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  • It lists common microbial pathogens associated with PID.

    • Main Results:

    • One million sexually active women in the US develop PID each year (1% prevalence).
    • Sequelae include infertility (10%), ectopic pregnancy (5%), chronic pain (15%), and recurrent infections (25%).
    • Common causative organisms include Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, genital mycoplasma, and various anaerobic/facultative bacteria.

    Conclusions:

    • Acute PID is a major consequence of STIs with substantial reproductive health risks.
    • Timely recognition and treatment are essential to mitigate the adverse outcomes of PID.
    • Effective management strategies are needed to reduce the burden of PID and its sequelae.