This lady likely has pelvic inflammatory disease. PID occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria travel from the vagina to the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries.
Symptoms of PID include--pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis, abnormal vaginal discharge, abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain during intercourse, fever and/or chills, and painful/frequent urination.
Causes of PID most commonly include gonorrhea and chlamydia. Risk factors include sexual activity, esp. with multiple partners or without a condom. Having a history of PID or STI is also a risk factor for PID.
Complications of PID include: ectopic pregnancy, infertility, tubo-ovarian abscess.
Our patient has abdominal pain + fever + vaginal discharge + high WBC count. She also has a hx of ectopic pregnancy 1 year ago, which could mean she had a bout of PID, putting her at risk for a second.
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This lady likely has pelvic inflammatory disease. PID occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria travel from the vagina to the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries.
Symptoms of PID include--pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis, abnormal vaginal discharge, abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain during intercourse, fever and/or chills, and painful/frequent urination.
Causes of PID most commonly include gonorrhea and chlamydia. Risk factors include sexual activity, esp. with multiple partners or without a condom. Having a history of PID or STI is also a risk factor for PID.
Complications of PID include: ectopic pregnancy, infertility, tubo-ovarian abscess.
Our patient has abdominal pain + fever + vaginal discharge + high WBC count. She also has a hx of ectopic pregnancy 1 year ago, which could mean she had a bout of PID, putting her at risk for a second.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pelvic-inflammatory-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20352594