Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a general term for an infection that affects the lining of the uterus (endometritus), the fallopian tubes (salpingitis), and/or the ovaries (oophoritis). It is caused primarily by sexually transmitted infections that spread up from the opening of the uterus to these organs.

Symptoms

The primary symptom is pain in the lower abdomen. It may be so mild that you hardly notice it, or so strong that you may not even be able to stand. You may feel tightness or pressure in the … More