Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection that impacts the female reproductive organs. When left untreated, it can pose a risk to health, including an increased likelihood of ectopic pregnancy and fertility complications.
Jenny Saft, fertility expert and CEO and co-founder at fertility benefits company Apryl, has given advice on how to spot PID - and what you need to do.
PID occurs when bacteria, usually transmitted through sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia or gonorrhoea, spread from the vagina to the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. If PID is not treated, it can have long-term health risks. These include chronic pelvic pain, fertility problems and an increased risk of certain cancers.
