PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE 101 

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a general term for infection of the reproductive organs, including the uterus, and fallopian tubes which can lead to infertility, abscesses, chronic pelvic pain and ectopic pregnancies. If you have suffered with this you are among the 1 million women each year who experience it. Approximately 100.000 women

Become infertile each year, as a result. 

It develops as a result of bacteria traveling up from the vagina or cervix to the reproductive organs. The 2 most common organisms are Chlamydia and gonorrhea. 

The symptoms can be mild and non-specific so it is hard to diagnose but the diagnosis is usually based on clinical symptoms. An ultrasound is usually done to help with the diagnosis. 

The best way to prevent PID and sexually transmitted diseases by abstaining from sex, and having sexual intercourse in a monogamous relationship. Latex male condoms can also reduce the likelihood of transmitting a disease. 

Anti-biotics are usually given to treat the bacteria, but these medications do not repair any damage that has been done.  

Natural things you can do;

 1. To aid in reducing inflammation you can take:

 500mg Bromelain 3 times/day between meals 

  Curcumin 500mg 3 times/day along with Bromelain

                             OR 

Flaxseed oil 1,500 mg 2-3 times/day 

2. Get routine exams and pay attention to any symptoms