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Pelvic inflammatory disease article

A woman’s health specialist (a gynecologist) can use a laparoscope (a small tube with a camera attached) and make small surgical incisions in and around the navel to view the reproductive organs and evaluate whether inflammation is present. Pelvic inflammatory disease is a vague term and can refer to viral, fungal, parasitic, though most often bacterial infections.
Women with PID may range from asymptomatic to seriously ill. The most common presenting complaint is lower abdominal pain. Many women also exhibit an abnormal vaginal discharge. The diagnosis of acute PID is primarily based on historical and clinical findings, but many patients may exhibit only a few or no symptoms.