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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and STD

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and STD STD’s most often are symptomless. Hence not diagnosed .when STDs are not treated cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) in female patients. The root cause of PID is the infection in female genital parts. The infection is a result of the microorganisms from the cervix and vagina to the upper reproductive organs. PID can also damage reproductive organs permanently and cause infertility in females. Women get PID because of Sexually Transmitted Diseases such as Chlamydia and gonorrhea. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the type of bacteria, which move upward from woman’s vagina into the reproductive organs. 33% to 50% of cases of PID in women is because of sexually transmitted pathogens. The signs and symptoms of PID in women can be mild or severe. Mild PID is asymptomatic and can go unrecognized by women or health care staff. Sexually active women with lower abdominal pain, urinary tract infection or gastrointestinal tract infection shall consult th

How Can I Prevent Cervical Cancer

How can I prevent Cervical Cancer? There are several ways in which you can prevent Cervical cancer. Have Screening Tests : To find conditions that may lead to cancers and can find pre-cancers before they can turn into invasive cancer. The Pap test (or Pap smear) and the human papillomavirus (HPV) test are the most commonly used screening tests. If a pre-cancer is found it can be treated before it transforms into cervical cancer. Get an HPV vaccine : It protects young people (ages 11 or 12 years) against infection with the HPV subtypes most commonly linked to cancer, as well as some types that can cause anal and genital warts. It should be given before a person becomes exposed to HPV (such as through sexual activity). If not vaccinated already, everyone can get the vaccine through age 26 years. It’s important to know that vaccination at older ages is less effective in lowering cancer risk. Limit exposure to HPV : HPV is passed from one person to another during skin-to-skin c