Is Pid Dangerous

If PID isn’t treated, it can lead to serious health problems that are sometimes life-threatening. The infection may spread to other parts of your body. PID can increase your risk for ectopic pregnancy, which can be life-threatening. People with PID can experience chronic pain in their lower belly, and infertility.

Should I be worried if I have PID?

“It’s important to seek medical help if you think you may have the condition and take a diagnosis very seriously,” advises Dr Hemlata. “If diagnosed early, PID can be treated by your GP or sexual health clinic using antibiotics, which usually last around two weeks in duration.

Can PID lead to cancer?

Our study found that PID was associated with increasing risks of ectopic pregnancy, gynecologic cancer and urinary tract cancer but not colorectal cancer or breast cancer. Most cases of gynecologic cancer were diagnosed within one year after episode of PID.