The salpingitis (Pelvic inflammatory disease - PID) is an inflammation of one or both fallopian tubes*. The inflammation is caused by a germ such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. The infection is transmitted sexually, particularly among women aged fifteen to forty years.
The main symptoms are abnormal vaginal discharge and severe pain, sometimes accompanied by nausea and fever. The cervix is red. In some cases, the PID is assymptômatique and discovery is that during a medical examination.
Untreated, salpingitis (PID) can cause infertility. A mistake damaged by the infection may prevent the egg from traveling to the uterus and lead to ectopic pregnancy.
The salpingitis is treated with antibiotics. The partner is also treated with antibiotics. Anti-inflammatories and painkillers are prescribed to women.
The condom remains the best protection against sexually transmitted diseases.
* FALLOPIAN TUBES : canal communicating between the ovaries together with the uterus.11 juin 2010
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