Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infection and inflammation of the upper female genital tract, is a common condition managed by General Practitioners (GPs). It accounts for one in 60 consultations in women of reproductive age. Early diagnosis, management and, if necessary, referral is essential to help prevent serious long-term complications such as ectopic pregnancy, infertility and chronic pelvic pain. This article outlines the causes, clinical features, treatment and follow-up of PID.
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British Association for Sexual Health and HIV United Kingdom National guideline for the management of pelvic inflammatory disease (2005) Accessed via www.bashh.org/documents/118/118.pdf [date last accessed 23.03.2009].
