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321. Manage Dry Indoor Air This Winter
     

     Find out how to combat dry indoor air in your home and stay healthy this winter.

322. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Prevention
     

     You can take measures to prevent developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) by using condoms to protect yourself against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

323. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - When To Call a Doctor
     

     Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) symptoms often don't develop until inflammation or scar tissue (adhesions) develop.

324. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Treatment Overview
     

     Untreated pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can produce scar tissue (adhesions) that can cause ongoing (chronic) pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility.

325. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - What Happens
     

     Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) usually starts with a bacterial infection and inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis) caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia.

326. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Symptoms
     

     Symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) range from none at all to severe. It's common to think that PID symptoms are a sign of something less serious.

327. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Cause
     

     Learn about causes of pelvic inflammatory disease.

328. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Exams and Tests
     

     Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is often difficult to diagnose because: PID symptoms vary and can be mistakenly linked to other health conditions. There is no single test that can detect PID. It is diagnosed by the combination of your medical history, y

329. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - What Increases Your Risk
     

     You have an increased risk for developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) if you are at risk for getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Sexually active teens and young women have the highest rate of STD infection.

330. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Surgery
     

     Surgery is not usually done to treat pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) unless it is needed to: Drain or remove an abscess, such as a tubo - ovarian abscess. Cut scar tissue (adhesions) that is causing pain. Surgery is occasionally used when a diagnosis is

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