Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Pelvic Inflammatory Disease? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Symptoms
- Prognosis
- Living With
- Complications
- User Questions
Take Action
- Screening
- Medications
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Alternative Treatment
- Care Guide
- Questions for Your Doctor
- When to Contact a Doctor
- Find a Doctor
- Resource Guide
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Risks
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. Risk factors include:
- Current or previous sexually-transmitted disease (STD)
- Multiple sex partners
- Sexual intercourse with a partner who has an STD
- Intercourse without the protection of a condom
- Age: 15-24 years old
- Use of an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control-This does not increase the risk of getting an STD, but can accelerate the course of PID.
Latest Articles
There are no articles are available for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor
implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A
MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment
or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright ©2013 EBSCO Publishing All rights
reserved. Source: EBSCO
