Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)What is PID?
PID stands for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. This disease infects a womanıs tubes or ovaries or both. PID becomes a problem when you have a sexually transmitted disease that is not treated promptly. Signs of PID can be mild or severe. The main sign is pain or a tight feeling in the abdomen. Other signs include: fever, a smelly discharge from the vagina; bleeding between periods or after sex; pain during sex; nausea or vomiting. PID is a serious disease and can even be fatal. If untreated, this disease can cause severe abdominal pain; make getting pregnant difficult, even many years later; cause tubal pregnancy; or infect your babyıs eyes or lungs. If you suspect you have this infection, get tested and treated immediately and tell your partner to get tested as well. If you think you or someone you know may be suffering from a medical problem, please contact Huckleberry Youth Programs to make an appointment at one of our clinics.
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