Most cases of pelvic inflammatory disease are caused by bacteria that move from the vagina or cervix into the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, or pelvis. The most common cause of PID is sexual contact without using a condom or other protection. This is called a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the two bacteria that cause most cases of PID. However, bacteria may also enter the body during some surgical or office procedures, such as:
Childbirth Endometrial biopsy Insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) Miscarriage Therapeutic or elective abortion
In the United States, nearly 1 million women develop PID each year. About 1 in 8 sexually active adolescent girls will develop PID before age 20.
What causes Pelvic inflammatory disease?
Most cases of pelvic inflammatory disease are caused by bacteria that move from the vagina or cervix into the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, or pelvis. The most common cause of {{ORGANIZATION}} is sexual contact without using a condom or other protection. This is called a sexually transmitted disease ({{ORGANIZATION}}). Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the two bacteria that cause most cases of {{ORGANIZATION}}. However, bacteria may also enter the body during some surgical or office procedures, such as:
Childbirth Endometrial biopsy Insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) Miscarriage Therapeutic or elective abortion
In the United States, nearly 1 million women develop {{ORGANIZATION}} each year. About 1 in 8 sexually active adolescent girls will develop {{ORGANIZATION}} before age 20.