You can get PID without having an STI. Normal bacteria found in the vagina and on the cervix can sometimes cause PID. No one is sure why this happens. You can get pelvic inflammatory disease without having an STI. Normal bacteria found in the vagina and on the cervix can sometimes cause pelvic inflammatory disease.
http://www.answers.com/Q/Are_STDs_The_Only_Cause_of_Pelvic_Inflammatory_Disease
PID can spread throughout the pelvic area. A woman can develop PID after having an abortion, delivering a baby, or using an IUD (intra-uterine device) for birth control. In some cases, bacteria normally present in the vagina can cause PID.
http://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/education/stds/Pages/pelvic-inflammatory-disease.aspx
The symptoms of PID can vary, but may include the following: 1  Dull pain or tenderness in the stomach or lower abdominal area, or pain in the right upper abdomen. 2  Abnormal vaginal discharge that is yellow or green in color or that has an unusual odor. 3  Painful urination. 4  Chills or high fever. 5  Nausea and vomiting.
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If the cervix is exposed to a sexually transmitted disease -- such as gonorrhea and/or chlamydia -- the cervix itself becomes infected and less able to prevent the spread of organisms to the internal organs. PID occurs when the disease-causing organisms travel from the cervix to the upper genital tract. Untreated gonorrhea and chlamydia cause about 90% of all cases of PID. Other causes include abortion, childbirth, and pelvic procedures.
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PID is most often caused by a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that has not been treated or treated completely. Chlamydia (kla-MIH-dee-ah) and gonorrhea (gah-neh-REE-ah) are the STDs most often linked to PID.
http://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/education/stds/Pages/pelvic-inflammatory-disease.aspx
PID  occurs when the disease-causing organisms travel from the cervix to  the upper genital tract. Untreated gonorrhea and chlamydia cause  about 90% of all cases of PID. Other causes include abortion,  childbirth, and pelvic procedures.
http://www.answers.com/Q/Are_STDs_The_Only_Cause_of_Pelvic_Inflammatory_Disease
PID occurs when the disease-causing organisms travel from the cervix to the upper genital tract. Untreated gonorrhea and chlamydia cause about 90% of all cases of PID. Other causes include abortion, childbirth, and pelvic procedures. It is rare, but you can get PID without having an STD. No one is sure why, but normal bacteria found in the vagina and on the cervix can sometimes cause PID.
http://www.answers.com/Q/Are_STDs_The_Only_Cause_of_Pelvic_Inflammatory_Disease
Symptoms of PID may include: 1  Pain and tenderness over the lower belly (abdomen). 2  Fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or more. 3  Chills. 4  Vaginal discharge that has a strong odor. 5  Tenderness of the cervix (during sex or a pelvic exam). 6  Bleeding when you do not have your period. 7  Nausea and vomiting.
http://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/education/stds/Pages/pelvic-inflammatory-disease.aspx
Caused by bacteria in the internal reproductive organs, PID can be treated successfully with antibiotics when dealt with quickly. Without prompt diagnosis and treatment, however, PID can lead to long-term complications, including infertility, chronic pain and recurring PID.
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The only sure way to prevent PID is not to have sex. Having only 1 sexual partner who is free of STDs can greatly reduce your risk. When used properly, barrier methods of birth control, such as condoms (rubbers) and spermicides, also can reduce the risk.
http://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/education/stds/Pages/pelvic-inflammatory-disease.aspx
is pid only caused by stds
No, PID is not only caused by STDS. No, PID is not only caused by STDs.