What are the different types of pelvic inflammatory disease?
The types of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) are defined by the parts of the reproductive tract that become inflamed due to infection. These include: • Salpingitis. Occurs in the fallopian tubes and is the most common form of the disease. • Myometritis. Occurs in the uterine wall. • Endometritis. Occurs in the endometrium, or uterine lining. This should not be confused with endometriosis, an unrelated condition of the uterine lining. • Parametritis. Occurs in the uterine serosa (the outer layer of the uterine wall) and the broad ligaments that support the uterus and pelvis. • Oophoritis. Occurs in one or both ovaries. What are the symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease? Many women with pelvic inflammatory disease experience no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, lower abdominal pain and abdominal and cervical tenderness during examination are the most common ones. Other potential symptoms include unusual or odorous vaginal discharge or bleeding between menstrual periods, pain during i
