A prior episode of PID increases the risk of another episode because the reproductive organs may be damaged during the initial bout of infection. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infectious and inflammatory disorder of the upper female reproductive tract, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and adjacent pelvic structures.
Because of the difficulty in identifying organisms infecting the internal reproductive organs and because more than one organism may be responsible for an episode of PID, PID is usually treated with at least two antibiotics that are effective against a wide range of infectious agents. These antibiotics can be given by mouth or by injection. The symptoms may go away before the infection is cured.
