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In general, reduce the risk by using condoms and limiting the number of sexual partners. It occurs when bacteria move from the vagina up into the upper reproductive organs. Many times, these bacterial STIs such as gonorrhea and chlamydia They can spread the bacteria that are responsible for a woman. However, it was not possible for them to develop in men as they can in women. Pelvic inflammatory disease itself is not necessarily contagious, but many of the bacteria that cause it to spread, occurs when bacteria move from the vagina into the upper reproductive organs. These bacteria can be spread through sexual contact is generally caused by the bacteria responsible for gonorrhea and chlamydia. In some cases, though, the infection can be caused by bacteria that are normally found in the vagina. These bacteria are not contagious.
It is important to avoid sex until you have completed treatment for the infection. Treatment involves seeing a doctor and finishing any and all medications that are prescribed for you. Any sex partners ever have sexual contact with an infected person should also avoid sexual contact and should be treated for pelvic inflammatory disease so that partners avoid re-infecting each other. Sometimes the infection may not cause noticeable symptoms, but other times can cause vaginal discharge, abnormal menstrual bleeding, and abdominal or pelvic pain. As the infection progresses, can cause severe pain, fever, and vomiting. Pelvic inflammatory disease begins when bacteria enter the female reproductive organs, usually as a result of a sexually transmitted disease.
Sometimes, bacteria that are normally found in the vagina overgrow and spread to the fallopian tubes or uterus. When bacteria enter the area, they cause an infection that can spread to the ovaries, or may result in an abscess or pus-filled pockets in the fallopian tubes. Finally, the infection can spread to surrounding structures such as the internal lining of the abdominal cavity and organs. In severe cases require hospitalization, where antibiotics can be given intravenously. In rare cases, surgery may be needed to drain the abscess in the fallopian tubes. All sexual partners should be tested and treated with antibiotics at the same time to prevent re-infection, and people should avoid sex until they have completed treatment and the infection is gone.