Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a bacterial infection of the female reproductive organs. It can cause a variety of symptoms, including pelvic pain, fever, chills, nausea, and vomiting. If left untreated, PID can lead to serious health complications, including infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain.
There are a number of ways to check for PID. Your doctor will likely perform a physical exam and ask about your symptoms. They may also order one or more of the following tests:
