Pelvic inflammatory disease/disorder (PID) is an infection of the female upper genital tract, including the uterus, Fallopian tubes and ovaries. In about 1 in 4 cases, STI is the cause.
PID can lead to a number of complications including infertility and ectopic pregnancy.
Prompt and effective treatment with antibiotics is important (after STI screening), of both the affected female ± recent sexual partner(s).