Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of one or more of the reproductive organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Complementary support can support symptoms when taken alongside treatment from your doctor
What is Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID):
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an inflammation of the uterus, ovaries, and other areas of the female reproductive system[i].
Some women have no symptoms. Others have pain in the lower abdomen, fever, irregular vaginal discharge, irregular bleeding, and pain during intercourse or urination. PID may be diagnosed with a physical exam, lab tests or imaging tests[ii].
PID is usually caused by a variety of different bacteria: chlamydia, gonorrhoea or mycoplasma genitalium. In such cases, antibiotics are often used as treatment. Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common, accounting for 14–35% of cases[iii].
Risks for PID
Transmission of infections:
- Multiple sexual partners/ A recent new partner
- History of sexually transmitted diseases[iv]
Transmission of infection could also occur due to:
- Termination of pregnancy
- Recent insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD)
- In vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination[v].
Symptoms of PID include:
- Pelvic and lower abdominal pain on both sides
- Pain during sex
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding/spotting (read more here)
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
- Painful period cramps (read more here)
- Fever [vi]
Without treatment, PID can lead to serious problems like infertility and chronic pelvic pain (pain that does not go away). If you think you may have PID, see a doctor or nurse as soon as possible.
Please Note: Complementary nutritional and supplemental support can support you in this condition but treatment from your doctor must be taken with immediate effect. Talk to us today for more personalised advice regarding your symptoms and concerns.
To ease pain and discomfort in PID
Ginger - Organic 400mg: Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory effects to help ease symptoms of pain[vii].
Curcumin 500 with Bioperine (60 Caps) and Curcumin Latte - Organic (30g): Curcumin also has powerful anti-inflammatory effects[viii] [ix]. It also possesses anti-microbial effects and is said to be useful in a wide scope of female reproductive disorders[x].
Magnesium Bath Flakes (1000g): Magnesium is absorbed trans-dermally through the skin, it has been seen to reduce pain[xii] [xiii]
Scandinavian Rainbow Trout Oil (90 Softgels): Omega 3 has been seen to help reduce moderate to severe period pain in women[xiv].
To support the use of antibiotics in PID
Please take probiotics after your antibiotic treatment, to replenish the good strains in the microbiome in your gut, try: Synerbio Daily High Strength Probiotic and Synerbio Saccharomyces Boulardii (30 caps).
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A selection of products chosen by our team to support this condition, all meeting our Therapy Approved standards.
Curcumin 500 with Bioperine (60 Caps)
Curcumin with enhanced absorption support
Disclaimer
Please note that the information contained within this website does not and should not replace medical advice, and is not intended to treat or diagnose. We always recommend you consult with your doctor. Our Nutritional Therapy team is highly trained and we offer one to one Nutritional Therapy Consultations, which are designed to be complementary to any medical treatment from a functional medicine approach, as well as offering a preventative & optimal health focus.
Academic References
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Pelvic inflammatory disease epidemiology: what do we know and what do we need to know?
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[viii] Peng Y, Ao M, Dong B, Jiang Y, Yu L, Chen Z, Hu C, Xu R. Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Curcumin in the Inflammatory Diseases: Status, Limitations and Countermeasures. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2021 Nov 2;15:4503-4525.
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[xiii] Shin HJ, Na HS, Do SH. Magnesium and Pain. Nutrients. 2020 Jul 23;12(8):2184.
[xiv] Rahbar N, Asgharzadeh N, Ghorbani R. Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on intensity of primary dysmenorrhea. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2012 Apr;117(1):45-7.