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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?

There may not be any symptoms in the early stages of PID. As the infection spreads and grows, however, the symptoms may include:

back pain that spreads down the legs

dyspareunia, or pain with intercourse

pressure in the pelvic area

flu-like symptoms, such as fever, fatigue, backache, or vomiting

heavy, foul-smelling vaginal discharge

irregular or heavy menstrual cycles

pain and tenderness in the lower abdomen

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