Video: How does PID affect fertility?
Peer reviewed by Dr Hayley Willacy, FRCGP Last updated by Dr Sarah JarvisLast updated 18 Mar 2018
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Whether the cause of your pelvic inflammatory disease is as a result of an STI or not, you're bound to have a lot of questions about your condition. Our experts are here to help.
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How do you contract PID?
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How do you contract PID?
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How do you diagnose PID?
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How does PID affect fertility?
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Does PID cause bleeding?
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How do you treat PID?
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MA (Cantab), BM, BCh (Oxon), DRCOG, FRCGP, MBE
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