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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Publication type: 
Training / Education Manual
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Agency: 
The Canadian PID Society
Sponsor: 
Health And Welfare Canada
Date: 
1987-09
Pages: 
40
Summary: 
This information booklet, produced by the Canadian PID Society, defines and describes pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), an infection of the pelvic organs in women that can cause infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pain. The booklet includes information on symptoms and causes of PID, procedures to diagnose PID, treatment and prevention of PID, and possible long term problems associated with PID.
Keywords: 
The Canadian PID Society; pelvic inflammatory disease (PID); women and health; women's health; sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); preventative; vaginal health; treatment