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How Long Until a PID Shows
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This forum is for questions and support regarding STD issues such as: Chlamydia, Crabs (pubic lice scabies), Gonorrhea, Hepatitis (viral), Herpes, HPV, Molluscum Contagiosum, PID, Rectal Infections, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis, Warts, Yeast Infection.All questions will be answered by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D. or Edward W Hook, MD.
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How Long Until a PID Shows
by 4cats, Oct 23, 2004 12:00AM
I am a 29 year old female that has been with the same man for 3 years (with no other sexual partners in the past 3 years). I have not been checked for an STD in over 6 years (I did have unprotected sex suring this time). Is it possible that I might have PID and NOT know it (be symptomless)? Do PID's always have symptoms?
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Oct 24, 2004 12:00AM
, Oct 24, 2004 12:00AM
Silent pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is fallopian tube infection that doesn't cause the pain and fever that are hallmarks of classic PID. It certainly can occur, most commonly due to chlamydia, but there is no easy diagnosis for it. However, it sounds like your STD risk has been low, at least in the past 3 years.
So the chance you have had silent PID seems low--but I know nothing about your STD risk in distant past years. Most silent PID comes to light when a woman attempts to conceive and is unable to do so; the standard definition is a year of unprotected intercourse without conception. If that is your situation, see a gynecologist experienced in infertility diagnosis and management.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
So the chance you have had silent PID seems low--but I know nothing about your STD risk in distant past years. Most silent PID comes to light when a woman attempts to conceive and is unable to do so; the standard definition is a year of unprotected intercourse without conception. If that is your situation, see a gynecologist experienced in infertility diagnosis and management.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
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