ABSTRACT
This chapter provides the clues for diagnosing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) subtypes and when and how to detect them in clinical practice. It focuses on PID are numerous; despite this, PID and its sequelae are on rise. To properly diagnose PID, it should be kept in mind as a differential diagnosis in every patient presenting with acute, subacute, chronic, or acute on chronic pelvic pain. PID is a major health problem in developed and developing countries of the world and carries high morbidity. Delayed and decreased access to care for mild cases of genital tract inflammation, behavioral predispositions, and poor compliance are additional risk factors for developing PID. However, it should be emphasized that PID and its sequelae are largely preventable. Twenty-five percent of patients have serious long-term sequelae, including tubal factor infertility and risk of recurrence. Nurses also should teach girls and women about the short- and long-term sequelae of PID.
