If it's caught and treated, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) may not be too serious. However, because pelvic inflammatory disease often doesn't cause any noticeable symptoms, it may not be diagnosed and treated until it's already caused serious problems. When pelvic inflammatory disease is left untreated, it can lead to complications such as chronic pelvic pain, an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy, and infertility. PID isn't often life-threatening, but these complications are still serious and permanent. Because of these risks, it's important to talk to your doctor as soon as you notice any symptoms.
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