pelvic infections
Clinical synopsis
pelvic pain
adnexal tenderness
fever
vaginal discharge
Etiology
gonorrhea
chlamydia
enteric bacteria
puerperal infections (from end of third stage of labor until uterus completely involutes at 3-6 weeks, usually polymicrobial)
Synopsis
usually begins in endometrium
associated with tubal involvement, tubo-ovarian abscess or cyst
Complications
infertility
peritonitis
bacteremia
intestinal obstruction due to adhesions
Synopsis
Infections
pelvic diseases