Condition / Pelvic infection

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Pelvic infection

Sexually transmitted diseases usually present with pain, irregular bleeding, a raised temperature and/or discharge. If you have some of these symptoms tell your doctor who may arrange some extra investigations. Remember some sexually transmitted diseases have no symptoms at all (e.g. HIV). If you think you are at increased risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection you should tell your doctor and be checked on a regular basis.

Women often worry about sexually transmitted diseases when they have a discharge, but this is more commonly caused by Thrushor Bacterial Vaginosis.

Some sexually transmitted diseases cause very few symptoms but can cause damage in the pelvis, e.g. Chlamydia, so every precaution should be taken when having sex and if you are in any doubt attend your doctor or Sexual Health Clinic for further investigations and treatment.

Getting help

If you wish to make an appointment to seek further advice and or treatment, please contact Dr Harrington's secretary.

how its treated...

  • Antibiotics
  • Hysteroscopy

    A hysteroscopy is where a small, fibre-optic 'telescope' is used to see the internal organs. The small fibreoptic telecope passes through the cervix, so your abdomen (tummy) does not have to be opened.

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  • Laparoscopy

    A laparoscopy is where a small, fibre-optic 'telescope' is used to see the internal organs. After filling the abdomen with gas (carbon dioxide), a telescope is passed through the belly button (umbilicus), so the contents of the pelvis can be visualised.

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