What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Lower abdominal pain
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Fever
- Pain during sex
Understanding care
Clinical care may include prompt clinical assessment, infection treatment and appropriate partner or follow-up care. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Seek prompt same-day assessment for pelvic pain with fever or abnormal discharge. Severe pain, fainting or possible pregnancy requires urgent emergency evaluation.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
