Female fertility
PID can scar the fallopian tubes and cause infertility, chronic pelvic pain and ectopic pregnancy. Prompt antibiotic treatment reduces long-term damage, so pelvic pain with fever or abnormal discharge should be assessed quickly.
Also known as: PID, pelvic infection
Related Canada guides
Sources
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) patient information
Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.