You need to know this about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)!! | Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

What even *is* pelvic inflammatory disease (aka PID) and how is it different than a regular chlamydia or other kind of sexually transmitted infection? Board-certified OBGYN Dr. Jennifer Lincoln breaks it down -- and why knowing about it so you can protect your future fertility is so important. 0:00 Intro...and what even IS PID?? 1:59 How do you know if you have it? 2:44 How do we diagnose it? 3:03 How is PID treated? 3:54 Two key points you MUST know 4:45 How can you avoid getting it? -------------------------------------------------------------- REFERENCES and RESOURCES to go deeper: References: 1. American College of OBGYN. FAQ: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/pelvic-inflammatory-disease 2. CDC. About Pelvic Inflammtory Dieasehttps://www.cdc.gov/pid/about/index.html 3. CDC. STI Treatment Guidelines, PID. https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/pid.htm -------------------------------------------------------------- I WROTE A BOOK! If you are liking my content here or on my other socials, then I basically wrote this book for you - think of it like these videos in book form with awesome illustrations with info to leave you informed and empowered. Get yours here: https://publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/lets-talk-about-down-there/ ------------------------------------------------------------- HI THERE! If you're new here, welcome! I'm a board-certified OBGYN who uses social media to educate, bust myths, and give you the sex education you wish you got in high school. I cover reproductive health from periods to birth control and doctor's visits to how to feel good. All free of shame and judgement....because that's how it should always be. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an upload. ------------------------------------------------------------- BE SOCIAL! Don't forget to come follow along elsewhere! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjenniferlincoln TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjenniferlincoln Website: https://www.drjenniferlincoln.com/ Email: [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: None of this content constitutes direct medical advice or constitutes a patient-doctor relationship. Views expressed here do not represent the views of Dr. Lincoln's employer. For personalized medical advice, consult with your doctor. Music: Red Mountain Musician: Winter Foe Site: https://icons8.com/music/