Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Also written as PID.
A common long-term complication of gonococcal pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is
What our notes say
- A common long-term complication of gonococcal pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is (Medical Bacteriology Examination MCQs)
- Previous pelvic inflammatory disease or sexually transmitted infection (especially chlamydia) (Reproductive Health 1 End of Trimester CAT: ectopic pregnancy, ANC and abortion )
- Topics tested: ovarian cysts, abnormal menstruation, congenital anomalies and Klinefelter syndrome, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian torsion. (Year 4 Gynaecology CAT (MBOG 4212): 30 November 2018)
- You will suspect pelvic inflammatory disease in all EXCEPT: (Year 4 Gynaecology CAT (MBOG 4212): 30 November 2018)
- Bacterial vaginosis (also vulvovaginal candidiasis, UTI, pelvic inflammatory disease or a retained foreign body) (Year 4 Gynaecology CAT 1 (MBOG 4212): 2 July 2021)
- Reduced risk of pelvic inflammatory disease and ectopic pregnancy (Year 4 Gynaecology CAT 2 (MBOG 4212): 8 October 2021)
Study material on Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Year 6 Gynaecology CAT 1 (MBOG 6511): 13 December 2019, 4 short answers and 16 MCQs
- Gynaecology Year 4 CAT (MBOG 4212): 30 November 2018, ovarian cysts, abnormal menstruation, congenital abnormalities and PID
- Female system
- Streptococcus Classification, S. pyogenes, Rheumatic Fever, AGN
- Year 4 Gynaecology CAT (MBOG 4212): 30 November 2018
- Mbmm3311 – Medical Bacteriology
- General Pathology Q&A
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Question Bank: 12 Clinical MCQs
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Medical Bacteriology Examination MCQs
- Weekly Year 2: Microbiology Exam - September 25, 2026 (Section A: MCQs)
- Weekly Year 2: Microbiology Exam - May 15, 2026 (Section A: MCQs)
- Weekly Year 2: Microbiology Exam - April 21, 2026 (Section A: MCQs)
- Weekly Year 2: Microbiology Exam - April 17, 2026 (Section A: MCQs)
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Practice questions on Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
A woman develops gonococcal pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). What is the most common sequela?
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Infertility
- All of the above
Answer: D. Gonococcal PID can lead to a range of serious long-term complications, including ectopic pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility, due to scarring and inflammation of the reproductive organs.
A 20 year old woman who reports unprotected sex with a new partner 2 weeks previously develop fever and left lower quadrant abdominal pain with onset in association with her menstrual period. The diagnosis is gonococcal pelvic inflammatory disease. What is the common sequela of this infection?
- Cancer of the cervix
- Urethral stricture
- Uterine fibroid tumors
- Infertility
- Vaginal rectal fistula
Answer: D. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) from N. gonorrhoeae causes tubal scarring and adhesions, leading to infertility (10-20% after one episode, higher with recurrent infections) and increased ectopic pregnancy risk. Chronic pelvic pain is also common. ---
A 21-year-old man with multiple sexual partners presents with pelvic inflammatory disease. NAAT testing detects an obligate intracellular bacterium lacking a typical peptidoglycan layer. Which organism is most likely?
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Gardnerella vaginalis
- Haemophilus ducreyi
- Treponema pallidum ✅ Answer: B
Answer: A. Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular bacterium that lacks a typical peptidoglycan layer and is a common cause of pelvic inflammatory disease.
A common long-term complication of gonococcal pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is:
- Hepatitis
- Infertility
- Glomerulonephritis
- Myocarditis
Answer: B. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), often caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis, can lead to scarring and inflammation of the reproductive organs, resulting in chronic pelvic pain and infertility.
A common long-term complication of gonococcal Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is:
- Urinary tract infection
- Infertility
- Ovarian cancer
- Cervical dysplasia
Answer: B. Scarring of the fallopian tubes following PID often leads to ectopic pregnancy or infertility.
A common long-term complication of gonococcal pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is:
- Liver failure
- Infertility
- Urinary tract stones
- Osteomyelitis
Answer: B. Scarring of the fallopian tubes from PID often leads to infertility or ectopic pregnancy.