IMPACT OF PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE ON FEMALE FERTILITY: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AND TREATMENT OPTIONS

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.159462410012

• Palavras-chave: Pelvic inflammatory disease, Female fertility, Women's health

• Keywords: Pelvic inflammatory disease, Female fertility, Women's health

• Abstract:

   The objective of this study was to analyze the impact of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) on female fertility, exploring preventive strategies and therapeutic options. Method: An integrative review was carried out using the PubMed Central (PMC) database, resulting in 182 initial articles. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, only 10 were selected as official sources for the study. Discussion: Studies indicate that tissue damage caused by PID can result in infertility, especially due to tubal factors. However, due to the lack of accurate complementary tests, the essential host and pathogen determinants underlying infertility have not yet been identified. Conclusion: The reproductive health of women after PID due to Chlamydia is intrinsically linked to accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. To achieve this, it is imperative to include screening programs that make use of biomarkers sensitive to the responsible pathogen.