As soon as PID has been diagnosed, it should be treated with antibiotics. Two or more types of antibiotics may be taken at the same time. This ensures that all the bacteria are killed. It's very important to take all of your medicine as prescribed, or the infection may not go away.

If you have PID, talking about it can be hard. But your health is at stake. If a recent STI caused your PID, your partner must be tested and treated. If you've had PID for many years, you and your partner may now need to discuss problems such as infertility.

Complications from untreated PID can take many years to develop. The longer a woman has untreated PID, the greater the chance that these problems will occur.

The years leading up to menopause can be hard both physically and emotionally. These tips can help you cope.

A Pap test is an important part of screening for cervical cancer, but most women don't need it every year.

Laparoscopic tubal sterilization is an effective form of permanent birth control.

Learn what to expect during a laparoscopic tubal sterilization.

Cardiomyopathy means heart muscle disease. If you have cardiomyopathy, you have a problem with the muscle tissue that makes up your heart. Your heart may not be pumping as well as it should. Read on to learn more.

Genital HPV is often found during a routine exam. Read about how genital HPV is diagnosed and treated and how it can be prevented.

HPV is a very common family of viruses. Some types of HPV can cause genital warts. Many people carry HPV. But it often has no symptoms. Here's what you need to know.