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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of pelvic inflammatory disease include prior history of pelvic inflammatory disease, recent sexual contact, multiple sexual partners, recent onset of menses, and usage of an IUD.

Risk Factors

Important risk factors in PID development include: