N70-N77: Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs
N70: Salpingitis and oophoritis
Salpingitis and oophoritis are medical conditions that affect a woman's reproductive organs, specifically the fallopian tubes (salpingitis) and the ovaries (oophoritis). They are typically caused by an infection, which can be sexually transmitted, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia, but may also result from other non-sexually transmitted infections. Common symptoms include lower abdominal pain, fever, abnormal vaginal discharge, and irregular menstrual periods. If not treated promptly, these conditions can cause serious complications like infertility, ectopic pregnancy, or chronic pelvic pain. Disease progression varies with the severity and promptness of treatment, and can potentially lead to life-altering complications. The conditions primarily affect the female reproductive system, but the bacteria causing the infection can spread, impacting other bodily systems too.
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