Asociación entre la enfermedad inflamatoria pélvica y la infertilidad femenina

Abstract

Background - Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an inflammatory pathology that can be caused by a variety of microbiological agents and affects the upper portion of the female reproductive tract, including the uterus (endometritis), fallopian tubes (salpingitis), tubal abscess- ovarian disease and pelviperitonitis, which in turn can trigger serious changes in female fertility. Aim- To determine the association between the appearance of pelvic inflammatory disease and the development of female infertility. Conclusions - The diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease can be expected as a risk factor for the development of female infertility. The exact mechanism of its pathogenesis is not known, but among the most accepted theories, it has been concluded that infectious processes at the level of the upper female reproductive tract cause tissue damage from the first episode, subsequently hindering the consolidation of the fertilized ovum. Long-term follow-up is necessary to assess the association between the pathogens, their affectation in the upper tract, and the risk of generating sequelae in reproductive health. Understanding all of these factors will help guide efforts to prevent the development of female fertility problems in the near future.