You should get tested and treated for any infections before getting an intrauterine device. This will lower your risk of getting pelvic inflammatory disease.
PID is the most common preventable cause of infertility in the United States. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the most common causes, but other bacteria can also cause PID.
If you’ve experienced more than one episode of pelvic inflammatory disease, you’re at greater risk of infertility. If you’ve been trying to become pregnant, without success, make an appointment with your doctor for an infertility evaluation. Your doctor or a reproductive health specialist may perform tests to determine whether or not your history of pelvic inflammatory disease is causing the problem — and if so, outline your options.