On 9/7, Doctor Le Thi Anh Dao, Head of Department of Gynecological Surgery A5, stated that upon admission, the patient presented with prolonged abdominal pain and unusual vaginal discharge. Examinations revealed large abscesses in both of the girl's fallopian tubes, with widespread inflammation causing severe adhesions in her abdominal cavity. Doctors initially prescribed a combination of three strong antibiotics. However, as inflammatory markers showed no improvement and her condition worsened, the medical team opted for surgical intervention to manage the infection.

The surgery proved complex due to the severe inflammation and adhesions. Doctor Dao and her team meticulously dissected and thoroughly addressed the abscesses, draining all pus and continuously irrigating the abdominal cavity with an antiseptic solution to preserve the patient's uterus and ovaries as much as possible.

The surgical team operates on the patient. Photo: Hospital provided

Currently, the infection is fully controlled, the patient is fever-free, her health is gradually stabilizing, and she is recovering well. Nevertheless, the severe pelvic inflammatory disease could leave behind fibrous scars, causing adhesions in the fallopian tubes, which might lead to reduced fertility, infertility, or an ectopic pregnancy in the future.

The patient's medical records indicate that prior to her critical condition, the young girl had experienced two unwanted pregnancies, misused emergency contraception, and undergone abortion procedures.

Doctor Dao warns that many young people still hold the misconception that emergency contraception is an absolutely safe method or that abortion is a simple procedure without consequences. In reality, safe sexual practices require both preventing unwanted pregnancies and protecting against sexually transmitted infections.

To avoid regrettable consequences, young people must proactively adopt appropriate and correct contraception methods, such as using condoms, taking daily birth control pills, or seeking medical consultation from professionals. Additionally, women should not misuse emergency pills and must seek immediate medical attention if warning signs appear, including lower abdominal pain, unusual vaginal discharge, fever, or prolonged vaginal bleeding.

Thuy An