What symptom is NOT typically associated with pelvic inflammatory disease?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs, which can lead to various symptoms due to inflammation and infection. Common symptoms associated with PID include abnormal vaginal discharge, fever, and chronic pelvic pain.

Abnormal vaginal discharge can occur due to the infection causing changes in the normal flora of the vagina. Fever may also be present as a systemic response to infection. Chronic pelvic pain is another common symptom, often resulting from lasting effects of the infection on pelvic structures.

In contrast, regular menstrual periods are not a symptom of PID. While PID can cause changes to menstrual cycles due to hormonal alterations or additional complications, many women with PID can still experience monthly cycles without irregularities. Therefore, while other symptoms are directly indicative of PID's impact on the reproductive system, regular menstrual periods are not associated with the condition in the same way.