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The following is a summary of “Association between alcohol consumption levels and pelvic inflammatory disease: Findings from the NHANES 2013–2020,” published in the December 2024 issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology by Wang et al.  

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a severe infection of the reproductive system, can result in severe complications, including infertility, affecting individuals’ health and QoL.  

Researchers conducted a retrospective study to investigate the relationship between levels of alcohol consumption and the likelihood of PID.  

They analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 2013–2020) using multivariate logistic regression, trend analysis, and curve fitting. Subgroup analyses were also performed through stratification and interaction testing to ensure the robustness of findings.  

The results showed that individuals who consumed alcohol had higher odds of developing PID compared to non-drinkers. In the fully adjusted model, the OR for PID was 1.89 (95% CI: 1.23–2.92) for mild drinkers, 1.94 (95% CI: 1.24–3.04) for moderate drinkers, and 2.01 (95% CI: 1.27–3.19) for heavy drinkers. This indicates that mild drinkers were 89% more likely to develop PID, moderate drinkers were 94% more likely, and heavy drinkers were 101% more probable compared to non-drinkers. These trends were consistent across different subgroups in the study population.  

They concluded that reducing alcohol consumption and fostering healthier lifestyles may help lower the risk of PID.  

Source: obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jog.16188