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Vikas Bhardwaj
Medical Technologist, AIIMS New Delhi
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
**Core Concept**
The patient's symptoms and physical examination findings suggest a diagnosis related to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or a gynecological condition involving the ovaries. The presence of bilateral soft tender masses in the fornices, along with fever and lower abdominal pain, points towards an infectious or inflammatory process.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
The correct diagnosis is likely **Ectopic Pregnancy**. Although the patient is married and infertile, the presence of bilateral adnexal masses and lower abdominal pain could be indicative of an ectopic pregnancy. The patient's regular menstruation and normal-sized uterus do not rule out ectopic pregnancy, as this condition can still occur in women with a history of infertility. The bilateral adnexal masses may represent the ectopic gestational sacs.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A:** This option is likely incorrect as it does not specifically address the patient's symptoms and physical examination findings.
**Option B:** While PID could be a consideration, the presence of bilateral adnexal masses and lower abdominal pain makes PID less likely.
**Option C:** This option is incorrect as it does not take into account the patient's symptoms and physical examination findings.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
In a woman of reproductive age presenting with lower abdominal pain and adnexal masses, ectopic pregnancy should be considered in the differential diagnosis, even if the patient has a history of infertility.
**Correct Answer:** D. Ectopic Pregnancy