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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Topic Overview

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If your infection was caused by an STI, your sex partner(s) will also need to be treated so you don't get infected again. Do not have sex until both of you have finished your medicine, and be sure to follow up with your doctor to make certain that the treatment is working.

If you have a very bad case of PID or are pregnant and infected, you may need to stay in the hospital and get antibiotics through a vein (intravenous). Sometimes surgery is needed to drain a pocket of infection, called an abscess.

Can you prevent PID?

Your risk of infertility increases each time you have PID, so it is very important to prevent future infections. Using a condom each time you have sex can reduce your chance of getting an STI that could lead to PID.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID):	What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? What causes it? What are the symptoms? What increases my risk? Who gets PID? When do I need to see my doctor?
Being diagnosed:	How is PID diagnosed? What tests will I need? Do I need to see a specialist?
Getting treatment:	What treatment will I need? Do I need to take medicines? Will I need surgery?
Ongoing concerns:	Can I prevent PID? Will PID come back? What problems can PID cause? Will PID affect my ability to become pregnant?

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Last Updated: November 23, 2010

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