Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 6, 2025.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of your reproductive organs. This includes your ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix (lower area of your uterus), and vagina. The infection causes these organs to become inflamed.
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Call your doctor if:
- You have severe pain in your lower abdomen.
- You have nausea or are vomiting.
- You have chills or a high fever.
- Your symptoms get worse or do not improve after 3 days of treatment.
- Your skin is red, itchy, or you have a new rash.
- You think or know you are pregnant.
- You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.
Medicines:
- Antibiotics are given to fight the bacterial infection that caused your PID.
- Take your medicine as directed. Contact your healthcare provider if you think your medicine is not helping or if you have side effects. Tell your provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Keep a list of the medicines, vitamins, and herbs you take. Include the amounts, and when and why you take them. Bring the list or the pill bottles to follow-up visits. Carry your medicine list with you in case of an emergency.
Manage PID:
- Finish your treatment. If you do not finish your treatment for PID, your infection may not go away. You may also have an increased risk for another STI in the future.
- Do not have sex until your healthcare provider says it is okay. You will need to finish treatment before it is safe to have sex.
Treatment options
The following list of medications are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.
Decrease your risk for PID:
- Use a new condom each time you have sex. Wear a condom during oral, vaginal, and anal sex. Male and female condoms are available. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions about the correct use of condoms.
- Get tested for STIs before and after a new sex partner. Ask your partner to get tested before you have sex.
- Do not delay treatment for STIs or vaginal infections. Early treatment can prevent health problems that may lead to PID.
Follow up with your doctor as directed:
You may need to return for a follow up visit. Your treatment may need to be changed if your symptoms are not getting better. You may need more tests if your symptoms do not go away or worsen after treatment. Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.
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