Although sex partners may have no symptoms, they may still be infected with the organisms that can cause PID. In certain cases, clinicians may recommend hospitalization to treat PID.
This decision should be based on the judgment of the health care provider and the use of suggested criteria found in the STI Treatment Guidelines. A critical component to management is short-term follow-up, especially in the adolescent population.
Since many adolescent women rely on outpatient services for the evaluation and treatment of STD symptoms, the need for a low diagnostic and management threshold for PID is even more critical, as the likelihood for additional follow-up care is low. A patient should abstain from sexual intercourse until she and her partner s have completed treatment.
Female latex condoms are also an option if a woman prefers them or if her male partner chooses not to use male condoms. Women who are told they have an STD and are treated for it should notify all of their recent sex partners so they can see a health care provider and be evaluated for STDs. The diagnosis of PID provides an opportunity to educate adolescent and young women about prevention of STDs, including abstinence, consistent use of barrier methods of protection, immunization, partner evaluation and treatment, and the importance of receiving periodic screening for STDs and HIV.
Since STDs play a major role in PID, screening of women at risk for infection and treatment of infected women and their sex partners can help to minimize the risk of PID. Screening of young sexually active women for chlamydia has been shown to decrease the incidence of PID. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends annual chlamydia and gonorrhea screening in women younger than 25 years 25 and CDC recommends that providers screen the following populations for chlamydia and gonorrhea: all sexually active women younger than 25 years, as well as older women with risk factors such as new or multiple sex partners, or a sex partner who has a sexually transmitted infection.
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An ultrasound might also be used to see if the fallopian tubes show evidence of an infection. PID is treated with antibiotics; however, the antibiotics will not reverse any damage already occurred, making it important for women to seek care immediately if she is experiencing any symptoms.
For women that have had PID and have had damage to their reproductive organs, they will likely have to consult with a fertility specialist to maintain a healthy pregnancy. The longer you have PID, the more likely it is to cause serious problems.
And although some scar tissue may be able to be removed surgically, the scarring process itself can cause permanent damage. The antibiotics can be in pill form or given via injection or intravenously depending on the severity of your infection. PID can make it harder to get pregnant in the first place.
It can also increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy — where a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus — by as much as sixfold. PID-related scarring can make it harder for a fertilized egg to successfully travel down the fallopian tubes, so it might end up growing in the tube instead. Ectopic pregnancies are never viable and can put women at risk for life-threatening bleeding.
They almost always require surgery or treatment with a medication called methotrexate. Men can carry the bacteria that causes PID without having any symptoms like discharge or painful urination , so they can pass the infection on to their partners without knowing it. But getting tested for STIs can help. Untreated PID can affect your fertility and your overall health, so it should be taken care of as quickly as possible.
You should call your gynecologist right away if you notice any symptoms that seem like they might be related to PID. Getting treated sooner will help keep the infection in check and reduce the chances of scarring that could impact your fertility. What to Expect follows strict reporting guidelines and uses only credible sources, such as peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions and highly respected health organizations.
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