PID is an infection of the upper part of the woman’s reproductive system. It is a common condition affecting women of childbearing age. Symptoms of PID range from none to severe. What are the effective ways to treat PID in women?
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PID is an infection of the upper part of the woman’s reproductive system. It is a common condition affecting women of childbearing age. Symptoms of PID range from none to severe. What are the effective ways to treat PID in women?
PID is really common, and it’s easy to develop without even knowing it. That’s why it’s so important to get tested for STDs and see a doctor if you notice any symptoms of PID.
Your doctor will prescribe a combination of antibiotics to start immediately. After receiving your lab test results, your doctor might adjust your prescription to better match what’s causing the infection. You will likely follow up with your doctor after three days to make sure the treatment is sure to take all of your medication, even if you start to feel better after a few days. Antibiotic treatment can help prevent serious complications but can’t reverse any damage.
Most women with pelvic inflammatory disease just need outpatient treatment. However, if you’re seriously ill, pregnant or haven’t responded to oral medications, you might need hospitalization. You might receive intravenous antibiotics, followed by antibiotics you take by mouth. Surgery is rarely necessary. However, if an abscess ruptures or threatens to rupture, your doctor might drain it. You also might need surgery if you don’t respond to antibiotic treatment or have a questionable diagnosis, such as when one or more of the signs or symptoms of PID are absent.
If diagnosed at an early stage, PID can be treated with a course of antibiotics, which usually lasts for 14 days. You’ll be given a mixture of antibiotics to cover the most likely infections, and often an injection as well as tablets.
Pelvic inflammatory disease can be treated completely without any bigger consequences if it is diagnosed in the early stage (if the infection hasn’t spread to uterus, fallopian tubes and/or ovaries). Even if it is diagnosed latter, it can be treated but the consequences of the inflammations represent another health problem for a patient, since they can cause infertility and ectopic pregnancy in the worst case scenario which can be life-threatening.
Antibiotic treatments are successful in treating causative microorganism/bacteria but they do not reverse the damage once it’s made. So, the sooner patient gets a treatment the outcome is better.