Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (cont.)
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Treatment
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Your health care provider will start antibiotic therapy for PID as soon as the diagnosis is made. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are suspected and treated in every person. Pain medication and IV fluids will be given if you need them.
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an inflammatory disorder of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and adjacent pelvic structures.
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