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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)



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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Alternative Names:

PID; Oophoritis; Salpingitis; Salpingo-oophoritis; Salpingo-peritonitis
Prevention:

Preventive measure include following safer sex behaviors; following the health care provider's recommendations after gynecological events or procedures; and getting prompt treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. Sexual partners should also get adequate treatment.

The risk of PID can be reduced by getting regular STD screening exams, and by couples being tested before initiating sexual relations. Testing can detect STDs that may not be producing symptoms yet.




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