Other than avoiding sexual intercourse, there is no guaranteed way to prevent pelvic inflammatory disease. However, women who are in stable sexual relationships with only one partner have very little risk if neither person was infected with an STD from a previous partner. Condoms provide protection against STDs. Although oral contraceptives can prevent pregnancy, women with more than one sex partner also should make sure their partners use condoms every time they have vaginal...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PID; Oophoritis; Salpingitis; Salpingo-oophoritis; Salpingo-peritonitis Treatment Your doctor will often start you on antibiotics while... Read more »
1. Practice good hygiene. Keep your body clean, wash your hands frequently and try to avoid touching the sores. 2. Take salt baths. This method can... Read more »
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