Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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Endometritis

Female reproductive anatomy

Pelvic laparoscopy

Uterus

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

Preventive measure include:

• Practicing safer sex behaviors
• Following your doctor's recommendations after gynecological procedures
• Getting prompt treatment for sexually transmitted diseases

The risk of PID can be reduced by getting regular STD screening exams. Couple can be tested for STDs before beginning sexual relations. Testing can detect STDs that may not be producing symptoms yet.

Review Date: 09/19/2006
Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.