Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Alternative names:
oophoritis; PID; 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. (See "Prevention" under gonorrhea).
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