Only barrier contraceptives, such as condoms, can protect against sexually transmitted diseases, which are the main cause of salpingitis.
However, oral contraceptives have been shown to reduce the incidence of these: they cause an increase in the viscosity of cervical mucus, which makes it difficult for microorganisms to enter.
On the other hand, as already mentioned in the article, the IUD is a risk factor for this pathology.
Read the full article on: What Is Salpingitis? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment ( 79).
Rebeca Reus
BSc, MSc
Degree in Human Biology (Biochemistry) from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Official Master's Degree in Clinical Analysis Laboratory from the UPF and Master’s Degree about the Theoretical Basis and Laboratory Procedures in Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV).
