The way to prevent possible pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the same as the way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Therefore, it is important to maintain safe sex by using barrier contraceptives such as condoms. In addition, it is essential to reduce the number of sexual partners to reduce the risk.
If the woman already has PID, then secondary prevention measures should be followed. Douching is also not indicated.
Read the full article on: What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? Causes and treatments ( 60).
By Carolina González Arboleya M. D. (gynecologist), Laura García de Miguel M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 08/02/2024
