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Diagnosis of PID
When there are symptoms like lower abdominal pain a doctor should do a physical examination to determine the nature and exact location of the pain and the woman will have to be checked for fever, abnormal vaginal or cervical discharge, and for evidence of gonorrhoeal or Chlamydia infection. Other ways to diagnose PID are:
Lab studies and tests ordered by a doctor help to identify the infection-causing organism (e.g., Chlamydia or gonorrhoeal infection) or can help to distinguish between PID and other problems with similar symptoms.
A pelvic ultrasound can be a helpful test to diagnose PID. An ultrasound can help a doctor view the pelvic area to see whether the fallopian tubes are enlarged or if there is an abscess.
A laparoscopy may help to confirm the diagnosis. This is a minor surgical procedure to check for signs of PID in which a flexible tube is inserted through a small incision in the lower abdomen.
Treatment for PID
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There are several different methods to treat PID, all of which have to be prescribed by a doctor:
Antibiotics
Treatment with antibiotics cannot reverse any damage that has already been done to the reproductive organs. If a woman suffers from pelvic pain and other symptoms of PID, it is most important that she seeks care immediately.
Antibiotic treatment can prevent severe damage to the female reproductive organs.
Surgery
Surgery could be suggested by a doctor if the woman is pregnant, suffering from fevers or if she does not respond to medication.
Is it Possible to Prevent PID?
It is possible to treat pelvic inflammatory disease but the surest way to avoid signs of PID is to abstain from sexual intercourse. Annual Chlamydia tests can help prevent PID and sexual risk assessments by a doctor should be conducted regularly. A lot can be done to prevent further problems if PID symptoms are recognised in time.
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