Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Prevention

Prevention

• Risk reduction against sexually transmitted infections through barrier methods such as condoms; see human sexual behavior for other listings.
• Going to the doctor immediately if symptoms of PID, sexually transmitted infections appear, or after learning that a current or former sex partner has, or might have had a sexually transmitted infection.
• Getting regular gynecological (pelvic) exams with STI testing to screen for symptomless PID.
• Discussing sexual history with a trusted physician in order to get properly screened for sexually transmitted diseases.
• Regularly scheduling STI testing with a physician and discussing which tests will be performed that session.
• Getting a STI history from your current partner and insisting they be tested and treated before intercourse.
• Treating partners to prevent reinfection or spreading the infection to other people.
• Diligence in avoiding vaginal activity, particularly intercourse, after the end of a pregnancy (delivery, miscarriage, or abortion) or certain gynecological procedures, to ensure that the cervix closes.