Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a severe infection that is prevalent among young women in their reproductive years.
Each year, more than 275,000 women worldwide receive a diagnosis of PID, resulting in approximately 100,000 surgical procedures being performed.
Fortunately, this infection can be treated timely with antibiotic medications.
But what antibiotics treat Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and are there any other treatment options available?
Let us find the answer to these common questions about PID treatment in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The antibiotic prescribed for treating PID<\/a> varies depending on the underlying cause of your condition.
These antibiotics should be effective<\/a> against common PID causes<\/a> such as Chlamydia and
Gonorrhea, along with other bacteria types, Anaerobes and Streptococci.
Doxycycline and Azithromycin are two such drugs<\/a> used for this purpose.
Some other antibiotics used for this disease include Clindamycin and Gentamicin.
Antibiotic tablets are generally prescribed for about two weeks, sometimes with an initial injection.
It is important to finish the full course of antibiotics, even if you start feeling better, to ensure the infection is completely gone.
Stopping the treatment midway can result in the bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics, making future treatment more challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n