Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Question 1

causes of PID

Answer 1

ascending infections

STIs

Question 2

presentation

Answer 2

gradual onset pain
pyrexia
intermenstrual bleeding
post-coital bleeding
HCG negative

Question 3

diagnosis

Answer 3

FBC
LFTs
vaginal swabs

Question 4

why are LFTs done in PID?

Answer 4

Fitz-Hugh Curtis and hepatitis due to PID causing swelling of liver tissue

Question 5

management of PID

Answer 5

14 days metronidazole and doxycycline (IV if vomiting)