PID Flashcards
1
Q
what is PID?
A
chronic inflmmation of the pelvis as a result of infection, usually chlamydia
2
Q
presentation ?
A
pelvic pain
deep dyspareunia
vaginal discharge
dysmeorrhoea/menorhhagia
3
Q
what 2 investigations could you do?
A
endocervical swab
explorative laparotomy
4
Q
medical management
A
analgesia
azithromycin
5
Q
surgical management
A
hysterectomy
6
Q
complications of PID?
A
ectopic pregnancy
fibrosis of uterine tubes (infertility)
7
Q
what is adenomyosis ?
A
endometrium breaks through into myometrium
