How is pelvic inflammatory disease treated?
Doctors usually prescribe two antibiotics that fight a broad spectrum of infections.

If PID is suspected, a woman will often begin treatment with antibiotics immediately, even before the results of diagnostic tests are known. This is because the value of treating the infection early and avoiding potential damage to the reproductive system outweighs the risks of treatment should PID not actually be present.

How can pelvic inflammatory disease be prevented?
Most cases of pelvic inflammatory disease are caused by sexually transmitted diseases. You can minimize your risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) by always using latex condoms during sex. It also helps to limit your number of sexual partners and to know the sexual history of your partners.