How long does PID take to heal with antibiotics?

You’ll most likely be taking antibiotics for 2 weeks. You should always follow the directions and take all of them, even if you feel better. Your symptoms should improve within 3 days. If they don’t, you should go back to your doctor, because you may need to try something else.

Can PID come back after treatment?

Even after treatment, PID can come back. This could happen if you’re infected by another STI. And once you’ve had PID, bacteria that are normally harmless may be more likely to infect your upper genital tract. This means you could get PID again even without getting another STI.

Why do I still have pain after PID treatment?

After PID has been treated, pelvic pain can remain for some women. Pain may be caused by adhesions and scar tissue, which is not treated by the antibiotics. Surgery may be recommended to remove adhesions caused by PID, but unfortunately, this may not resolve your pelvic pain problems completely.

How quickly does PID cause infertility?

About 12\% of women suffer enough tubal damage from one episode of PID to become infertile. After three episodes of PID, the infertility rate reaches 50\%. PID also increases the risk of an ectopic pregnancy, in which the fertilized egg gets trapped in the tube and begins to grow there.

How soon can I get pregnant after PID treatment?

Most women get pregnant between 12 months and 14 months after the procedure. If your PID was mild, you may get pregnant even sooner . It’s still possible to conceive after this time . However, if you haven’t conceived by 12 to 18 months after the surgery, your fertility specialist may suggest that you also try IVF .

Can PID be cured completely?

Can PID be cured? Yes, if PID is diagnosed early, it can be treated. However, treatment won’t undo any damage that has already happened to your reproductive system. The longer you wait to get treated, the more likely it is that you will have complications from PID.

Can PID stop your period?

As the infection spreads to the cells of the uterus, it can lead to problems with menstruation. The Office on Women’s Health lists irregular menstrual cycles (like late periods) as one of the symptoms of PID. There are other symptoms associated with it too, like pelvic pain, fever, and pain during sex.