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Newly Diagnosed with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: 10 Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor
10 Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor
| 1. | What caused my condition? Do I have an underlying infection? |
| 2. | What are my treatment options? |
| 3. | Can I expect any side effects from the medication? |
| 4. | Should my sexual partner(s) be treated? |
| 5. | Has there been any damage to my reproductive organs? If so, can it be reversed? |
| 6. | What is the risk for recurrence of my pelvic inflammatory disease? |
| 7. | Has my fertility been compromised? |
| 8. | Are there any treatments available that could help me bear children in the future? |
| 9. | When is it safe to resume sexual activity? Are there any specific precautions I need to take? |
| 10. | Are there any clinical trials I could participate in? |
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