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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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Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD on June 01, 2004
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