Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Testing & Diagnosis

How is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) diagnosed?

Though symptoms of PID can mirror other illnesses, if you suspect PID, you should seek prompt medical attention. Your doctor will likely perform some or all of the following procedures to determine if you have PID or something else:

Test for bacterial infections including gonorrhea and Chlamydia
Pelvic exam
Physical exam
Laparoscopy
Endometrial biopsy

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Mark Riegel, MD

Last updated on Nov 18, 2017

Can it be cured?

Yes and No. Gonorrhea is easily treated with a course of antibiotics.

Type of Infection

Bacterial. Gonorrhea is caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium.

How is it treated?

Antibiotics. A single Cefixime, Ceftriaxone, or Cephalosporin.

Recovery Time

Upto 1 week. One to two weeks can be needed for symptoms to fully disappear.

Can I have sex?

No. Sexual activity should be avoided until treatment is successful.

Can I get re-infected?

Yes. Re-infection is possible from sexual activity with an infected person.