Pelvic Inflammatory Disease & Sexually Transmitted Infections: What PTs and NPs need to know
Kathy Kates FNP-BC
? CEO, Pelvic Health Support | Co-Founder, Institute for Pelvic Health | Pelvic, Sexual and Hormone Health Specialist| Training & Mentoring Providers in Pelvic & Sexual Health
PID is an infection of either the cervix, the endometrium, the fallopian tubes, or the ovaries.
Symptoms include:
? lower abdomen or back pain
? pain during sex or urination
? abnormal periods or increased pain during periods
? abnormal vaginal discharge, including bleeding after sex
? fever, chills, nausea or vomiting
While treating with course of antibiotics is a recommended first step, what do you do when a patient who received treatment comes back and is still experiencing symptoms? Pudendal nerve irritation may be the cause. Find out more in this week's video, below!
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