Patient's question:
Doctor, hello!A few days ago, I had lower abdominal pain. After examination, the doctor diagnosed me with pelvic inflammatory disease. I took the "Antifertility Capsules" prescribed by the doctor and received intravenous fluids, which were called "Liu," I think. However, the effect was not noticeable. The strangest thing is that yesterday I had my period, and it was much heavier than usual. Is this because of the medication?
Thank you
Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a condition that causes lower abdominal pain and significant pelvic inflammation upon gynecological examination. For patients with severe lower abdominal pain and obvious pelvic inflammation, broad-spectrum antibiotics such as penicillins and cephalosporins should be used in combination with metronidazole (Flagyl) and administered intravenously after the menstrual period. If there are pelvic masses or severe inflammation with frequent recurrences, surgical treatment may be considered.Additionally, physical therapies such as shortwave, ultrashortwave, infrared, and drug iontophoresis can promote pelvic blood circulation and facilitate the absorption of inflammation, and may be used as appropriate. Chinese herbal medicines that invigorate blood circulation and clear heat-toxin can also be considered on a case-by-case basis.