Patient's question:
I went to the hospital for a pre-pregnancy check-up. The doctor said I have pelvic inflammatory disease and need to be treated before getting pregnant.Doctor's answer:
Hello, pelvic inflammatory disease is commonly divided into acute pelvic inflammatory disease and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. If the acute phase is not treated thoroughly, it can develop into chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. Therefore, active and thorough treatment should be administered during the acute phase, and treatment should not be stopped just because symptoms temporarily subside. At the same time, lifestyle adjustments and prevention of recurrence should be coordinated.Additionally, if pelvic inflammatory disease affects the fallopian tubes, causing adhesions or complete obstruction of the lumen, it may impact future fertility and lead to infertility. If the inflammation is limited to the pelvic connective tissues and the fallopian tubes are unaffected, fertility will not be compromised. Conservative drug treatment can be adopted. Integrated Chinese and Western medicine treatment has significant advantages in this regard, as it is less likely to cause drug resistance. Recommended herbal medications include Women's Golden Pill (capsules), which can effectively treat cervical inflammation. Generally, 3–4 courses of treatment are recommended, with 2–3 courses for milder cases. Each course lasts 14 days. It is advisable to consume more high-protein foods, such as lean meat and soy products, as well as plenty of vegetables and fruits. This not only meets the body's nutritional needs but also helps avoid weight gain.