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PID

STI = ⅓ to ½ of PID. ie: its mostly not STI caused. - RACGP
PromptDifferential of gynaecologic causes of pain
ResponseOvarian torsion
Ruptured ovarian cyst
Haemorrhagic cyst
Mittelschmerz (mid cycle pain D7-24)
Fibroid complication (Red degeneration, bleeding, torsion)
Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
Pregnancy
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PromptHistorical features of PID (or risk factors)
ResponseVaginal discharge
Prior PID
Multiple sexual partners
Unprotected sex
Presence of recently inserted IUD
Recent instrumentation
Dyspareunia
Prior PID
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PromptImportant questions in PID
ResponseMenstrual history - ? Pregnant
?SA - Criminal implications + ? needs PEP
?IUD - may need removal if infected
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PromptExamination findings in PID
ResponseFevers
Lower abdo tenderness/guarding
Cervical motion tenderness
Uterine tenderness
Adnexal tenderness
Cervical appearance on spec
Mucopuralant discharge (L pic), prominent ectropion (R pic), friable/easily bleeding (R pic)
- ECI “PID” Aug ‘24
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PromptInvestigations for PID
ResponseUrine (first pass) PCR - sensitive for chlamydia/ghonorrhoea
High vaginal (endocrervical) swabs - STI culture
bHCG - ? pregnant, (DDx and may alter antibiotic prescription)
Pelvic US - exclude tubo-ovarian abscess (NOT CT)
Extended serology Syphilis, HIV, hepatitis
LFT’s - ? fitz-hugh-curtis syndrome
(inflammatory markers to guide response but needs to be WELL justified… better answers)
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PromptUS findings in PID
ResponseNormal ultrasound
Fluid in pouch of douglas
Thickening (>5mm) or increased vascularity of fallopian tubes
Tubo-ovarian abscess/complex adnexal mass
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PromptCT findings in PID
ResponseObscuration of pelvic fascial planes
Cervicitits
Oopheritis - fat stranding
Salpingitis - fat stranding
Thickening of uterosacral ligaments
Simple or complex fluid/abscess collection
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PromptPID over Appendicitis
ResponseFavours PID
Absence of migration
Bilateral abdo tenderness
Absence of N/V
Purulent PV discharge
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PromptManagement PID
ResponseABx from ETG may ‘24
Sexual cause
Nonsevere STI (or asymptomatic + pregnant)
  • Ceftriaxone 500 mg IV/IM
  • PLUS Metronidazole 500 mg BD x 14 days
  • PLUS Doxycycline 100 mg BD x 14 days
  • Replace doxy with azithro 1g stat + repeat at 1wk if non compliant or pregnant
  • (Note chlamydia = doxy/azithro, gonorrhoea = cef/azithro)
Severe STI cause (PID or Pregnancy with ANY symptoms)
  • Ceftriaxone 2g daily
  • PLUS azithro 500 mg daily
  • PLUS metronidazole 500 mg BD
  • Admit
Analgesia
Sexual health follow up
Counselling re: Safe sex practices
Contact tracing information

Procedural cause
Nonsevere post procedural
  • Augmentin BD x 14 days
Severe post procedural
  • Surgical tripples - gent/metro/amp
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PromptComplications of PID
ResponseTuboovarian abscess
Scarring with fertility complications (or risk of ectopic)
Transmission to sexual partners
Chronic pelvic pain
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