Overview
Definition
Infection of upper female genital tract.
Epidemiology
Varies globally. Often age and lifestyle dependent.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- N. gonorrhoeae, C. trachomatis.
Clinical Symptoms
- Lower abdominal pain
- cervical motion tenderness
- fever.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Clinical
- NAAT
- Ultrasound.
Management
- Ceftriaxone + Doxycycline.
Complications
- Infertility
- ectopic pregnancy.