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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Outlook
What to expect with pelvic inflammatory disease:
  • About 75 percent of women with pelvic inflammatory disease are treated successfully with antibiotics.
  • About 25 percent of women with pelvic inflammatory disease have ongoing pelvic pain after treatment.
  • Women who have pelvic inflammatory disease have a higher risk of infertility.
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Last Updated: Jun 17, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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