Antibiotics
It is estimated that over eight million women in the United States suffer from pelvic inflammatory disease, yet very few people are aware of this silent epidemic. Pelvic inflammatory disease is a serious infection of the reproductive organs that can lead to infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and ectopic pregnancies. In many cases, pelvic inflammatory disease is caused by sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea. However, research has shown another often overlooked cause of pelvic inflammatory disease – pinworms.
Yes, you read that correctly. Pinworms, those pesky little parasitic worms that most of us associate with childhood, can cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women. How does this happen? When a woman has pinworms, the female worms lay their eggs around the anus. These eggs can be transferred to the vagina during sexual intercourse or even through contaminated clothing or towels.
Treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease typically involves antibiotics. In severe cases, hospitalization may be necessary. The specific antibiotics used will depend on the type of bacteria that exists along with pinworms. If the pelvic inflammatory disease is left untreated, it can damage the reproductive organs and lead to infertility.
