Which specialist treats pelvic inflammatory disease?

A gynaecologist assesses pelvic or lower-abdominal pain, unusual discharge, bleeding, pain during sex, and tenderness. They may arrange an examination, pregnancy testing, swabs, urine tests, or blood tests. PID can involve infection higher in the reproductive tract, so treatment is commonly started promptly rather than waiting for every result.

Sexual-health clinicians can help test and treat infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea, while a fertility specialist may become involved if there are concerns about blocked fallopian tubes or future conception.

Book a prompt appointment with a gynaecologist or sexual-health clinic. Bring the date your symptoms began, any recent antibiotics, allergies, contraception details, and the date of your last period. Avoid sex until you have been assessed and follow treatment instructions; recent partners may also need testing or treatment.

Treatment may include antibiotic treatment for pelvic infection. Take the prescribed course as directed and return for review if symptoms do not begin to settle or come back.

Seek urgent medical care for severe or worsening pelvic pain, fainting, repeated vomiting, high fever, heavy bleeding, or pain when pregnancy is possible. These symptoms can need hospital assessment, including checks for ectopic pregnancy or another urgent pelvic problem.

Ask which tests are needed, whether a partner should be tested, when sex is safe again, how follow-up will be arranged, and what symptoms could suggest a complication affecting fertility.