Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (adjunctive care)
Also known as: pelvic inflammatory disease, PID, pelvic infection
Pelvic inflammatory disease is infection of the upper female genital tract — needing prompt antibiotics to protect fertility. Chinese medicine complements treatment in recovery: clearing residual damp-heat, transforming stasis and rebuilding deficiency after the acute phase.
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Lifestyle & Diet
- •Antibiotics come first — complete the course and bring in partners for treatment.
- •Attend the follow-up check to confirm clearance.
- •Rest during the acute phase.
- •Pelvic pain persisting needs gynaecology review.
Cautions & Contraindications
- •No acupuncture during high fever — medical treatment first.[]
When to reassess or seek care again
Review at 2–4 weeks after antibiotics: pain, discharge, follow-up test results.
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Sources & Further Reading
Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.
- NHS · 2024
- National Library of Medicine · 2024
- Healthdirect Australia · 2024
Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.