Women's Conditions

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Treatment in Seoul, Korea

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes and pelvis, usually from STD bacteria such as gonorrhea and chlamydia moving up through the cervix. The typical symptom is lower abdominal pain. Most cases are treated as an outpatient with antibiotics; untreated PID can harm fertility.

The Clinic

Dami Women's Clinic

Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN
5F Ilex Tower, 375 Yeouidaebang-ro
Yeouido, Seoul · Saetgang Stn, Line 9

 

Hours

Mon, Wed, Thu — 9:30 to 19:00
Tue, Fri — 9:30 to 20:00
Sat — 9:30 to 15:00

Closed for lunch 13:00–14:00, the 2nd Saturday, Sundays and holidays.

 

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How PID develops

Bacteria from sexually transmitted infections or urethritis can sit silently in the cervix. Without treatment, they travel upward, inflaming the uterine lining, the fallopian tubes and the pelvis. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the classic causes; Mycoplasma is also common.

Symptoms

Lower abdominal pain is typical, but PID can also show up as increased discharge or bladder-like symptoms. Any woman with genital or urinary symptoms should have PID considered.

Why it matters

Severe PID can form a tubo-ovarian abscess. Damage to the tubes or ovaries is a cause of infertility. Fever with lower abdominal pain needs prompt assessment.

Diagnosis

An STD swab identifies the bacteria, and pelvic ultrasound is added when there is pain.

Treatment

Antibiotics are the most effective treatment. Most women are treated as outpatients with oral antibiotics and an injection; severe cases need hospital IV treatment. Your partner should be tested to prevent re-infection.

After abortion or procedures

Infection after gynecologic procedures is now rare thanks to sterile technique and antibiotics. Take any prescribed medicine and attend follow-up visits.

In English

Speak with a gynecologist who explains every step.

Phone 02-761-3072 · KakaoTalk 다미산부인과

Reviewed by Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), led by Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN. General information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency in Korea, call 119. Medical disclaimer