How much doxycycline is needed to cure pelvic inflammatory disease?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can affect women of all ages. It is caused by bacteria that enter the vagina and travel to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Symptoms of PID can include lower abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, and vaginal discharge.

Doxycycline is an antibiotic that is commonly used to treat PID. The usual dose is 100 milligrams (mg) twice a day for 14 days. However, some people may need to take a higher or lower dose of doxycycline, or they may need to take it for a longer period of time.

It is important to take doxycycline exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses, even if you feel better. If you stop taking doxycycline too soon, the infection may not be completely cured and could come back again.

If you have any questions or concerns about your PID treatment, be sure to talk to your doctor.

In addition to taking doxycycline, you should also:

* Avoid sexual contact until you have completed your treatment.

* Get tested for other STIs.

* Inform your sexual partners that you have PID so that they can be tested and treated if necessary.

PID can be a serious infection, but it is usually curable if it is treated promptly and properly.