Pregnancy decreases the risk of PID once the cervical os is protected by the mucous plug. The following steps may be taken to avoid pelvic inflammatory disease or to keep PID from becoming worse: Practice safe sex: if people choose to have sexual intercourse, they should use barrier devices such as a latex condom. Use only water-based lubricants with condoms. For oral sex, use a device called a dental dam. It’s a rubbery device a person places over the opening of the vagina before having oral sex.
Women who have an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted may have a slightly increased risk of PID near the time of insertion compared with women using other contraceptives or no contraceptive at all.
PID can be cured with antibiotics (drugs that kill bacteria). Most of the time, at least two antibiotics are used that work against a wide range of bacteria. Your doctor will work with you to find the best treatment for you.