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A member asked:

Are there any probitocs that would be useful in the treatment of pid caused by other bacteria not chlamydia or gonn?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Unproven: Probiotics have not been shown to be useful whatsoever for treating PID due to any cause. PID is a serious illness with significant consequences, I do not recommend experimenting with remedies: if you have PID you must have it treated properly. Good wishes.

Answered 1/21/2015

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

No: no, antibiotics are needed ( and condoms for the future)

Answered 1/21/2015

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