About the Course
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is estimated to affect approximately 1 million individuals in the United States each year, but diagnosis is often delayed or missed due to mild or non-specific symptoms or atypical presentation. Underdiagnosis increases the risk of long-term sequelae including infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain. Mild and moderate cases of PID can be managed outpatient in the primary care setting and primary care providers should be comfortable diagnosing and treating this condition. This presentation will review PID signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, etiological agents, and patient management.
Learning Objectives
1) Attendees will feel confident recognizing and diagnosing PID.
2) Attendees will be able to distinguish mild to moderate PID from severe disease and recognize indications for inpatient management.
3) Attendees will recognize PID’s common etiological organisms and order appropriate laboratory testing.
4) Attendees will feel confident prescribing antibiotics to treat PID as well as offering partner treatment.
Example Curriculum
About the Instructor
Ruth Christie, ND (she/her) is a primary care physician at Preserve Naturopathic Medicine. She graduated from Bastyr University in 2020 and completed a one-year residency at Bastyr Center for Natural Health where she continues to serve as adjunctive faculty in the teaching clinic. Dr. Christie has a special interest in digestive health, autoimmune disorders, dysautonomia, and connective tissue disorders. Her practice philosophy is guided by principles of social justice, cultural humility, patient resilience, and trauma informed care. She deeply values diversity and enjoys working with patients of all ages and genders. She is an LGBQT affirming and Health at Every Size aligned provider.
