Regimen A: CeFotetan 2 g IV every 12 hours + doxycycline 100 mg PO or IV every 12 hours.
2. Regimen B: CeFoxitin 2 g IV every 6 hours + doxycycline 100 mg PO or IV every 12 hours.
3. Regimen C Clindamycin 900 mg IV every 8 hours + gentamicin 2 mg/kg loading dose IV or IM followed by 1.5 mg/kg every 8 hours (can substitute single daily dosage of 3–5 mg/kg).
4. Alternate regimen: Ampicillin/sulbactam 3 g IV every 6 hours + doxycycline 100 mg orally or IV every 12 hours (CDC, 2015).
To prevent spread of the disease women should not have sexual intercourse until all medications are completed, the symptoms have gone away or their partner has been tested and treated. It is also recommended that all women diagnosed with PID get tested for HIV, gonorrhea and chlamydia. When a patient is diagnosed with PID, there will be unanswered questions, increased stress and emotional uncertainty. The patient may have feelings of hurt, betrayal, shame, low self-esteem and anger. If the person is in a committed relationship, they must deal with the fact that someone has been unfaithful. Some patients will be embarrassed and withdrawal from the world. It is crucial that the patient has the opportunity to join a support group or be able to express their feelings to