# Association between prophylactic antibiotics for endometrial biopsy and the incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease: A retrospective cohort study

**Authors:** Risa Ishida, Yusuke Sasabuchi, Kaori Koga, Gentaro Izumi, Daisuke Shigemi, Hiroki Matsui, Hideo Yasunaga, Yutaka Osuga

PMC · DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.16156 · International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2025-01-16

## TL;DR

This study suggests that using antibiotics before endometrial biopsies may not prevent pelvic inflammatory disease and might not be necessary.

## Contribution

The study provides evidence against the routine use of prophylactic antibiotics for endometrial biopsy to prevent pelvic inflammatory disease.

## Key findings

- Prophylactic antibiotics for endometrial biopsy may not reduce pelvic inflammatory disease risk.
- Routine use of antibiotics in this context may not be recommended based on the findings.

## Abstract

Prophylactic antibiotics for endometrial biopsy may not reduce the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease, and their routine use may not be recommended.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** pelvic inflammatory disease (MONDO:0000922)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** pelvic inflammatory disease (MESH:D000292)

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