Question

A 36-year-old woman presents with dysuria and vaginal discharge. Pelvic examination shows mucopurulent cervical discharge and cervical motion tenderness. She has had new sexual partners. According to Canadian STI guidance, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Empiric treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease targeting chlamydia and gonorrhoea, plus partner notification

Answer

No treatment until nucleic acid amplification test results return

Answer

Treat with topical antifungal only

Answer

Provide symptomatic care without antibiotics

Answer

Advise abstinence but no medical therapy

Practice question

A 36-year-old woman presents with dysuria and vaginal discharge. Pelvic examination shows mucopurulent cervical discharge and cervical motion tenderness. She has had new sexual partners. According to Canadian STI guidance, what is the most appropriate management?