Infertility: Problems With Fallopian Tubes

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Problems with the fallopian tubes are a leading cause of infertility in women. Tubal blockage may be caused by:

Past infection. This is most often a sexually transmitted infection. Sometimes it can be linked with a ruptured appendix.
Tubal ligation or other types of surgery.
Endometriosis. This is a common cause of infertility.
Scarring of fallopian tubes linked with past pelvic surgery. This might have been surgery for ovarian cysts or uterine fibroids.

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Current as of: August 2, 2022

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Femi Olatunbosun MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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