The fallopian tube not only needs to be unobstructed, it must also have enough rows of hair-like cilia to transport the fertilized egg to the uterus. The fallopian tubes also need to have enough secretory cells to secrete protein-rich fluid. This fluid can provide nutrients for sperm, eggs and embryos when they are retained in the fallopian tubes. The unobstructed end of the fallopian tube needs to reach the ovary, and the fimbriae of the fallopian tube must be intact and mobile to help collect eggs from the ovarian surface. Fallopian tube pathology is a common cause of infertility. Almost all fallopian tube anomalies develop during the childbearing years and are caused by infection or pelvic surgery and rarely have congenital causes. In some cases, a blocked fallopian tube can be solved with surgery or the insertion of a catheter, but in most cases, surgery may not work. The inside of each fallopian tube is very thin, especially the part close to the uterus. The diameter is about the same as the thickness of a thread, which can only allow the embryo to slide in. Because its structure is so delicate, any slight inflammation or tissue damage has the potential to block the embryo\’s passage. The most common cause of inflammation and scarring of the fallopian tubes is pelvic inflammatory disease. Pelvic inflammatory disease is usually caused by a sexually transmitted disease, primarily chlamydia. Other inflammatory conditions, such as a perforated appendix, infection from an abortion, or fallopian tube surgery, can occasionally cause fallopian tube scarring.
(1) Pelvic infection:Pelvic inflammatory disease is the main cause of fallopian tube infertility. Pelvic inflammatory disease often occurs when an STD spreads from the vagina up the reproductive tract, especially into the fallopian tubes. Unfortunately, STDs like chlamydia, herpes simplex, gonorrhea, and genital warts are very common in sexual encounters. According to estimates by experts from the World Health Organization, the number of people infected with chlamydia in my country is currently as high as 18.2 million. Having sexual intercourse with someone who carries an STD can lead to a pelvic infection, and each episode of pelvic inflammatory disease increases the possibility of tubal infertility. After one attack, the infection rate can reach 12%, after two attacks it will reach 23%, and after three attacks the chance of fallopian tube infection will reach 54%. In most cases, the disease that causes pelvic inflammatory disease causes no symptoms, and if there are any, they are barely noticeable or appear later. It is entirely possible to have multiple infections without detection, especially with chlamydia. Chlamydia is a common, asymptomatic STD that many carriers know nothing about. Usually when women are tested for fallopian tube infertility, theybe found.
(2) Appendiceal perforation: Women with a history of appendiceal perforation may have damaged fallopian tubes Opportunities will increase. In one study with experimental and control groups, it was found that a perforated appendix increased the chance of tubal infertility by 4.8 times. Because the appendix and fallopian tubes are so close together, an infection in the appendix can easily spread to the fallopian tubes and cause scar tissue. However, appendicitis without a perforated appendix does not increase the likelihood of fallopian infertility.
(3) Adhesion:Adhesion is to connect fibrous tissues together. During the normal healing process, adhesions often occur. In the pelvis, adhesions usually cover the ends of the ovaries and fallopian tubes, or hold the fallopian tubes and other tissue tightly together. If this is the case, these organs cannot function properly. Among female patients who have undergone pelvic surgery, 75% develop adhesions.
(4) Infection caused by abortion: Abortion or termination of pregnancy may also lead to infection. The incidence rate is less than 1%. Because of the inflammation, scar tissue may be left in the fallopian tubes, which may block or damage the inside of the fallopian tubes.
This article is provided by Baidu Reading and is excerpted from \”The Clear \”Conception\” Plan\” Author: Sun Jianqiu and Xie Yingbiao