Patient's question:
I have been married for several years and have not been able to get pregnant. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with blocked fallopian tubes. What are the causes of blocked fallopian tubes?Doctor's answer:
Tubal blockage is mainly caused by infectious inflammation leading to tubal adhesion. However, infectious inflammation is often transient and short-term. The adhesion caused by inflammation, on the other hand, is permanent. Nearly 100% of tubal blockages are discovered during infertility examinations after marriage. Abortion is the main cause of tubal blockage. During induced abortion, mechanical or drug stimulation causes strong contractions of the uterine smooth muscle. The contents of the uterine cavity not only move rapidly toward the cervix but also enter the fallopian tube. The tissues that enter the fallopian tube are prone to organize and become trapped. If the fallopian tube is completely blocked, it results in infertility. If it forms a semi-blocked state, where the fallopian tube is open but not fully, it increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy.