Patient's question:
Patient Age: 19Patient Gender: Female
What is the cause of fallopian tube blockage? Why do people get fallopian tube blockage?
Doctor's answer:
Tubal blockage is one of the most common causes of female infertility, primarily classified into primary and secondary tubal blockage. Primary tubal blockage refers to congenital conditions, existing from birth. In contrast, secondary tubal blockage is caused by acquired factors, such as tubal inflammation and pelvic peritonitis. Chronic untreated conditions like vaginitis, cervicitis, endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and sexually transmitted infections can all lead to tubal inflammation. This inflammation can damage the tubal mucosa, resulting in scarring, adhesions, and subsequent narrowing or blockage of the tubal lumen.