Patient's question:
Can I still have children after having one fallopian tube removed due to an ectopic pregnancy? Hello! I would like to ask if I can still have children after having one fallopian tube removed due to an ectopic pregnancy. I had an ectopic pregnancy surgery last year, and one of my fallopian tubes was removed. I am wondering if this will affect my future fertility and if I could still get another ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this situation can affect fertility. If one fallopian tube is removed, and the other fallopian tube is confirmed to be unobstructed and in a normal position and function, pregnancy is possible. The chances of pregnancy are lower than those of a normal woman, reduced by half, but it does not mean infertility. However, it is important to determine whether your other fallopian tube is unobstructed. If one fallopian tube is blocked, pregnancy is not possible. It is recommended that you seek timely treatment at a formal infertility and subfertility specialty hospital, actively cooperate with the treatment, and avoid missing the best opportunity for treatment.