Patient's question:
Hello, doctor!After an ectopic pregnancy, one fallopian tube was removed, and the other was confirmed to be patent through imaging. Do I ovulate every month? The imaging was done three years ago. Now I want to have a baby, but I haven't been able to conceive for several months. My routine gynecological examination is normal. What could be the reason? What should I do?
Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
A single fallopian tube can still have the potential for pregnancy. We women have two ovaries, each connected to one of the fallopian tubes. After successfully releasing an egg, the fallopian tube picks up and transports the egg to the uterus, where pregnancy can ultimately occur. If one fallopian tube is removed, and the other remains open while the ovary on that side continues to function normally, pregnancy is still possible, though the chances are reduced. This situation still offers hope for natural conception, but since the health of the reproductive system is unknown, it is recommended to undergo testing before attempting pregnancy. It is advised to visit a hospital for pre-pregnancy testing, particularly to check the patency of the single fallopian tube, and to conduct an ovulation monitoring test to ensure the egg is normal. Then, pay attention to some details of pregnancy, and natural conception remains very hopeful.