Does tubal thickening affect pregnancy?

Patient's question:

Hello. How should the treatment be effective for thickened fallopian tubes with inflammation? Will there be a blockage if one side is thickened? Does it affect pregnancy? Thank you

Doctor's answer:

Hello: Since the fallopian tubes are adjacent to the ovaries, when inflammation occurs in the fallopian tubes, the fallopian tubes and ovaries are generally referred to as adnexa. Therefore, tubo-ovarian inflammation is called adnexitis. Chronic adnexitis is very common and is often preceded by an acute inflammatory process that then becomes chronic. In some cases, the acute inflammatory process is not obvious, and by the time it is discovered, it has already become chronic.
Chronic adnexitis is usually treated with a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine methods, such as Chinese medicine (primarily focused on promoting blood circulation and resolving blood stasis) plus Western medicine (mainly antibiotics). Physical therapy methods, such as laser, microwave, or ion penetration, can also be considered for treatment. In daily life, it is important to maintain a balance between rest and activity, increase nutrition, and exercise regularly to enhance overall immunity. Simply using antibiotics alone is not effective; it should be combined with anti-inflammatory and anti-adhesion medications (such as intramuscular administration of trypsin or even the use of hormones).