Patient's question:
Can I still have children after having one fallopian tube removed? Hello! I would like to ask if I can still have children after having one fallopian tube removed? I had the surgery in December 2014, but I haven't been pregnant yet! What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
After one fallopian tube is removed, the chances of conception decrease, and for those who have experienced ectopic pregnancy, the risk of ectopic pregnancy remains higher than in the general population when trying to conceive again. Currently, there is no accurate method to prevent ectopic pregnancy. It can only be said that to reduce the occurrence of ectopic pregnancy, it is important to avoid reproductive tract infections and to practice contraception before deciding to have children, preferably using emergency contraception. Of course, it is also essential not to have abortions arbitrarily.Many studies have been conducted, and it has been found that both the surgical removal of one fallopian tube and tubal incision surgery do not affect a patient's future fertility. The rates of normal intrauterine pregnancy after surgery are similar. However, retaining the affected fallopian tube in cases of ectopic pregnancy may increase the likelihood of it occurring again in the future.