women s health issues
Infertility Problems With the Fallopian Tubes and Abnormalities in the Pelvis
Causes
Fallopian tube problemsresult from conditions that block or damage the tube, including the following: Pelvic infections (such as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) ) A past pregnancy in the fallopian tubes ( Ectopic Pregnancy ) A Appendicitis None Surgery in the pelvis or lower abdomen Inflammation that damages the uterus and fallopian tubes (such as that caused by Extrapulmonary tuberculosis or Endometriosis None Bacteria, such as those that can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, can enter the vagina during sexual activity with a partner who has a Overview of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) , such as gonorrhea. The bacteria can spread from the vagina to infect the cervix. They may then spread upward, to the uterus and sometimes the fallopian tubes. Some bacteria such as Abnormalities in the pelviscan block the tubes or prevent the egg from implanting in the uterus. They include the following: Birth defects of the uterus and fallopian tubes Endometriosis None Uterine Fibroids or Bands of scar tissue (adhesions) that form between normally unconnected structures in the uterus or pelvis Adhesions in the uterus are usually caused by infections or an injury during surgery, usually Dilation and Curettage (D and C). This disorder is called Asherman syndrome. 