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Fallopian tube obstruction
Introduction
Fallopian tube obstruction is a cause of female tubal infertility. The fallopian tubes are unable to let the ovum and the sperm converge, thus making fertilization impossible.
Cause
Cause
Most commonly a tube may be obstructed due to infection (i.e. pelvic inflammatory disease). Other processes that may occlude or disable the tube include tubal ligation procedures, adhesions due to previous surgery, endometriosis, appendicitis, peritonitis, and more.
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