1 in 3 of us have blocked fallopian tubes (and most get no symptoms) – what to know about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options

Blocked fallopian tubes are usually caused by scar tissue from past infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, or abdominal surgery, and most women have no symptoms until they try to conceive. Diagnosis has traditionally meant an X-ray procedure (HSG), but office-based ultrasound testing like FemVue offers a faster, radiation-free alternative. Treatment ranges from antibiotics to surgical removal of the blockage, depending on the underlying cause.

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