The fallopian tubes (or simply tubes) are paired tubular structures, one on either side of the uterus (womb). They link the ovaries to the uterus. In women of reproductive age, the ovaries produce ...

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Damaged Fallopian tubes are responsible for a significant percentage of infertility cases. Sometimes, the tubes may be blocked or they may be scarred as a result of disease or infection.When an egg is ...

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg (ovum) implants outside the uterine cavity. In most cases of ectopic pregnancies, the implantation occurs in the fallopian tubes. Understanding the ...

Ectopic pregnancy is the major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the first trimester of pregnancy. Tubal ectopic pregnancy (TEP) accounts for nearly 98% of all ectopic pregnancies. TEP is ...