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. 2023 May 11;15(5):e38881.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.38881. eCollection 2023 May.

Tubal Pathologies and Fertility Outcomes: A Review

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Tubal Pathologies and Fertility Outcomes: A Review

Amin-Florin El-Kharoubi. Cureus. .

Abstract

Anomalies of the fallopian tubes represent one of the most significant elements that might contribute to reproductive issues. They can be inherited or acquired; they are among the most important problems of the profession. Although there is much discussion regarding which therapies for each tubal disease are the most effective and result in the best long-term reproductive outcomes. During the evaluation of an infertile couple, certain anomalies of the fallopian tubes are frequently discovered. These abnormalities were thought, for a long time, to not have an influence on fertility; however, in recent years, researchers have discovered that they seem to play a crucial role in fertility problems. Couples in industrialized countries are postponing childbearing, which raises the risk of women developing tubal diseases before they are ready to become pregnant. These disorders may have a negative impact on a woman's ability to get pregnant. The goals of this study are to conduct research to gain a deeper understanding of the recent advancements that have been made in the field of tubal diseases and to carry out an evaluation of the medical conducts that have the best fertility outcomes. We searched both Medline and PubMed, paying special attention to the most relevant articles that have been added to either database over the course of the last six years.

Keywords: female fertility; fertility sparing treatment; pid; tubal infertility; tubal patency.

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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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