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What Causes Blocked Fallopian Tubes?

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Dr. Richika Sahay ShuklaIVF Specialist • 23 Years Exp.DNB (Obstetrics and Gynecology), MBBS
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The most common cause of blocked fallopian tubes is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID is the end result of a sexually transmitted disease, but now not all pelvic infections are associated with STDs. Also, even if PID is no longer present, a records of PID or pelvic infection increases the risk of blocked tubes.”

Other potential causes of blocked fallopian tubes include:

• Current or history of an STD infection, specifically chlamydia or gonorrhea.

• History of uterine infection because of an abortion or miscarriage.

• History of a ruptured appendix.

• History of abdominal surgery.

• Previous ectopic pregnancy

• Prior surgery involving the fallopian tubes

Endometriosis

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